Chapter 15.32
ADMINISTRATION—ENFORCEMENT—VIOLATIONS—REMEDIES/PENALTIES
Sections:
15.32.020 Administrative procedures.
15.32.040 Discontinuance of water service.
15.32.010 Administration.
Regulation of this title shall be under the supervision of the city manager; provided, however, that the city manager may delegate the duty of enforcing the provisions of this title to the director of public works or other designee. The city manager or designee may make any administrative determinations as are necessary for the proper operation of this title, provided such determinations are not in conflict with the provisions of this title. (Ord. 1921-0518 (part), 2018; Ord. 1611-0104 § 8 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 8 (part), 2003)
15.32.020 Administrative procedures.
The city may give notice to any person violating any provision of this title, stating the nature of the violation and giving a reasonable time for satisfactory correction. The offender shall permanently cease all violation and must correct the violation within the time allowed by the city. The administrative procedure for requiring correction shall be at the sole discretion of the city. (Ord. 1611-0104 § 8 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 8 (part), 2003)
15.32.030 Unlawful acts.
A. Any person causing damage to any property belonging to the city shall be liable to the city for any and all damage resulting both directly or indirectly therefrom.
B. It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully disturb, break, deface, damage, or trespass upon any property belonging to or connected with the water system of the city, in any manner whatsoever.
C. It shall be unlawful for any person to store, maintain goods, merchandise, materials or rubbish within a distance of five feet of any part of the city’s water system, including a water meter, gate, valve, fire hydrant, or other appurtenance of water service, connection, water main, or fire protection service.
D. It shall be unlawful for any person to interfere with the access or operation of the city’s water system, or to discharge any matter into the city’s water system except that which is normally discharged in the course of regular water service use. (Ord. 1611-0104 § 8 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 8 (part), 2003)
15.32.040 Discontinuance of water service.
A. The city may discontinue or refuse water service because of failure to pay for service or failure to comply with state or local law.
B. Service to any premises upon which a private water supply system is used or operated contrary to the provisions of this title may be discontinued or refused. (Ord. 1611-0104 § 8 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 8 (part), 2003)
15.32.050 Criminal penalty.
Any person who violates any provision of this title shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. A conviction of a misdemeanor under this title shall be punishable by a fine of no more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment in jail for no more than ninety days or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation exists shall constitute a separate offense. (Ord. 1611-0104 § 8 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 8 (part), 2003)
15.32.060 Civil remedy.
In addition to the foregoing criminal penalty, any violation of this title, if deemed a threat to the health and safety of the citizens of Shelton, constitutes a separate civil offense and shall be deemed a nuisance. The city may utilize any civil remedy available under state or local law, including injunctive relief. (Ord. 1611-0104 § 8 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 8 (part), 2003)
15.32.070 Restitution.
Any person found in violation of any provision of this title shall be liable to the city for any direct or indirect expense, loss or damage suffered by the city by reason of such violation. (Ord. 1611-0104 § 8 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 8 (part), 2003)