(A) All properties required to obtain a residential rental license must obtain and install automatic read meters. If the property does not comply with these provisions, the rental license shall not be issued, and if a rental license has been issued, it shall not be renewed. The property shall not qualify for a new or renewed rental license until it complies with the provisions of this section. Should the rental license lapse and not be renewed due to non-compliance with this section, a new rental license application will be considered an initial application for the property.
(B) City staff may install automatic read meters if under one and one-half inches in size and all plumbing is in good working condition. The consumer is responsible for paying for the meter, permit, and time of the city staff. An authorized contractor must install all other automatic read meters, and the consumer shall pay for such permit and the cost of a new meter. The city does not guarantee that city staff can install a meter, and requests may be denied due to plumbing conditions, staff availability, and other circumstances per the authorization of the Water Superintendent.
(C) After the purchase of an automatic read meter, the property owner becomes the meter owner and shall be held responsible for the care and maintenance of that meter.
(Ord. 154, passed --)
Cross-reference:
Water meters, see § 52.07