A. A suitable place for meters, safe from frost or other damage and accessible for examination must be provided by and at the expense of the property owner. In any case where the meter and/or remote box and wire is injured by freezing or otherwise damaged by act or neglect of the property owner, it shall be repaired and the expense thereof shall be paid by the owner of the premises. In case of neglect, tampering, removal of meter, refusal to repair, or refusal to pay expenses thereof, the water supply will be turned off and not turned on until such costs and a fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00) are paid.
B. For meters that are one and one-fourth inches or larger, the maintenance of the meters shall be the responsibility of the property owner as directed by the public works director.
C. Anti-backflow devices (check valves) will be installed at the property owner’s expense by the property owner, as determined by the city council.
D. Property owners shall not prohibit or hinder access to the properties curb stop. Any obstruction to such curb stop shall be subject to removal by the city following one written notification. In an emergency situation such written notification shall not be issued. (Ord. 867, 2022: Ord. 620 (part), 2005: Ord. 603 (part), 2004)