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CORONA, CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL CODE
TITLE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
TITLE 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
TITLE 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
TITLE 4 MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
TITLE 5 BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
TITLE 6 ANIMALS
TITLE 7 RESERVED
TITLE 8 HEALTH AND SAFETY
TITLE 9 PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
TITLE 10 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
TITLE 11 TRANSPORTATION
TITLE 12 STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
TITLE 13 PUBLIC SERVICES
TITLE 14 OIL AND GAS WELLS
TITLE 15 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
TITLE 16 SUBDIVISIONS
TITLE 17 ZONING
TITLE 18 FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
TITLE 19 SURFACE MINING AND REGULATIONS
TABLE OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES
PARALLEL REFERENCES
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13.14.120 Use of water prior to application for service.
   Any person, firm, corporation, or public agency taking possession of premises and using water from an active service connection without first having made application to the city for water service shall be liable for the water delivered from the date of the last recorded meter reading. If the meter is found inoperative, the quantity consumed will be estimated. If proper application for water service is not made upon notification to do so by the city and if accumulated bills for service are not paid immediately, the service shall be discontinued by the department without further notice.
(Ord. 3346 § 5, 2022; Ord. 2918 § 1 (part), 2007.)
13.14.130 Voluntary shutoffs and restoration of service.
   No charge shall be made for shutting off the water supply when requested by the customer for the closing of an old account; no charge shall be made for turning on or shutting off the water supply when requested by the customer in the event of an emergency. When turning on the water supply, the customer shall be present to ascertain that there are no breaks or leaks on the customer's side of the meter. The jurisdiction and responsibility of the department shall end at the meter and the Department shall in no case be liable for damage beyond the meter.
(Ord. 3346 § 5, 2022; Ord. 2918 § 1 (part), 2007.)
13.14.140 Use of fire hydrants.
   (A)   No person, firm, corporation or public agency shall take, withdraw or cause to be taken or withdrawn water from or through any fire hydrant within the service area of the department to combat a fire, without first obtaining written permission from the Director.
   (B)   Permits will be issued for temporary water use only for a period not to exceed 30 days, and may be revoked without advance notice at any time when, in the Director’s sole opinion, use of such water is detrimental to any part of the water system or fire protection system of the city.
   (C)   Water used pursuant to this section shall be sold by the city in accordance with department hydrant meter readings.
   (D)   The Department may issue a hydrant (construction) meter upon payment of a construction meter deposit equal to the actual replacement cost of the meter based upon the size of the meter requested, a construction water deposit for estimated water usage, a backflow device deposit (potable only) plus a non-refundable construction meter installation and removal fee. In the event the hydrant (construction) meter is relocated, a hydrant meter relocation fee will be assessed. The deposits shall be applied to the closing bill upon return of the meter and backflow device in a condition satisfactory to the Department. The fees authorized by this subsection shall be established by resolution of the City Council.
   (E)   Charges for water service provided through a fire hydrant meter shall be the monthly ready to serve charge, a backflow charge for potable hydrants, plus the commodity rates as metered for any water used. Meters issued for over 30 days shall be read and billed each 30 days and upon discontinuation of service. Meters issued for 30 days or less shall be billed upon discontinuance of service. Ready to serve charges and backflow (potable only) will be pro-rated for the number of days that the fire hydrant meter is issued whether or not any water is used. These charges shall be established by resolution or ordinance of the City Council.
   (F)   Fire hydrant use in the Green River service area for construction or other purposes shall be charged at the same rate as the existing unincorporated area rates.
(Ord. 3346 § 5, 2022; Ord. 2918 § 1 (part), 2007.)
13.14.150 Water jumper service.
   Water used for construction purposes with tracts of five or more lots shall be paid for in advance, at the rate of four times the monthly ready-to-serve charge for the size of the meter to be installed, plus commodity charges equal to four months of estimated water usage at tier 1 rates, plus staff costs. These charges shall be imposed every four months as needed for each lot.
   Formula Based Fee per lot    = (4 x Ready to Serve Charge)+ (4 x average water usage by meter x current tier 1 domestic residential usage rate) + Staff Costs as established by resolution of the City Council.
   This payment shall cover all water used for plastering, masonry, testing of plumbing, concrete work and landscape piping for a period of four months at each lot, or until the issuance of a certificate of occupancy and prepayment is issued on the building, or a request for water service is received, whichever comes first. Water used in street construction (except sidewalks), tract grading, or for any other purposes, shall be obtained from fire hydrants pursuant to § 13.14.140 or other sources, and is not a permitted use under this section.
   A jumper service deposit will be collected to cover the actual cost of the jumper in the event that it is lost or damaged.
(Ord. 3346 § 5, 2022; Ord. 3108 § 3, 2012; Ord. 2918 § 1 (part), 2007.)
13.14.160 Water conservation.
   The city's water conservation program shall be as set forth in Chapter 13.26 of this code, and any related resolutions adopted by the City Council, including but not limited to Resolution 91-46. If the city is subject to any conservation water rules under state or federal rules or by any condition of receiving water by purchase from any other public agency, the city shall comply with the conservation rules, except where such rules are expressly suspended or are not being enforced by the enforcing agency.
(Ord. 3346 § 5, 2022; Ord. 2918 § 1 (part), 2007.)
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