(A) Whenever any connection to the combined water works and sewer system is abandoned because the building to which the water and sewer connections are made has been abandoned, destroyed or removed, the Commissioner of Public Property or his or her designated employee may remove the meter and any pipe or connections to the public right-of-way or easement and cap, plug or otherwise seal the water pipe and sewer main.
(B) Before taking any such steps, the Commissioner shall notify or cause to be notified the owner of the real estate if the owner’s name and address is known, and shall notify or cause to be notified the person shown on the real estate tax records as having paid taxes on the property the last time taxes were paid. The notice shall be made by mail at least 30 days before any action is taken under this section. If water is leaking, the Commissioner shall take or cause to be taken immediate action and send the notices within three working days of the time the action was taken.
(1994 Code, § 51.34) (Ord. 360, passed 8-28-1986)