TITLE 8
UTILITIES
CHAPTER 1
WATER USE AND SERVICE
SECTION:
8-1-1: Application For Connection And Service
8-1-2: Fees, Rates And Charges
8-1-3: Use Without Payment Prohibited
8-1-4: Injuring Or Impairing Water System Prohibited
8-1-5: Billing And Delinquency
8-1-6: Separate Connections Required For Each User
8-1-7: Unauthorized Users
8-1-8: Use By Visitors In Recreational Vehicles
8-1-9: Maintenance And Protection Of Apparatus
8-1-10: Water Pipes; Specifications, Installation
8-1-11: Water Use Prohibitions
8-1-12: Vehicles For Sprinkling Regulation
8-1-13: Inspection; Access Authority
8-1-14: Liability For Damages; Disclaimer
8-1-15: Use Of Water For Driving Machinery
8-1-16: Multiple Outlets And Sprinklers
8-1-17: Scarcity Of Water; Authority To Limit Use
8-1-18: Wasting Water
8-1-19: Water Meters
8-1-20: Water Lines
8-1-21: Compliance With Building And Plumbing Codes
8-1-22: Discontinuance Of Service
8-1-23: Fire Hydrants
8-1-24: Extension Of Water Mains
8-1-25: Connections Outside Town Limits
8-1-26: Penalty
8-1-27: Winter Water Running
8-1-1: APPLICATION FOR CONNECTION AND SERVICE:
   A.   Application For Connection By Individuals: Any person, other than a subdivider or developer seeking multiple connections, who desires or is required to secure a new connection to the municipal water system, shall file with the water department for each such connection a written and signed connection application in substantially the form set out in exhibit 1-010, which is attached to the ordinance codified herein and on file in the town office. (Ord. 02-01, 10-10-2002; amd. 2003 Code)
   B.   Application For Connection By Developers: Whenever a subdivider or developer desires or is required to install water connections and extensions for a subdivision or development, the subdivider or developer shall enter into a written extension agreement with the town after review from the planning commission, and recommendations are received from the commission, which agreement shall constitute an application for permission to make the extensions and connections and an agreement specifying the terms and conditions under which the water extensions and connections shall be made, and the payments that shall be required. (Ord. 02-01, 10-10-2002)
   C.   Application For Service By Owners: Any person who desires or is required to secure water service when such service is available from the municipal water system, shall file with the water department a written application and agreement for the service which shall be in substantially the forms set out in exhibits 1-030a and 1-030b, which are attached to the ordinance codified herein and on file in the town office. A new service application fee in such amount as established by resolution of the town council must be paid at the time of application. The fee for new service application may be changed or fixed from time to time by resolution enacted by the governing body.
   D.   Application For Service By Tenants: Applications for water service made by the tenant of an owner must, in addition to the requirements set out in subsection C of this section, be guaranteed by an agreement signed by the owner of the premises or his duly authorized agent in substantially the form set out in exhibit 1-040, which is attached to the ordinance codified herein and on file in the town office. A new service application fee in such amount as established by resolution of the town council must be paid at the time of application. The fee for new service application may be changed or fixed from time to time by resolution enacted by the governing body. (Ord. 02-01, 10-10-2002; amd. 2003 Code)
8-1-2: FEES, RATES AND CHARGES:
   A.   Method Of Fixing; Uniformity Required: The rates, penalty fee for delinquency in payment, collection fee, reservoir fee, inspection fee, application fee and other charges incidental to connection and services from the municipal water system shall be fixed from time to time by resolution enacted by the governing body. The governing body may from time to time promulgate rules for levying, billing, guaranteeing and collecting charges for water services and all other rules necessary for the management and control of the water system. Rates for services furnished shall be uniform with respect to each class or classes of service established or that may hereafter be established.
   B.   Special Rates And Conditions; Filing; Purpose: The governing body may from time to time fix by agreement or resolution special rates and conditions for users using exceptionally large amounts of water service or making use of the water system under exceptional circumstances, upon such terms and conditions, as they may deem proper.
   C.   Assessments; Complaints: The governing body constitutes a board of equalization of water rates to hear complaints and make corrections of any assessments deemed to be illegal, unequal or unjust. They may, if they see fit, rebate all or any part of the water bill of any indigent person. (Ord. 02-01, 10-10-2002)
8-1-3: USE WITHOUT PAYMENT PROHIBITED:
It is unlawful for any person by himself, family, servants or agents to utilize the municipal water system without paying therefor, as herein provided or, without authority, to open any fire hydrant, stopcock, valve or other fixtures attached to the system of water supply unless it is done pursuant to proper application, agreement or resolution. (Ord. 02-01, 10-10-2002)
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