A. Separate Connection Required For Each Premises: A separate and independent service lateral shall be provided for each premises, except that one meter may service multi-family dwellings, condominiums and trailer courts. However, in such event, the fees, monthly rates and all other assessments shall be treated as though each unit were a separate premises. (1995 Code § 91-7-1)
B. Installation Of Laterals: All water service laterals to the property line of premises, including water meter and meter setter, are to be installed by the city or under the direction thereof, and the cost of installation shall be borne by the applicant. Said cost shall be covered by the connection fee unless such fee is insufficient to fully reimburse the city for its expenses, in which event such installation shall be done on a cost basis. (1995 Code § 91-7-2)
C. Ownership Of Service Lateral; Maintenance Responsibility: All water service lines lying between the meter box and the connection with the main line, including the meter box and meter setter, shall be owned and maintained by the city. Maintenance of service laterals lying between the meter box and the owner's building or other tap shall be the responsibility of the property owner, and have a water user owned control valve to control flow for repairs. (1995 Code § 91-7-3)
D. New Subdivisions: Water service laterals shall be installed from the main line to the outer edge of the lot as part of the required improvements for a subdivision. Water service laterals shall include the installation of the meter box and meter setter. (1995 Code § 91-7-4)
E. Installations According To Standards: All materials and construction used in connection with the installation of water service laterals or the extension of the city water system shall be in accordance with city standards. Appropriate easements shall be executed in favor of the city. (1995 Code § 91-7-5; amd. Ord. 2019-01, 2-12-2019)