A. Filing; Acceptances; Contract: Applications for water service shall be made at the city utility billing office. Acceptance of an application shall be evidenced by the city provision of service. A written contract for service is not required except for extensions of facilities other than service lines made in accordance with section 8-1-16 of this chapter. In those cases a written contract prior to providing service is required. (Ord. 1985-01, 3-5-1985; amd. 2000 Code)
B. Load Information: The customer shall be required to provide load information on new construction or alteration sufficiently in advance of the actual service requirement date to enable the city to provide adequate service facilities.
C. Time Limit For Providing Service; Customer Requirements: The city will make all reasonable efforts to supply service within sixty (60) days, weather permitting, after the application or agreement is approved, and after any necessary permits shall have been obtained. It is the responsibility of the customer to comply with all applicable codes and to obtain the necessary permits from governmental authorities. If, due to circumstances beyond the control of the city, service cannot be furnished within sixty (60) days, the customer shall be advised promptly regarding the delay.
D. New Or Additional Service Limited: New or additional service will be limited to available unreserved capacity in production, transmission and distribution facilities, and commensurate with the city's available water rights. In all cases where such existing facilities are limited, the city may require a written contract for payment of sums sufficient over the contract period, adequate to warrant the investment and reservation of necessary equipment and water rights required to render such service.
E. Customers Bound By City Regulations: All provisions of this chapter and any rules and regulations of the council shall be considered a part of the contract of every person taking water from the water system of the city and every person taking water shall be considered as having expressly consented to be bound thereby. (Ord. 1985-01,
3-5-1985)
F. Plans And Specifications: Applications shall include plans and specifications that show all mains, service lines, fire plugs, and construction details. The installation shall equal or exceed standards set forth in all applicable rules, regulations, codes and law and all requirements of the water and wastewater department. No tap for water shall be allowed on the main supply line from Santa Teresa. (Ord. 1985-01, 3-5-1985; amd. 2000 Code)