(A) Water meter pits must be in a location that will permit accessibility for reading of the water meter as well as replacement/repair/maintenance/inspection of the water meter and pits.
(B) Water meter pits must remain free of obstruction so as to enable such accessibility.
(C) Property owners shall be responsible for ensuring that the water meter pit(s) remains free of obstruction so as to enable such accessibility.
(D) Prohibited obstructions shall include, but not be limited to dogs, kennels, shrubbery, flower beds, vehicles, or other objects placed over, near or on the pit such that accessibility is obstructed, limited or otherwise requires the removal of such objects.
(E) If an obstruction exists which limits the accessibility as described herein, the property owner shall be notified in writing of the obstruction and shall have 24 hours after the issuance of the written notice to remove the obstruction so as to provide the necessary accessibility required by the town. If the obstruction is not removed within 24 hours, the town may remove the obstruction and the property owner may be fined an "obstruction fee" as set out in the town's Ordinance Violations Bureau Schedule of Fees.
(F) The water meter pit, piping and lid are owned by the property owner; however, the property owner is responsible for ensuring that meter pit, piping and lid are maintained in a safe and proper condition according to the town's specifications.
(G) All meters, meter valves and/or remotes damaged by a customer which require replacement shall be assessed the cost of labor and material and charged to the customer.
(H) Any damage to these items should be immediately reported to the town for proper inspection and repair.
(I) A violation of this section is subject to a fine of $250 and/or service may be discontinued to the customer who fails to maintain the meter pit according to current town specifications.
(J) If a customer request to have a meter pit relocated, all costs associated with the relocation of a meter pit shall be the sole responsibility of the property owner.
(K) The meter, meter valves and/or remote located inside the pit are owned by the town. The meter, meter valves and/or remote may not be relocated without the written authorization of the town.
(L) In addition to the fines set forth under this section, the town may discontinue service for failure to comply with the terms of this section, until such time as there is compliance with this section.
(M) Reconnection of service shall be subject to a reconnection fee at the same rate, and in the same manner as reconnection following a discontinuation of service for nonpayment.
(Res. 2013-2A, passed 2-19-13; Ord. 2014-4A, passed 4-21-14)