When additional premises are connected without the application prescribed in LMC § 15.60.020, the premises may be charged at double the rate for the time they are in use and the service may be shut off by the director. If water is turned off as provided in this section, the water shall not be turned on again until all charges against the premises, including a turn-off/turn-on charge, as provided by resolution of the city council, have been paid in full.
(Ord. 3533 § 1, 2024)
It is unlawful for any person to attach or detach from any water main, any service line or other connection through which water is supplied by the city or to interfere in any manner with such pipes or connections without first having obtained the written consent of the director.
(Ord. 3533 § 1, 2024)
It is unlawful for any person to cut, alter, change, remove, disconnect, or connect with, or in any manner interfere, meddle or tamper with any hydrant owned or used by the city; provided, however, that the provisions of this section shall not apply to the departments of the city in the proper performance of their duties.
(Ord. 3533 § 1, 2024)
It is unlawful for any person, unless authorized in writing by the director, to disturb, interfere with or damage any water main, water pipe, machine, tool, meter or other appliances, buildings, improvement, lawns, grass plots, flowers, vines, bushes, or trees belonging to or used in connection with or under the control of the municipal water supply system of the city.
(Ord. 3533 § 1, 2024)
It is unlawful for any person to obstruct access to any fire hydrant by placing around or thereon any stone, brick, lumber, dirt, or other material, or to open or operate any fire hydrant, or to attempt to draw water therefrom, or to injure willfully or carelessly the same.
(Ord. 3533 § 1, 2024)