There shall be at least one meter on each lot or parcel of real property which is improved with a dwelling or building thereon, except where one building occupies more than one lot, then only one meter for such building shall be required.
(Formerly 13.05.320; Ord. 241 § 32, 2000; Ord. 356 § 1, 2017)
No water meter larger than a one-inch meter shall be installed on any lot or to any consumer, except upon approval and consent of the Director of Public Works.
(Formerly 13.05.330; Ord. 241 § 33, 2000; Ord. 356 § 1, 2017)
When any plumber or any other person connecting a water service pipe to the property side of a meter uses water for testing the pipes, he must leave the service box in as good condition as found, and shall leave the water shut off, if found shut off, and shall in writing notify the City at the time the connection is made. Any damage caused by negligence or carelessness of any plumber or other person to any part of the meter box or connection must be paid by said plumber or person to the City on demand.
(Formerly 13.05.340; Ord. 241 § 34, 2000; Ord. 356 § 1, 2017)
The Water Department may connect a meter to any water service or service pipe at any time it shall deem expedient to do so, and render a corrected bill from the date of installation of such meter according to the meter rates and charges.
(Formerly 13.05.350; Ord. 241 § 35, 2000; Ord. 356 § 1, 2017)
After the water meter is so connected to the water service or service pipe, any damage to such meter, meter lock or service pipes resulting from malice, carelessness, or negligence of the consumer or any member of his family, anyone employed by him, or others, and any damage which may result from hot water or steam from a boiler, or otherwise, shall be paid for by such consumer to the City on presentation of a bill; and in case such bill is not paid, the water shall be shut off from the premises without further notice, and the same shall not be turned on until all charges are paid.
(Formerly 13.05.360; Ord. 241 § 36, 2000; Ord. 356 § 1, 2017)
It shall be unlawful for any person to interfere with or cut off or remove a water meter from any water service where it has been installed without first receiving written permission from the Director of Public Works. Such permission shall be granted only for the purpose of tests, replacements, or repairs to meter or service pipes, readjustment of service or similar emergency.
(Formerly 13.05.370; Ord. 241 § 37, 2000; Ord. 356 § 1, 2017)
Upon the written application of the owner of a building or premises to have the water shut off on the supply side of the meter, the City shall have the water shut off and at the time record the reading of the meter and render a bill in a sum which shall be the greater of the amount of water used according to the rates and charges provided for, or for the monthly minimum charge due for the fractional part of the month.
(Formerly 13.05.380; Ord. 241 § 38, 2000; Ord. 356 § 1, 2017)