CHAPTER 14. UTILITIES

 


Article 1. General Provisions. 1

14-101.  Definition. 1

14-102.  Delinquent accounts. 1

14-103.  Notice; hearing. 1

14-104.  Same; finding. 1

14-105.  Utility connection fee. 2

14-106.  Landlord liability. 2

14-106a. Liability of property owner; lien. 2

14-107.  Petty cash fund. 3

14-108.  Same; deposits. 3

14-109.  Same; vouchers. 3

Article 2. Water. 4

14-201.  Utility superintendent. 4

14-202.  Regulations. 4

14-203.  Service not guaranteed. 4

14-204.  Service connections required. 4

14-205.  Application for service. 4

14-206.  City to make connections. 5

14-207.  Connection fees. 5

14-208.  Curb cocks. 5

14-209.  Check valves. 5

14-210.  Unauthorized service. 5

14-211.  Meters. 5

14-212.  Same; testing. 6

14-213.  Tampering with meter. 6

14-214.  Leaks prohibited; penalty. 6

14-215.  Disconnection, reconnection charge. 6

14-216.  Utility deposit. 6

14-217.  Interrupt service. 6

14-218.  Prohibited acts. 6

14-219.  Wasting water. 7

14-220.  Right of access. 7

14-221.  Rates. 7

14-222.  Payment of bills. 7

14-223.  Delinquent accounts; notice; hearing; finding; liability. 8

14-224.  Use during fire. 8

Article 3. Cross Connections. 9

14-301.  Definitions. 9

14-302.  Cross connection control general policy. 10

14-303.  Cross connections prohibited. 10

14-304.  Survey and investigations. 10

14-305.  Where protection is required. 11

14-306.  Backflow prevention devices. 12

14-307.  Installation. 13

14-308.  Inspection and maintenance. 13

14-309.  Violation and penalties. 14

Article 4. Water Conservation. 15

14-401.  Purpose. 15

14-402.  Definitions. 15

14-403.  Declaration of water watch. 15

14-404.  Declaration of water warning. 16

14-405.  Declaration of a water emergency. 16

14-406.  Voluntary conservation measures. 16

14-407.  Mandatory conservation measures. 16

14-408.  Emergency water rates. 17

14-409.  Regulations. 17

14-410.  Violations, disconnections and penalties. 17

14-411.  Emergency termination. 18

Article 5. Sewers. 19

14-501.  Definitions. 19

14-502.  Sewer connection required. 20

14-503.  Permit; connection fee. 20

14-504.  Application. 20

14-505.  Costs. 21

14-506.  Sewer connection. 21

14-507.  Sewer for each building. 21

14-508(1).       Same; specifications. 21

14-508(2).       Same. 21

14-508(3).       Same. 22

14-508(4).       Same. 22

14-508(5).       Same. 22

14-508(6).       Same. 22

14-508(7).       Same. 22

14-509.  Sewer excavations; damages. 23

14-510.  Failure to connect. 23

14-511.  Privy unlawful. 23

14-512.  Private sewer system. 23

14-513.  Same; permit. 23

14-514.  Same; inspection. 24

14-515.  Same; discharge. 24

14-516.  Same; additional requirements. 24

14-517.  Disposal of sewage. 24

14-518.  Damage to sewers. 24

14-519.  Natural outlet. 24

14-520.  Standards. 25

14-521.  Old building sewers. 25

14-522.  Mud, grease traps. 25

14-523.  Roof, foundation drains. 25

14-524.  Same; exception. 25

14-525.  Prohibited discharges. 25

14-526.  Bills. 26

14-527.  Delinquent accounts; lien against property. 26

14-528.  Sewer service charge. 26

Article 6. Solid Waste. 27

14-601.  Definitions. 27

14-602.  Collection of solid wastes. 27

14-603.  Contracts. 27

14-604.  Duty of owner, occupant. 28

14-605.  Containers. 28

14-606.  Bulk containers. 28

14-607.  Enter private premises. 29

14-608.  Ownership of solid waste. 29

14-609.  Wrapping garbage. 29

14-610.  Heavy, bulky waste. 29

14-611.  Hazardous materials. 29

14-612.  Prohibited practices. 30

14-613.  Objectionable waste. 30

14-614.  Unauthorized disposal. 30

14-615.  Private collectors; license required. 30

14-616.  Same; application. 30

14-617.  Same; fee. 31

14-618.  Same; number to be displayed. 31

14-619.  Closed vehicle. 31

14-620.  Non-transferability of permit. 31

14-621.  Rules and regulations. 31

14-622.  Failure to secure license. 31

14-623.  Charges. 31

14-624.  Same; fee schedule. 32

14-625.  Billing. 32

14-626.  Same; delinquent account. 32

14-627.  Frequency of collection. 32