A. Violations; Tampering With System: It shall be unlawful for any person to:
1. Violate any provision of this chapter;
2. Tamper with, alter or injure any part of the city waterworks or city public water system, any water meter, or any shutoff box;
3. Turn the water supply to an individual property off or on at the water meter vault;
4. Install, remove or disconnect a water meter, service line, or water main tap without city approval.
B. Penalty: Any violation of this chapter shall be punishable as a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, any such person shall be subject to penalty as provided in section 1-4-1 of this code. In addition to the foregoing, the city, any property owner or any resident citizen aggrieved may proceed, by way of injunction, to enforce the discontinuance of such violation or any situation or condition which may have been brought about or exist by reason of such violation of this chapter and may, in addition to such injunctive relief, be awarded both compensatory and punitive damages for such violation. (Ord. 2-2014, 5-12-2014)