Chapter 14.35
STANDARD SERVICE CONNECTIONS
Sections:
14.35.010 Single-family dwellings.
14.35.020 Other than single-family dwellings.
14.35.030 Installation authority.
14.35.090 Refunds not allowed.
14.35.100 Installation--Location.
14.35.110 Obstructing access to meter.
14.35.120 Separate connection to each consumer--Exemption grounds.
14.35.130 Separate connection to each consumer--Required when.
14.35.010 Single-family dwellings.
The standard water service connection is a one-inch service pipe and a five-eighths-inch meter; however, adjacent residential properties may be served from a common one-inch service pipe extending from the street main at a point opposite the common property corner to that corner, if a separate three-fourths-inch branch pipe and a five-eighths-inch meter are installed to service each property. The standard water service connection is the minimum service for a single-family dwelling. If a person requests a larger connection, the city may install it if, in the city’s opinion, other customers are not deprived of adequate service because of it. (Ord. 273 (part), 1985)
14.35.020 Other than single-family dwellings.
When a person requests a water service connection or revision of one for other than a single-family dwelling, the manager shall determine the minimum size of the service pipe and meter to be installed. This determination shall be based on the applicable sections of the city’s plumbing and building codes, fire ordinances and requirements of the State Department of Public Health and other authority having jurisdiction. (Ord. 273 (part), 1985)
14.35.030 Installation authority.
A water service installation shall be made by the city or by a contractor acceptable to the city. The service will be installed at such location as the applicant requests; provided such requests are reasonable. The service will be installed from the city’s water distribution main to the curb line or property line of the premises, but within the right-of-way or easement of the city as provided in Section 14.35.100. (Ord. 273 (part), 1985)
14.35.040 Changes in size.
A change in the size of the meter, service pipe, or both, of an existing service connection is at the expense of the customer. The expense shall be computed in accordance with the provisions of Section 14.35.060. (Ord. 273 (part), 1985)
14.35.050 Relocation.
When a customer requests relocation of an existing meter or service connection for the customer’s convenience, the relocation is at the customer’s expense on the basis of the actual cost of relocation. When relocation of an existing meter or service connection is done to protect the property of the water system or the city’s interest, the city shall pay the cost of it. (Ord. 273 (part), 1985)
14.35.060 Charges.
A. The charge for a new service connection or for a change in size or location for customer’s benefit shall be paid before work is started in accordance with the following table:
|
Meter Size |
Service Line |
Fee |
|
(in inches) |
(in inches) |
|
|
5/8 x 3/4 |
1 |
Cost + 15% |
|
1 |
1 |
Cost + 15% |
|
1-1/2 |
1-1/2 |
Cost + 15% |
|
2 |
2 |
Cost + 15% |
|
Over 2 |
Over 2 |
Cost + 15% |
|
Meter Size |
Furnish and Install Meter and Box |
Furnish and Install Meter Only |
|
in inches |
Fee |
Fee |
|
5/8 x 3/4 |
Cost + 15% |
Cost + 15% |
|
1 |
Cost + 15% |
Cost + 15% |
|
Over 1 |
Cost + 15% |
Cost + 15% |
All meters shall be supplied and installed by the city at the rate set in this section.
B. A new customer connecting to a water main extension installed pursuant to Section 14.45.030 may be charged additional fees for reimbursement to the original installer in accordance with Section 14.45.040. (Ord. 273 (part), 1985)
14.35.070 Right of title.
Title to the meter, service pipes and appurtenances used in providing a water service connection is in the water system. The charges prescribed in this chapter are for connection and do not convey any right of title to the facilities. (Ord. 273 (part), 1985)
14.35.080 Nontransferable.
The water service connection is for a water supply to the premises designated on the application, and it is not transferable to another premises. (Ord. 273 (part), 1985)
14.35.090 Refunds not allowed.
If the water service is discontinued or abandoned, the customer does not have a right of refund of any connection charge. (Ord. 273 (part), 1985)
14.35.100 Installation--Location.
Each water service connection shall be installed in a public street or in an easement or right-of-way under the control of the water system.
A. Where the premises to be served fronts on more than one street, the manager may designate on which frontage the service connection shall be installed.
B. A meter shall be installed in the public sidewalk near street curb or behind and adjacent to the public sidewalk within the publicly owned and controlled right-of-way. (Ord. 273 (part), 1985)
14.35.110 Obstructing access to meter.
It is unlawful for a person to enclose a water meter with a fence, wall or hedge or to obstruct access to it in any manner. If the owner or customer fails or refuses to remove an unlawful obstruction within a reasonable time after written request to do so, the manager shall:
A. Order the discontinuance of water service to the premises until the obstruction is removed; or
B. Order the customer to pay an additional charge of two dollars as penalty for each meter reading taken until the obstruction is removed. (Ord. 273 (part), 1985)
14.35.120 Separate connection to each consumer--Exemption grounds.
A. A single service connection may not serve more than one premises except as provided in Section 14.35.010. Separate premises under a single ownership, control or management shall receive water through separate service connections unless the manager determines otherwise for good and sufficient reasons.
B. When the manager investigates a request for a single service connection to provide service to more than one premises, he shall be guided by but shall not be restricted to the following considerations:
1. That the service connection will not violate the regulations against reselling or redelivering to other consumers;
2. That the service connection will not avoid main extension requirements;
3. That the service connection will not be a means of avoiding meter service charges or obtaining an advantageous water price without an equivalent guaranteed minimum. (Ord. 273 (part), 1985)
14.35.130 Separate connection to each consumer--Required when.
Except as provided in Section 14.35.010, each separate consumer shall be supplied water through a separate service connection unless the manager determines otherwise.
A. Where more than one consumer is supplied through a single service connection, the owner of the property or other person agreed upon is liable for payment for all water furnished through the service connection.
B. Wherever it is practical to serve separate customers through separate service connections, the manager shall require separate service connections for each separate customer. (Ord. 273 (part), 1985)
14.35.140 Main extensions.
A water service connection shall not be installed unless a water main of adequate capacity and delivery pressure extends in a public street or right-of-way across the entire frontage of the property to be served water. Wherever, as a prerequisite to service, a water main is extended, it shall be installed in compliance with Chapter 14.45. (Ord. 273 (part), 1985)