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Walnut Creek, NC Code of Ordinances
VILLAGE OF WALNUT CREEK, NORTH CAROLINA CODE OF ORDINANCES
ADOPTING ORDINANCES
CHARTER
TITLE I: USE OF THE CODE AND PENALTIES
TITLE II: GOVERNMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
TITLE III: PUBLIC SAFETY
TITLE IV: PUBLIC WORKS
TITLE V: VILLAGE UTILITIES
TITLE VI: LICENSING AND REGULATION
TITLE VII: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
TITLE VIII: OFFENSES
TITLE IX: PLANNING AND REGULATION OF DEVELOPMENT
TABLE OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES
PARALLEL REFERENCES
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 50.01 SERVICE CONTRACTS.
   All pertinent provisions of this chapter shall govern the terms and conditions of the contracts under which the village furnishes water service to any person or business, or whereby the village makes any water connection or performs any work in connection with the furnishing of water service. The village purchases water in bulk from Wayne Water District (WWD), but retains control of the distribution system, billing, rates, tap fees, and reconnect fees.
(Ord., passed 1-27-21)
§ 50.02 SUPERVISION BY VILLAGE COUNCIL.
   The water system shall be under the supervision of the Village Council as executed by the Water and Sewer Commissioner. The Commissioner will be appointed annually by the Mayor and will have overall responsibility for utility planning, project funding, fee recommendations, and execution of Council directives. The duty of enforcing compliance with rules and regulations governing connections with the main lines shall be vested in the Director of Public Utilities. The Village Administrator shall serve as the Director of Public Utilities. The Director of Public Utilities will ensure that water provided by WWD is in compliance with state mandated safety standards. He or she will present the results of WWD testing to the Council along with any adverse test results from periodic testing by the village staff.
(Ord., passed 1-27-21)
§ 50.03 DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC UTILITIES; DUTIES.
   The Director of Public Utilities shall perform the following duties:
   (A)   Have general supervision over operation of the water system.
   (B)   Ensure that rules and regulations of the village are enforced.
   (C)   Ensure that water rates and assessments are correctly made.
(Ord., passed 1-27-21)
§ 50.04 WATER CONNECTIONS; SEPARATE CONNECTIONS; PRIVATE WELLS.
   (A)   Connections. All owners of improved property located within the corporate limits and on or within a distance of 200 feet of any village water line shall connect their premises with the village water system. Except as otherwise provided in divisions (B) and (C) of this section, nothing shall prohibit the continued use of water from private wells for any purpose other than domestic use. There shall be no cross-connection of the village water system with any private well or any other source of water supply.
   (B)   Private wells. No water well may be constructed within the village unless such well is constructed and operated in accordance with the following standards and specifications:
      (1)   Water drawn from wells may not be used for drinking, but may be used for non-potable purposes such as irrigation and washing of automobiles.
      (2)   No well shall be constructed to a depth of more than 80 feet from the surface.
      (3)   No well shall have a casing diameter greater than four inches.
   (C)   Permit required. Water wells are considered a structure and shall require a permit issued by the Zoning Enforcement Officer prior to beginning construction.
(Ord., passed 1-27-21)
§ 50.05 CONNECTIONS MADE UNDER SUPERVISION.
   The construction of laterals for water connections, and the necessary excavation thereto, shall be done by the village, or, if done by a licensed plumber, it shall be done under the supervision of the village staff.
(Ord., passed 1-27-21)
§ 50.06 APPLICATION FOR WATER CONNECTION PERMIT.
   (A)   Utility service can be established by completing an application and delivering it to the Clerk of the village. The assigned meter will be read and a billing cycle established. No person shall make connection with the water system of the village until that person has made application for and received permission to connect as provided herein.
   (B)   Such application shall describe the locality of the connection. At the time the application is made, tap fees as established by the Village Council shall be paid. In addition to tap fees, the applicant shall also pay in advance for repair of any pavement that must be disturbed.
   (C)   In the event a home is not occupied after initiation of utility service, normal billing continues just as if the home was occupied. A request for suspension of utility service may be made at any time and the village staff will read the meter, turn off service, and provide an invoice for services.
(Ord., passed 1-27-21)
§ 50.07 WATER TAP RATE.
   Charges for connection to the village water system shall be established by resolution of the Village Council.
(Ord., passed 1-27-21)
§ 50.08 RIGHT OF ENTRY.
   Whenever it becomes necessary to enter a building for the purpose of inspecting water pipes, fixtures, or meters, village employees may do so during reasonable hours after coordinating with the consumer. Should the employee be refused admittance, the supply of water shall be cut off until the examination is made and the required information is obtained, or until repairs and alterations are made.
(Ord., passed 1-27-21)
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