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CHAPTER 52: WATER SYSTEM
Section
General Provisions
   52.001   Definitions
   52.002   Connection to city water service required
   52.003   Regular service
   52.004   Fire protection service
   52.005   Outside city service
   52.006   Temporary service
   52.007   Shut-off for repairs
   52.008   Application for service
   52.009   Meters; deposits; errors
   52.010   Main extensions or enlargements
   52.011   Payment records
   52.012   Turn-on fee
   52.013   Service connection permits
   52.014   Charges and billing; rate schedule; adjustment of accounts
   52.015   Termination of water service; process
   52.016   Emergency water turn-off
   52.017   Request for water turn-off
   52.018   Discontinuance of service
   52.019   Large withdrawal of water
   52.020   Fire hydrants; illegal use
   52.021   Damage to city property
   52.022   Control valves
   52.023   Cross-connections
   52.024   Resale of water
   52.025   Entry upon private property
   52.026   Administration
   52.027   Indemnification
Water Line Extensions
   52.040   Water main extension costs
   52.041   Reimbursement methods
Emergency Water Use
   52.055   Purpose
   52.056   Application
   52.057   Levels of concern in order of severity
Backflow and Cross-Connections
   52.070   Devices, detectors and assemblies
 
   52.999   Penalty
GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 52.001 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   CUSTOMER. Any natural person, firm, corporation or other entity which is served by the city water system.
   DISCONTINUANCE OF SERVICE. When a water service has not shown usage for at least 30 days, and the customer chooses not to pay the minimum monthly charge for zero consumption.
   DWELLING UNIT.
 
Type of Development
Unit Basis
Apartments
1 minimum per apartment
Manufactured home parks
1 minimum per lot or pad
Manufactured homes
1 minimum per pad
Multiple dwelling
1 minimum per dwelling
Single-family
1 minimum
 
   FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE. The provision of water to premises for automatic fire protection.
   MAIN. The distribution pipe lines that are part of the city water system.
   MASTER WATER PLAN. Any master plan adopted by the city providing for the development of the water supply and distribution system.
   OWNER. A person having any legal or equitable interest in the premises.
   PREMISES. The property or area, including improvements thereon, to which water service is or will be provided.
   SERVICE CONNECTION. The pipe, valves and other equipment used to provide water from the city to and through the meter, but not including private piping and other equipment between the meter and the premises served.
   SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT. Water system infrastructure development.
(Prior Code, § 3.05.010) (Ord. 260, passed 4-5-1999; Ord. 274, passed 6-26-2000; Ord. 275, passed 6-5-2000; Ord. 287, passed 4-16-2001; Ord. 294, passed 7-1-2002; Ord. 313, passed 4-5-2004; Ord. 318, passed 7-19-2004)
§ 52.002 CONNECTION TO CITY WATER SERVICE REQUIRED.
   All new residences, other new buildings or any other new use requiring domestic water must be connected to the city water service if the same is available at the time of construction.
(Prior Code, § 3.05.020) (Ord. 260, passed 4-5-1999; Ord. 274, passed 6-26-2000; Ord. 275, passed 6-5-2000; Ord. 287, passed 4-16-2001; Ord. 294, passed 7-1-2002; Ord. 313, passed 4-5-2004; Ord. 318, passed 7-19-2004)
§ 52.003 REGULAR SERVICE.
   (A)   The city shall furnish and install service connections of such size and locations as required by the city’s Master Water Plan, or upon recommendation of the Public Works Director or City Engineer. The service shall be installed from the main to a point at or near the property line.
   (B)   Any customer receiving water service, shall, at his or her own risk and expense, furnish and keep in good condition any equipment required for utilizing water.
   (C)   The city shall not be responsible for damage to property caused by a spigot, faucet, valve or other equipment that is open when the water is turned on at the meter.
   (D)   A customer making any material change in the size, character or extent of the equipment of operation utilizing water service, or whose change in operations may or do result in a large increase in the use of water, shall give the city written notice of the nature of the change and, if requested, amend the customer’s water service application.
   (E)   Service connections are the property of the city, whether located on public or private property. Any costs for the repair, maintenance or replacement of the service connection shall be borne by the customer.
   (F)   A customer receiving water service from the city agrees, as a condition of the receipt of water from the city, that city employees or their agents are authorized to enter the customer’s premises at reasonable times for any purpose reasonably related to the provision of water to the premises.
(Prior Code, § 3.05.030) (Ord. 260, passed 4-5-1999; Ord. 274, passed 6-26-2000; Ord. 275, passed 6-5-2000; Ord. 287, passed 4-16-2001; Ord. 294, passed 7-1-2002; Ord. 313, passed 4-5-2004; Ord. 318, passed 7-19-2004)
§ 52.004 FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE.
   Fire protection facilities shall be allowed inside and outside a building under the following conditions.
   (A)   The customer using a fire protection system shall furnish and maintain a service meter approved by the city. Service connection and meter installation shall be required by the city at the expense of the customer.
   (B)   (1)   When a building has a fire protection service, whether a wet or dry sprinkler system, separate from the regular water service to the building, an approved proportional meter or detector check may be used in place of a service meter.
      (2)   The customer shall agree in writing that water supplied through this service will not be used for any purpose, except for extinguishing a fire.
      (3)   If an approved proportional meter or detector check registers water use other than to extinguish a fire, the city may install a service meter.
   (C)   No charge shall be made for water used to extinguish a fire if the customer reports to the city in writing within ten days of the fire.
   (D)   Water may be obtained from fire protection facilities for filling a tank connected with fire service only if the city grants permission in writing and approves the means of measurement for filling the tank prior to obtaining water. The rates for general use of water will apply.
   (E)   The city may terminate water service to an approved fire protection system if water is used for purposes not related to extinguishing a fire.
(Prior Code, § 3.05.040) (Ord. 260, passed 4-5-1999; Ord. 274, passed 6-26-2000; Ord. 275, passed 6-5-2000; Ord. 287, passed 4-16-2001; Ord. 294, passed 7-1-2002; Ord. 313, passed 4-5-2004; Ord. 318, passed 7-19-2004)
§ 52.005 OUTSIDE CITY SERVICE.
   The following conditions shall be applicable to every customer for water service outside of the city limits and for hydrant use, unless expressly provided by agreement with the city.
   (A)   Service will be provided subject to the capacity of the existing water system and the availability of surplus water to be determined by the Public Works Director or City Engineer.
   (B)   Water services will be provided at rates established by the city for water, meter installation and deposits.
   (C)   (1)   A non-resident water service agreement or hydrant permit must be entered into between the city and the customer.
      (2)   Water service may be terminated upon violation of the non-resident water service agreement or hydrant permit by determination of the Public Works Director or City Engineer that surplus water is no longer available.
(Prior Code, § 3.05.050) (Ord. 260, passed 4-5-1999; Ord. 274, passed 6-26-2000; Ord. 275, passed 6-5-2000; Ord. 287, passed 4-16-2001; Ord. 294, passed 7-1-2002; Ord. 313, passed 4-5-2004; Ord. 318, passed 7-19-2004)
§ 52.006 TEMPORARY SERVICE.
   (A)   An applicant for temporary service will be required to:
      (1)   Pay in advance, the cost of installing and removing the facilities required to provide water service;
      (2)   Deposit an amount pursuant to § 52.014(B) of this chapter;
      (3)   Separate from the amount in division (A)(2) above, deposit an amount equal to the value of equipment to be used by the customer; and
      (4)   Pay for the cost of making repairs to the meter or other equipment if there is any damage.
   (B)   Temporary service connections shall be terminated within 30 days after installation unless an extension is granted in writing by the city.
(Prior Code, § 3.05.060) (Ord. 260, passed 4-5-1999; Ord. 274, passed 6-26-2000; Ord. 275, passed 6-5-2000; Ord. 287, passed 4-16-2001; Ord. 294, passed 7-1-2002; Ord. 313, passed 4-5-2004; Ord. 318, passed 7-19-2004)
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