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Policy 26-04, codified in this chapter, was adopted by a motion of the board on March 24, 2004.
It is the policy of the board of directors of the Hi-Desert Water District that water meters issued shall be in accordance with the following staged conditions which shall be reviewed and updated every fiscal year (see Exhibit A attached to the policy codified in this chapter):
A. 
Stage 1 Condition. A two percent growth limitation would be implemented in the event water reserves in the Warren Valley Basin are equal to or fall below five years (500 percent) of water demand for that particular year.
B. 
Stage 2 Condition. A one percent growth limitation would be implemented in the event water reserves in the Warren Valley Basin are equal to or fall below four years (400 percent) of water demand for that particular year.
C. 
Stage 3 Condition. A zero percent growth rate would be implemented in the event water reserves in the Warren Valley Basin are equal to or fall below three years (300 percent) of water demand for that particular year. [Policy 26-04].
The procedure for issuing new water meters is the following:
A. 
Nonsubdivision Developments.
1. 
The issuance of new meters is subject to limitation pursuant to the previously mentioned staged conditions.
2. 
Upon payment of the acquisition of service fee (prepaid meters excluded) and a completed application, the meter will be installed within five calendar days for installation levels 1 and 2. For installation levels of 3 and 4, the meter will be installed within 10 calendar days. If the meter cannot be installed within the prescribed time frame, the customer will be notified of an installation date.
3. 
The actual installation cost (prepaid meters excluded) will be billed to the applicant and shall be due and payable within 30 days.
4. 
Meters will be installed within 12 months after payment of the acquisition of service fee. In the event the applicant seeks an extension beyond the 12-month period, a written request may be submitted to the district requesting additional time. Each request will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
5. 
In the event the water meter (prepaid meters excluded) is not installed within the 12-month period, the district shall refund the acquisition of service fee, less an administrative fee, to the applicant.
B. 
Subdivision Developments (Five Units or Greater).
1. 
The issuance of new meters is subject to limitation pursuant to the previously mentioned staged conditions.
2. 
The district will comply with AB 610 and SB 221 (if applicable) by providing the necessary documentation by the time prescribed.
3. 
Will serve commitment agreements will be consistent with information provided pursuant to SB 221 (if applicable) and additionally contain any necessary conditions for providing future water service, i.e., infrastructure improvements.
4. 
Upon payment of the acquisition of service fee, the meter will be installed within five calendar days for installation level 1. For installation levels of 2, 3 and 4, the meter will be installed within 10 calendar days.
5. 
The actual installation cost will be billed to the applicant and shall be due and payable within 30 days.
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Meters will be installed within 12 months after payment of the acquisition of service fee. In the event the applicant seeks an extension beyond the 12-month period, a written request may be submitted to the district requesting additional time. Each request will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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In the event the water meter is not installed within the 12-month period, the district shall refund the acquisition of service fee, less an administrative fee, to the applicant. [Amended during 2010 codification; Policy 26-04].