A. A property owner desiring to discontinue the use of City water shall notify the City to that effect in writing. Discontinuation of City water services shall require:
1. A fee for disconnection of water service as set forth by section 3-1-2 of this Code shall be paid.
2. All unpaid fees, usage charges and late payment penalties are paid.
3. Service shall be maintained to a residential property occupied as a rental dwelling unit in accordance with section 4-6-8 of this Code.
4. Subject to the provisions of this chapter, service shall be shut off at the curb stop box by City authorized personnel, and no unauthorized person shall otherwise shut off water service.
B. Where City water has been turned off, it will be turned on only when:
1. A fee is paid; and
2. All unpaid fees, usage charges and late payment penalties are paid.
C. In addition, water service may be shut off at any stop box connection whenever:
1. The owner or occupant of the premises served or any person working on any pipes or equipment thereon which are connected with the water system has violated or threatens to violate any of the provisions of this chapter;
2. Any charge for water, service, meter or any other financial obligation imposed on the present or former owner or occupant of the premises served is unpaid and in default; and
3. Fraud or misrepresentation by the owner or occupant of the premises served in connection with any application for service. (Prior Code § 6-2-11)