Whosoever shall, without consent of the city, operate the valves or controls of, deface, injure, destroy, remove, or otherwise tamper with or tap any pipe, for any use including the use of potable water for irrigation, main meter, meter box, valve or other facility of the utility systems of the city shall make restitution to the city for any costs incurred by the city resulting from the tampering. In addition, the tampering shall be punishable by a fine in accordance with § 50.08(B) and/or as provided by § 10.99 of the City Code or by other lawful method provided in the City Code, including but not limited to Code Enforcement penalties authorized by law.
(Ord. 641, passed 12-15-82; Am. Ord. 1978, passed 11-17-21)