Sections:
13.04.010 Definitions.
13.04.020 Connection--Permit required.
13.04.030 Connection--Application.
13.04.040 Deposit or credit required for service.
13.04.050 Delinquent applicants.
13.04.060 Fees establishment.
13.04.070 Meter--City property.
13.04.080 Meter--Tampering without permit prohibited.
13.04.090 Meter--Failure.
13.04.100 Meter--Testing and fee.
13.04.110 Meter--Reinstallation fee.
13.04.120 Meter--Multiple services prohibited--Exceptions.
13.04.130 Rates establishment.
13.04.131 Low income water discount.
13.04.135 Exemptions.
13.04.140 Vacant property rate.
13.04.150 Bills--Payment--Delinquencies.
13.04.160 Bills--Adjustments by superintendent.
13.04.170 Turning water on after shutoff.
13.04.200 Bypass connections prohibited.
13.04.210 Connections to private sources prohibited--Exception.
13.04.220 Shutoff valves.
13.04.230 Temporary contractor service.
13.04.240 Connections to power devices--Permit required.
13.04.250 Supplying others with water prohibited.
13.04.260 Plumbing in disrepair prohibited.
13.04.270 Water waste prohibited.
13.04.280 Water conservation devices.
13.04.290 Removal or relocation of mains or fittings.
13.04.300 Permit required for water stand use.
13.04.310 Permit required for fire hydrant use.
13.04.320 Authority to restrict certain uses.
13.04.330 Right of entry for inspections.
13.04.340 Compliance with chapter required.
* For provisions regarding the water department, see Ch. 2.48 of this code.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
A. "Consumer" means any person who is a subscriber for water service from the department.
B. "Department" means the water department of the city.
C. "Front footage" means that footage measured along the side of a lot abutting a public street or easement wherein a water main is or may be installed from which service may be taken.
D. "Public service director" means the superintendent of the department.
(Ord. 596 § 2 (part), 1966: prior code § 21.04.010)
It is unlawful for any person to tap, open, or connect to, or cause, permit, or allow to be tapped, opened, or connected to any water main or pipe without first having made application to the department and received a permit therefor.
(Ord. 596 § 2 (part), 1966: prior code § 21.04.180)
Before water is supplied to any consumer he must make written application to the department for the proper service in which he shall designate the premises to be served by the official building number. The service connection shall be made by the department at the nearest distribution main but only after all charges payable to the city therefor have been paid. The building inspector shall approve the size of all new services before installing any such services.
(Ord. 596 § 2 (part), 1966: prior code § 21.04.050)
A. Every applicant for water service must satisfactorily establish his credit with the department or deposit with the department an amount deemed sufficient to guarantee payment of all moneys that it is estimated will become due and payable to it from the applicant during two average billing periods.
B. A cash deposit will normally be required as follows:
1. If the applicant is not the owner of the property to be served and the owner does not guarantee payment of all charges and fees of the department; and
2. If the application is for temporary service; and
3. If the applicant is indebted to the city for water department fees or charges or otherwise, which indebtedness has been allowed to become delinquent under circumstances which indicate a lack of financial responsibility.
C. Deposits made with the department as provided in this section shall be refunded upon the termination of service, but only to the extent of the excess remaining after satisfying all amounts owing to the city by the depositor.
(Ord. 596 § 2 (part), 1966: prior code § 21.04.055)
No application for water service shall be approved by the department if, and so long as, the applicant is delinquent in the payment of charges due the department with respect to water service at some other address. Water shall not be turned on at a new location and, if done, will be turned off until full settlement of past charges at the former location is made.
(Ord. 596 § 2 (part), 1966: prior code § 21.04.065)
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the rates the department shall charge for opening and closing a service connection, and for any labor, materials, or service furnished by it, shall be fixed by the council by resolution.
(Ord. 596 § 2 (part), 1966: prior code § 21.04.060)
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