A. In accordance with the provisions of California Water Code Section 525, no new water service connections may be attached to the city water distribution system on or after January 1, 1992, unless such connection is equipped with a water meter. As used in this section, "new water service connection" includes any existing water service connection that is used to provide water to buildings or residential units constructed on or after January 1, 1992. Fire service connections are exempt from the provisions of this chapter. The director may adopt standards and requirements to implement the provisions of this section.
B. Prior to the installation of a water meter in accordance with the terms of this section, the customer shall pay any applicable fee established from time to time by resolution of the city council to recover costs incurred by the city to provide, install or supervise the installation of the water meter.
C. Water meters for water service connections made on or after January 1, 1992 shall be installed by the city or under the city's supervision in accordance with all applicable city water and building codes, regulations, and standards.
D. A water meter for a water service connection made on or after January 1, 1992 shall not be installed unless a plumbing permit has been issued.
E. Meters for water service connections made on or after January 1, 1992 shall be installed above ground on metered water services three inches and larger in diameter that require the installation of a backflow prevention assembly installation.
F. No occupancy permit for any structure served by a water service connection made on or after January 1, 1992 shall be issued until meter installation is complete. (Ord. 2005-090 § 4)