Chapter 14.10
APPLICATION FOR WATER SERVICE

Sections:

14.10.010  Generally.

14.10.020  Contents.

14.10.030  Use of water without application.

14.10.040  Former customer owing bills.

14.10.010 Generally.

A person desiring water service from the water system shall apply for it at the commercial office. The manager shall prescribe the form of the application. The applicant or his authorized agent shall sign the application. If a person or entity applying for service is a tenant, both the tenant and the owner or his authorized agent shall sign the application. The application form shall clearly indicate that it is the owner’s responsibility for the unpaid water bill of the tenant. The city is not obligated to provide water service until the application is approved by the manager. The applicant is not obligated to take service for any period of time in excess of that upon which the minimum charges for the account are based. (Ord. 273 (part), 1985)

14.10.020 Contents.

The application shall set forth: A. The address or assessor’s parcel number of the property to be served water;

B. The purpose and use of the water to be consumed;

C. An estimate of the maximum instantaneous water demand;

D. Such other information and details considered proper or necessary by the manager. (Ord. 273 (part), 1985)

14.10.030 Use of water without application.

Any person who takes possession of premises and uses water without applying for water service is liable for all the water delivered from the date of the last recorded meter reading. If proper application for service is not made within seven calendar days after notification to do so by the manager or if accumulated bills for water service are not paid upon presentation, the water service shall be discontinued with out further notice. (Ord. 273 (part), 1985)

14.10.040 Former customer owing bills.

When a former customer applies for service and still owes for service received from the water system, the manager shall refuse to furnish water service until the outstanding charge is paid.

The manager shall also require a cash deposit of at least twenty dollars as a guarantee against future bills. (Ord. 273 (part), 1985)