CHAPTER 15. UTILITIES

 


Article 1. General Provisions. 1

15-101.  Definition. 1

15-102.  Delinquent accounts. 1

15-103.  Notice; hearing. 1

15-104.  Same; finding. 1

15-105.  Petty cash fund. 2

15-106.  Same; deposits. 2

15-107.  Same; vouchers. 2

15-108.  Liens for unpaid charges. 2

Article 2. Water. 3

15-201.  Superintendent of water and sewage. 3

15-202.  Regulations. 3

15-203.  Service not guaranteed. 3

15-204.  Connection fees and costs. 3

15-205.  Application for connection. 4

15-206.  Mains and connections. 4

15-207.  Repairs. 4

15-208.  Water to be metered. 4

15-209.  Turning on water. 4

15-210.  Injury to property. 4

15-211.  City reserves right to discontinue service. 4

15-212.  Every premises to have separate connection. 5

15-213.  Fees, charges and deposits. 5

15-214.  Service connections required. 6

15-215.  City to make connections. 6

15-216.  Curb cocks. 6

15-217.  Check valves. 6

15-218.  Cross-connections prohibited. 6

15-219.  Same; protective backflow devices required. 6

15-220.  Same; inspection. 7

15-221.  Same; protection from contaminants. 7

15-222.  Same; regulation manual incorporated by reference. 7

15-223.  Leaks prohibited; penalty. 7

15-224.  Prohibited acts. 7

15-225.  Right of access. 8

15-226.  Water rates. 8

15-227.  Delinquent accounts; notice; hearing; finding; liability. 8

15-228.  Use during fire. 8

Article 3. Sewers. 9

15-301.  Definitions. 9

15-302.  Sewer connection required. 10

15-303.  Permit; connection fee. 10

15-304.  Application. 11

15-305.  Costs. 11

15-306.  Sewer connection; inspection. 11

15-307.  Sewer for each building. 11

15-308(1).     Same; specifications. 12

15-308(2).     Same. 12

15-308(3).     Same. 12

15-308(4).     Same. 12

15-308(5).     Same. 12

15-308(6).     Same. 13

15-308(7).     Same. 13

15-309.  Sewer excavations; damages. 13

15-310.  Failure to connect. 13

15-311.  Privy unlawful. 14

15-312.  Private sewer system. 14

15-313.  Same; permit. 14

15-314.  Same; inspection. 14

15-315.  Same; discharge. 14

15-316.  Same; additional requirements. 14

15-317.  Disposal of sewage. 15

15-318.  Damage to sewers. 15

15-319.  Natural outlet. 15

15-320.  Standards. 15

15-321.  Old building sewers. 15

15-322.  Mud, grease traps. 15

15-323.  Roof, foundation drains. 16

15-324.  Same; exception. 16

15-325.  Storm water; industrial cooling water. 16

15-326.  Prohibited discharges. 16

15-327.  Bills. 17

15-328.  Charges based on usage. 17

15-329.  Sewer rates. 17

Article 4. Solid Waste. 19

15-401.  Definitions. 19

15-402.  Collection. 19

15-403.  Contracts. 19

15-404.  Duty of owner, occupant. 19

15-405.  Containers. 20

15-406.  Bulk containers. 20

15-407.  Enter private premises. 20

15-408.  Ownership of solid waste. 20

15-409.  Wrapping garbage. 21

15-410.  Heavy, bulky waste. 21

15-411.  Hazardous materials. 21

15-412.  Prohibited practices. 21

15-413.  Objectionable waste. 22

15-414.  Unauthorized disposal. 22

15-415.  Private collectors; license required. 22

15-416.  Same; application. 22

15-417.  Same; fee. 22

15-418.  Closed vehicle. 22

15-419.  Rules and regulations. 23

15-420.  Charges. 23

15-421.  Same; fee schedule. 23

15-422.  Billing. 24

15-423.  Request for service. 24

15-424.  Frequency of collection. 24

15-425.  Contractor’s refuse. 25

Article 5. Water Drought/Emergency. 26

15-501.  Purpose. 26

15-502.  Definitions. 26

15-503.  Declaration of Water Watch. 26

15-504.  Declaration of Water Warning. 27

15-505.  Declaration of Water Emergency. 27

15-506.  Voluntary Conservation Measures. 27

15-507.  Mandatory Conservation Measures. 27

15-508.  Emergency Water Rates. 28

15-509.  Regulations. 28

15-510.  Violations, Disconnections and Penalties. 28

15-511.  Emergency Termination. 29