It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to deface, damage, cover up or, in any way, obstruct free access to any hydrant, corporation stop, street valve, water meter, building, machinery, equipment, apparatus or other fixture related to the providing of water service owned or operated by the city. In case of violation of this provision, the cost of removing the obstruction, together with the cost of restoring or repairing the hydrant, curb box, street valve, water meter, building, machinery, equipment, apparatus or other fixture to its previous condition shall be charged to and/or the responsibility of the person, firm or corporation causing the defacing, damage or obstruction. The costs referred to herein shall be in addition to any penalties provided for in § 52.99.
(Ord. 192, passed 2-15-93; Am. Ord. 312, passed 5-17-10) Penalty, see § 52.99