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==== 7.04.010 Definitions. ==== | ==== 7.04.010 Definitions. ==== | ||
- | The terms below shall have the following meanings when used in this chapter. | + | Unless the context specifically indicates otherwise, the meaning of terms used in this chapter shall be as set forth in this section. |
- | " | + | “Accessory Dwelling Unit” (A.D.U.) |
- | " | + | “Campground” |
- | " | + | “Church” |
- | " | + | “Commission” |
- | " | + | “Commercial customer” |
- | " | + | “Condominium” means real property, portions of which are designated for separate ownership for residential |
- | " | + | “Condominium Unit” or “unit” in a Condominium |
- | " | + | “County” |
- | " | + | “Customer” |
- | " | + | “Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit” |
- | " | + | “District” |
- | " | + | “Engineer” |
- | system for residential purposes. | + | |
- | " | + | “Equivalent living unit” (“ELU”) and “residential customer equivalent” (“RCE”) mean unit estimated |
- | " | + | “Extended service unit” |
- | " | + | “Fixture units” as used in this title means that measure of the quantity of water a water plumbing fixture is capable of supplying as specified in the Uniform Plumbing Code, as adopted |
- | "Substandard mains" | + | “General manager” means the general manager of the district or any authorized employee of the district performing work on behalf of the general manager. |
- | (Res. 616 § 1, 2002) | + | |
+ | “Hotel/ | ||
+ | |||
+ | “Mains” means water lines designed or used to serve more than one premises. | ||
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+ | “Mobile Home” means a dwelling designed for long-term human habitation by one family and having complete living facilities; constructed and fabricated into a complete unit at a factory and capable of being transported to a location of use on its own chassis and wheels; identified by a model number and serial number by its manufacturer and designed primarily for placement on an impermanent footing. A unit which was originally built as a mobile home but which has substantially lost its mobility through being placed on a permanent footing, and which wholly meets state standards for such units, shall not be considered to be a mobile home and shall be treated as a single-family dwelling for the purpose of this ordinance only when it is fixed to a permanent footing and tongue and axle have been removed and skirting installed. | ||
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+ | “Mobile Home Park” means any parcel or adjacent parcels of land in the same ownership which is utilized for occupancy by more than two mobile homes. This term shall not be construed to mean campgrounds, | ||
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+ | “Multiple Family Residence” means a single building, or portion thereof, designed for or occupied by two or more families living independently of each other in separate dwelling units on one lot of record and, for the purpose of this code, includes duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, apartment buildings, and residential condominiums. | ||
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+ | “Park Model Trailer” means a trailer designed to provide seasonal or temporary living quarters which may be used with temporary connections to utilities necessary for operation of installed fixtures and appliances. It has a gross trailer area not exceeding 400 square feet or is approved by the state as a park model trailer. | ||
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+ | “Park Model Trailer Court” means any parcel or adjacent parcels of land in the same ownership which is utilized for occupancy by more than two park model trailers. This term shall not be construed to mean campgrounds, | ||
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+ | “Premises” means a continuous tract of land, building or group of adjacent buildings under a single control with respect to the use of water and responsibility for payment therefor. Subdivisions of such use or responsibility shall constitute a division into separate premises as defined in this section. | ||
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+ | “Residential customer” means a customer of the district utilizing the premises connected to the district system for residential purposes. | ||
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+ | “RV” or “Recreational Vehicle” or “Camping Trailer” means a motor vehicle, or portable structure capable of being transported on the highways by a motor vehicle, that is designed and intended for casual or short-term human occupancy for travel, recreational and vacation uses without a permanent foundation; identified by a model number (RV), serial number and vehicle registration number; equipped with limited water storage and other self-contained living facilities. The term “recreational vehicle” shall include self-contained campers, motor homes and travel trailers and shall not include park model trailers, as they are not self-contained units. | ||
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+ | “RV Park” or “Camping Trailer Park” means a parcel of private land in which three or more contiguous sites are primarily for occupancy by recreational vehicles for travel, recreation or vacation uses. For mobile home parks, only sites that are designated and/or are used for recreational vehicles shall constitute a recreational vehicle park. For the purposes of these regulations, | ||
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+ | “Service connection” means that portion of the district water supply system connecting the private service line on a premises to the district distribution main, including the tap into the water main, the water meter and appurtenances, | ||
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+ | Shall–May. “Shall” is mandatory; “May” is permissive. | ||
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+ | “Single-Family Residence” means a single residential structure providing complete independent living facilities and intended for long-term human habitation and occupancy by a single family. | ||
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+ | “Standard mains” or “permanent mains” means mains conforming to the standard specifications or the district with respect to methods, materials and/or minimum diameter. | ||
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+ | “Standard specifications” means those standard specifications, | ||
+ | |||
+ | “Substandard mains” means mains not conforming | ||
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+ | (Res. {{: | ||
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+ | ==== 7.04.015 Extension of Water System ==== | ||
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+ | All extensions of the District water system, including extensions installed | ||
+ | at the expense of a property owner, shall conform to the standard | ||
+ | specifications of the District as defined in Section 7.04.010, unless | ||
+ | otherwise expressly agreed upon by a vote of the board of | ||
+ | commissioners. A water main can be installed to serve properties by the | ||
+ | formation of a utility local improvement or by entry of a developer | ||
+ | extension agreement with District, all as prescribed by and in accordance | ||
+ | with state law and District code. | ||
+ | (Res. {{: | ||
==== 7.04.020 Application for service. ==== | ==== 7.04.020 Application for service. ==== | ||
Service and supply of water shall be rendered only after the signing of an application by the prospective customer and its acceptance by the district, such application to state fully and truly all the purposes for which water may be required; application will include agreement by the applicant to conform to the lawful rules and regulations established by the district. | Service and supply of water shall be rendered only after the signing of an application by the prospective customer and its acceptance by the district, such application to state fully and truly all the purposes for which water may be required; application will include agreement by the applicant to conform to the lawful rules and regulations established by the district. | ||
- | (Res. 75 § 2(A), 1974) | + | (Res. {{:75.pdf|75}} |
==== 7.04.030 Fees, charges and assessments--Payment prerequisite to service. ==== | ==== 7.04.030 Fees, charges and assessments--Payment prerequisite to service. ==== | ||
Water service shall be supplied only after all fees, charges and assessments are paid in full. | Water service shall be supplied only after all fees, charges and assessments are paid in full. | ||
- | (Res. 75 § 2(B), 1974) | + | (Res. {{:75.pdf|75}} |
==== 7.04.040 Change of use. ==== | ==== 7.04.040 Change of use. ==== | ||
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*B. Charges and Collection for ELU Increase--Implementation. The customer shall have an obligation to notify the district in writing of any changes to his/her premises that increase the number of ELUs for said premises within thirty days of making the change. The district may learn of a change in customer' | *B. Charges and Collection for ELU Increase--Implementation. The customer shall have an obligation to notify the district in writing of any changes to his/her premises that increase the number of ELUs for said premises within thirty days of making the change. The district may learn of a change in customer' | ||
*C. Reduction in Rate/ | *C. Reduction in Rate/ | ||
- | (Res. 616 § 3, 2002) | + | (Res. {{:616.pdf|616}} |
==== 7.04.045 Status of district customers. ==== | ==== 7.04.045 Status of district customers. ==== | ||
Customers of the district shall not experience any change in their previously assigned number of ELUs until such time as said customers change the nature of their use (e.g., from residential to commercial), | Customers of the district shall not experience any change in their previously assigned number of ELUs until such time as said customers change the nature of their use (e.g., from residential to commercial), | ||
- | (Res. 616 § 4, 2002) | + | (Res. {{:616.pdf|616}} |
==== 7.04.050 Termination of service. ==== | ==== 7.04.050 Termination of service. ==== | ||
Service will be discontinued upon the customer giving the district official written notice prior to the date of disconnection. The customer will be responsible for all charges accruing prior to the date specified in the notice, or in case of failure to give notice, then until the water is turned off. | Service will be discontinued upon the customer giving the district official written notice prior to the date of disconnection. The customer will be responsible for all charges accruing prior to the date specified in the notice, or in case of failure to give notice, then until the water is turned off. | ||
- | (Res. 75 § 2(D), 1974) | + | (Res. {{:75.pdf|75}} |
==== 7.04.070 Service connection charge--Meter only charge. ==== | ==== 7.04.070 Service connection charge--Meter only charge. ==== | ||
- | *A. A service connection charge or meter-only charge must be paid to the district before water | + | *A. A service connection charge or meter-only charge must be paid to the district before water service will be made available to the premises. A service connection charge shall be a fee determined by the cost for installing a service connection to the property line, including meter and all necessary fittings. The meter-only charge shall be a fee determined by the cost for installing a meter only on an existing service line. Such charges for a primary service connection shall be as set forth in Chapter [[title_13: |
- | service will be made available to the premises. A service connection charge shall be a fee determined by the cost for installing a service connection to the property line, including meter and all necessary fittings. The meter-only charge shall be a fee determined by the cost for installing a meter only on an existing service line. Such charges for a primary service connection shall be as set forth in Chapter [[title_13: | + | |
*B. As set forth in Chapter [[title_13: | *B. As set forth in Chapter [[title_13: | ||
- | (Res. 499 § 1, 1991: Res. 491 § 2, 1990: Res. 419 § 1, 1985: Res. 373 § 1 (part), 1981: Res. 362 § 1 (part), 1980: Res. 232 § I (part), 1977: Res. 75 § 3(A), 1974) | + | (Res. {{:499.pdf|499}} |
- | (Res. No. 683, § 1(F), 6-11-2009) | + | (Res. {{:683.pdf|683}}, § 1(F), 6-11-2009) |
==== 7.04.080 Regional connection charge. ==== | ==== 7.04.080 Regional connection charge. ==== | ||
Any application for water service shall be subject to a regional connection charge (" | Any application for water service shall be subject to a regional connection charge (" | ||
- | (Res. No. 674, § 1, 12-11-2008; Res. No. 683, § 1(G), 6-11-2009) | + | (Res. {{:674.pdf|674}}, § 1, 12-11-2008; Res. {{:683.pdf|683}}, § 1(G), 6-11-2009) |
==== 7.04.081 General facilities charge. ==== | ==== 7.04.081 General facilities charge. ==== | ||
Any application for water service shall be subject to a general facilities charge per equivalent living unit to be connected to the district' | Any application for water service shall be subject to a general facilities charge per equivalent living unit to be connected to the district' | ||
- | (Res. 639 § 1, 2004: Res. 629 § 1, 2003: Res. 578 § 1, 1997: Res. 522 § A, 1993: Res. 516 § B, 1993) | + | (Res. {{:639.pdf|639}} § 1, 2004: Res. {{:629.pdf|629}} § 1, 2003: Res. {{:578.pdf|578}} § 1, 1997: Res. {{:522.pdf|522}} § A, 1993: Res. {{:516.pdf|516}} § B, 1993) |
- | (Res. No. 660, § 1, 11-9-2006; Res. No. 683, § 1(H), 6-11-2009) | + | (Res. {{:660.pdf|660}}, § 1, 11-9-2006; Res. {{:683.pdf|683}}, § 1(H), 6-11-2009) |
==== 7.04.082 Commencement of payment of rates and charges. ==== | ==== 7.04.082 Commencement of payment of rates and charges. ==== | ||
Upon submission to the district of an application for water service, and payment of a general facilities charge, monthly water service charges shall begin immediately. Any persons who have previously submitted an application for water service, but who have not yet connected to the water system, shall be given notice that they have ninety days to begin paying the monthly service charges; or, if they elect not to begin paying monthly service charges, they will be required to pay any increase in general facilities charges enacted after the date of their application for water service. | Upon submission to the district of an application for water service, and payment of a general facilities charge, monthly water service charges shall begin immediately. Any persons who have previously submitted an application for water service, but who have not yet connected to the water system, shall be given notice that they have ninety days to begin paying the monthly service charges; or, if they elect not to begin paying monthly service charges, they will be required to pay any increase in general facilities charges enacted after the date of their application for water service. | ||
- | (Res. 525 § 2, 1993: Res. 516 § H, 1993) | + | (Res. {{:525.pdf|525}} |
==== 7.04.083 Equivalent living unit calculations. ==== | ==== 7.04.083 Equivalent living unit calculations. ==== | ||
*A. The number of equivalent living units (" | *A. The number of equivalent living units (" | ||
- | *1. Single-Family Residence. For each single-family residence, one ELU; except that, single-family | + | *1. Single-Family Residence. For each single-family residence, one ELU; except that, single-family |
- | *2. Multiple Family Residence or Condominium. For each residential unit, one ELU; | + | *2. Multiple Family Residence, Mobile Home Park, or Condominium. For each residential unit, one ELU; |
- | *3. Mobile Home Park or Trailer Court. For each space in a mobile home park or trailer court or other premises where water and sewer service is available to a space which is used or may be used for living purposes, on a full- or part-time basis, one ELU; | + | *3. Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) or Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (DADU), 3/4 ELU. There shall be no more than one ADU or DADU per Premises; |
- | *4. Camping | + | *4. Park Model Trailer Court. For each site in a park model trailer court 3/4 ELU; |
- | *5. Campgrounds (With Water Service Only to Individual Sites). For each space in a campground used for camping on a full- or part-time basis, 1/3 ELU; | + | *5. Camping |
- | *6. Campgrounds (Without Sewer or Water Service to Individual Sites). For each space in a campground used for camping on a full- or part-time basis, 1/4 ELU; | + | *6. Combined Park Model, RV and/or Camping Trailer Park: each site will be counted as per above; |
- | *7. Motel or Hotel. For each two rooms/ | + | *7. Campgrounds (With Water Service Only to Individual Sites). For each site in a campground used for camping on a full- or part-time basis, 1/3 ELU; |
- | *8. Commercial Uses. For each commercial use and/or extended service unit, the number of ELUs shall be the greater of one, or the number established based on the number of fixture units serving the commercial use and/or extended service unit. The number of fixture units shall be determined in accordance with this code and other applicable policies and procedures approved by the board of commissioners. The number of ELUs for a commercial use and/or extended service unit shall be determined by dividing the number of fixture units for " | + | *8. Campgrounds (Without Sewer or Water Service to Individual Sites). For each site in a campground used for camping on a full- or part-time basis, 1/4 ELU; |
- | *9. Churches. For each church, one ELU; except that, churches served by a meter greater than 5/8 inch in size shall be the greater of one ELU, or the number of ELUs established pursuant to the calculation method for commercial uses; | + | *9. Motel or Hotel. For each room or unit, 1/2 ELU; |
- | *10. Combined Facilities. For each property which has more than one business or function on one water connection, the number of ELUs will be based on the combined sum of the individual units which are applicable to each business or function involved; | + | *10. Commercial Uses. For each commercial use and/or extended service unit, the number of ELUs shall be the greater of one, or the number established based on the number of fixture units serving the commercial use and/or extended service unit. The number of fixture units shall be determined in accordance with this code and other applicable policies and procedures approved by the board of commissioners. The number of ELUs for a commercial use and/or extended service unit shall be determined by dividing the number of fixture units for " |
- | *11. When a customer is not specifically listed in this section, the general manager or his/her designee may determine which category the customer most closely resembles in quantity of water used and classify each customer accordingly; | + | *11. Churches. For each church, one ELU; except that, churches served by a meter greater than 5/8 inch in size shall be the greater of one ELU, or the number of ELUs established pursuant to the calculation method for commercial uses; |
- | *12. The minimum number of ELUs for any premises shall be one ELU. | + | *12. Combined Facilities. For each property which has more than one business or function on one water connection, the number of ELUs will be based on the combined sum of the individual units which are applicable to each business or function involved; |
+ | *13. When a customer is not specifically listed in this section, the general manager or his/her designee may determine which category the customer most closely resembles in quantity of water used and classify each customer accordingly; | ||
+ | *14. The minimum number of ELUs for any premises shall be 1/2 ELU. | ||
*B. Any property, which has previously paid for water service, and has continually received water service from the district, but has paid either no general facilities charge or less than the current general facilities charge, shall receive a credit of four hundred twelve dollars against the charge levied in Section 7.04.081 of this chapter. Any property which has previously paid a general facilities charge, but is not currently paying for water service, shall receive a credit against the charge levied in Section 7.04.081 of this chapter. The credit will be the amount originally paid multiplied by 1.373. | *B. Any property, which has previously paid for water service, and has continually received water service from the district, but has paid either no general facilities charge or less than the current general facilities charge, shall receive a credit of four hundred twelve dollars against the charge levied in Section 7.04.081 of this chapter. Any property which has previously paid a general facilities charge, but is not currently paying for water service, shall receive a credit against the charge levied in Section 7.04.081 of this chapter. The credit will be the amount originally paid multiplied by 1.373. | ||
- | (Res. 645 § 1, 2005; Res. 634 §§ 1, 3, and 4, 2004; Res. 616 § 5, 2002) | + | (Res. {{: |
==== 7.04.100 Charges--Advance payment required. ==== | ==== 7.04.100 Charges--Advance payment required. ==== | ||
Payment of all charges shall be made at the time of application for service. | Payment of all charges shall be made at the time of application for service. | ||
- | (Res. 232 § 1 (part), 1977: Res. 75 § 3(D), 1974) | + | (Res. {{:232.pdf|232}} § 1 (part), 1977: Res. {{:75.pdf|75}} § 3(D), 1974) |
- | ==== 7.04.110 Dispatch/turnoff | + | ==== 7.04.110 Dispatch/shut-off |
- | *A. Charges for dispatching to turn off a service for nonpayment of delinquent charges, charges to turn back on a service after the payment of all charges, and charges for meter service or lock damages caused by the customer shall be as set forth in Chapter [[title_13: | + | *A. Charges for dispatching to shut off a service for nonpayment of delinquent charges, charges to turn back on a service after the payment of delinquent |
*B. There shall be no charge for turning off a water service during normal business hours of the district at the customer' | *B. There shall be no charge for turning off a water service during normal business hours of the district at the customer' | ||
- | (Res. 564 § 1, 1995: Res. 363 § 1, 1980: Res. 362 § 1 (part), 1980: Res. 232 § 1 (part), 1977: Res. 222 § 1, 1977: Res. 75 § 3(D), 1974) | + | (Res. {{: |
- | (Res. No. 683, § 1(I), 6-11-2009) | + | |
==== 7.04.120 Water rates. ==== | ==== 7.04.120 Water rates. ==== | ||
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*1. Water Use Within the District: In addition to the above monthly charges set forth in Section 7.04.120.A, customers using water inside the district shall be charged as set forth in Chapter [[title_13: | *1. Water Use Within the District: In addition to the above monthly charges set forth in Section 7.04.120.A, customers using water inside the district shall be charged as set forth in Chapter [[title_13: | ||
*2. Water Use Outside the District. In addition to the above monthly charges set forth in Section 7.04.120.A, customers using water outside the district shall be charged as set forth in Chapter [[title_13: | *2. Water Use Outside the District. In addition to the above monthly charges set forth in Section 7.04.120.A, customers using water outside the district shall be charged as set forth in Chapter [[title_13: | ||
- | (Res. 637 § 1, 2004; Res. 623 § 1, 2003; Res. 609 § 1, 2001; Res. 603 § 2, 2000; Res. 593 § 1, 1999; Res. 591 § 1, 1999; Res. 576 § 1, 1997: Res. 539 § 1, 1994: Res. 524 § 1, 1993: Res. 502 § 1, 1992; Res. 496 § 1, 1991: Res. 439 § 1, 1987: Res. 433 § 1, 1986: Res. 412 § 1, 1984: Res. 389 § 1, 1983: Res. 382 § 1, 1982: Res. 361 § 1, 1980: Res. 320 § 1, 1979: Res. 222 § 2, 1977: Res. 151, 1976: Res. 75 § 4(A), 1974) | + | (Res. {{:637.pdf|637}} § 1, 2004; Res. {{:623.pdf|623}} |
- | (Res. No. 666, § 1, 3-27-2008; Res. No. 678, § 1, 3-12-2009; Res. No. 683, § 1(J), 6-11-2009) | + | (Res. {{:666.pdf|666}}, § 1, 3-27-2008; Res. {{:678.pdf|678}}, § 1, 3-12-2009; Res. {{:683.pdf|683}}, § 1(J), 6-11-2009) |
==== 7.04.145 Water use charge. ==== | ==== 7.04.145 Water use charge. ==== | ||
Separate meters installed for fire protection purposes shall be treated as extended service units as provided in this section; except that, this provision shall not apply to detection meters and meters measuring flow to single-family residences. | Separate meters installed for fire protection purposes shall be treated as extended service units as provided in this section; except that, this provision shall not apply to detection meters and meters measuring flow to single-family residences. | ||
- | (Res. 616 § 8, 2002: Res. 564 § 2, 1995: Res. 491 § 5, 1990) | + | (Res. {{:616.pdf|616}} § 8, 2002: Res. {{:564.pdf|564}} § 2, 1995: Res. {{:491.pdf|491}} § 5, 1990) |
==== 7.04.150 Billing and handling charge. ==== | ==== 7.04.150 Billing and handling charge. ==== | ||
In addition to all other charges set forth herein, each billing unit shall be charged a billing and handling charge as set forth in Chapter [[title_13: | In addition to all other charges set forth herein, each billing unit shall be charged a billing and handling charge as set forth in Chapter [[title_13: | ||
- | (Res. 637 § 2, 2004: Res. 623 § 2, 2003; Res. 609 § 2, 2001: Res. 603 § 3, 2000: Res. 593 § 2, 1999: Res. 576 § 2, 1997: Res. 539 § 2, 1994: Res. 433 § 4, 1986) | + | (Res. {{:637.pdf|637}} |
- | (Res. No. 666, § 2, 3-27-2008; Res. No. 678, § 2, 3-12-2009; Res. No. 683, § 1(K), 6-11-2009) | + | (Res. {{:666.pdf|666}}, § 2, 3-27-2008; Res. {{:678.pdf|678}}, § 2, 3-12-2009; Res. {{:683.pdf|683}}, § 1(K), 6-11-2009) |
==== 7.04.170 Billing period. ==== | ==== 7.04.170 Billing period. ==== | ||
For the purposes of this section, the terms "per month" and " | For the purposes of this section, the terms "per month" and " | ||
- | (Res. 560 § 2, 1995) | + | (Res. {{:560.pdf|560}} |
==== 7.04.190 Water bills--When due. ==== | ==== 7.04.190 Water bills--When due. ==== | ||
- | Water service charges shall be billed every two months. The billing will be for the preceding two months for both the usage charge and for the monthly per unit charge; provided however, that upon implementation of this billing change, all existing accounts will be billed for one month per unit charge in order to bring all accounts into the same cycle. Bi-monthly statements of charges for water service shall be due and payable at such place or places designated by the district on or before the due date as printed on the statement and shall be delinquent thereafter. The statements shall cover service charges for the period shown thereon and shall be issued and forwarded by mail to the customer as soon as practical. | + | Water service charges shall be billed every two months. The billing will be for the preceding two months for both the usage charge and for the monthly per unit charge. Bi-monthly statements of charges for water service shall be due and payable at such place or places designated by the district on or before the due date as printed on the statement and shall be delinquent thereafter. The statements shall cover service charges for the period shown thereon and shall be issued and forwarded by mail to the customer as soon as practical. |
New customers' | New customers' | ||
- | (Res. 619 § A, 2002: Res. 564 § 3, 1995; Res. 390 § 1, 1983: Res. 386 § A, 1982: Res. 222 § 4, 1977; Res. 75 § 5(A), 1974) | + | (Res. {{: |
==== 7.04.200 Delinquent accounts. ==== | ==== 7.04.200 Delinquent accounts. ==== | ||
- | The district may, by act of its board of commissioners, | + | * A. The district may shut-off |
- | (Res. 75 § 5(B), 1974) | + | * B. Notice of intent to shut-off |
+ | |||
+ | (Res. {{: | ||
==== 7.04.210 Water service availability. ==== | ==== 7.04.210 Water service availability. ==== | ||
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*A. Sewer service is available to the property and the property will be connected to the sewer system; or | *A. Sewer service is available to the property and the property will be connected to the sewer system; or | ||
*B. A no-protest agreement to any future utility local improvement district for sewer service, in substantially the form attached to the resolution codified in this section as Exhibit A, is submitted to the district, along with the necessary fee to record same with the Whatcom County auditor. | *B. A no-protest agreement to any future utility local improvement district for sewer service, in substantially the form attached to the resolution codified in this section as Exhibit A, is submitted to the district, along with the necessary fee to record same with the Whatcom County auditor. | ||
- | (Amended during 3/06 supplement; Res. 475 § 1, 1989) | + | (Amended during 3/06 supplement; Res. {{:475.pdf|475}} |
==== 7.04.220 Change in occupancy. ==== | ==== 7.04.220 Change in occupancy. ==== | ||
The district shall be notified in writing by the seller of any property sold indicating names and addresses of the new owner and the date of change of properties being serviced by the district. The district shall bill the owner according to the district' | The district shall be notified in writing by the seller of any property sold indicating names and addresses of the new owner and the date of change of properties being serviced by the district. The district shall bill the owner according to the district' | ||
- | (Res. 75 §6, 1974) | + | (Res. {{:75.pdf|75}} |
==== 7.04.230 Refusal of service. ==== | ==== 7.04.230 Refusal of service. ==== | ||
The district reserves the right to refuse to connect or render service to a premises, when such connection will adversely affect the service to other customers. | The district reserves the right to refuse to connect or render service to a premises, when such connection will adversely affect the service to other customers. | ||
- | (Res. 75 §7, 1974) | + | (Res. {{:75.pdf|75}} |
==== 7.04.240 Maintenance responsibility. ==== | ==== 7.04.240 Maintenance responsibility. ==== | ||
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*A. The customer will assume all responsibility on his premises for water supplied by the district. The district will be exempt from all liability for loss or damage caused by leakage or escape of water furnished by the district, after the same has passed the point of delivery and passed the point of the district' | *A. The customer will assume all responsibility on his premises for water supplied by the district. The district will be exempt from all liability for loss or damage caused by leakage or escape of water furnished by the district, after the same has passed the point of delivery and passed the point of the district' | ||
*B. All service pipes and fixtures on the premises of the customer must be kept in repair and protected from freezing at the expense of the customer. Where there are leaking or defective pipes or fixtures, the water may be turned off at the option of the district until the proper repairs are made. | *B. All service pipes and fixtures on the premises of the customer must be kept in repair and protected from freezing at the expense of the customer. Where there are leaking or defective pipes or fixtures, the water may be turned off at the option of the district until the proper repairs are made. | ||
- | (Res. 75 §8, 1974) | + | (Res. {{:75.pdf|75}} |
==== 7.04.250 Damaging or interfering with water system prohibited. ==== | ==== 7.04.250 Damaging or interfering with water system prohibited. ==== | ||
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*A. It is unlawful for any person to wilfully disturb, break, deface or damage any fire hydrant, water meter, gate valve, water pipe or other waterworks appurtenance. | *A. It is unlawful for any person to wilfully disturb, break, deface or damage any fire hydrant, water meter, gate valve, water pipe or other waterworks appurtenance. | ||
*B. It is unlawful for any person to open, close, turn or connect with any fire hydrant, valve or pipe belonging to the district unless authorized by the superintendent in writing; provided, this rule does not apply to members of fire departments duly authorized to operate fire hydrants while acting in such capacity. | *B. It is unlawful for any person to open, close, turn or connect with any fire hydrant, valve or pipe belonging to the district unless authorized by the superintendent in writing; provided, this rule does not apply to members of fire departments duly authorized to operate fire hydrants while acting in such capacity. | ||
- | (Res. 75 §9, 1974) | + | (Res. {{:75.pdf|75}} |
==== 7.04.260 Sprinkling during fires prohibited. ==== | ==== 7.04.260 Sprinkling during fires prohibited. ==== | ||
It is unlawful for any person to knowingly use water for lawn or garden sprinkling or irrigating purposes on any premises during the progress of a fire or conflagration within the service area of the district water system. | It is unlawful for any person to knowingly use water for lawn or garden sprinkling or irrigating purposes on any premises during the progress of a fire or conflagration within the service area of the district water system. | ||
- | (Res. 75 §10, 1974) | + | (Res. {{:75.pdf|75}} |
==== 7.04.270 Other prohibited acts. ==== | ==== 7.04.270 Other prohibited acts. ==== | ||
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*C. Connect or attach any wire conveying a ground current or electrical current to any water pipe, water main or conduit attached to or forming a part of the district water system; | *C. Connect or attach any wire conveying a ground current or electrical current to any water pipe, water main or conduit attached to or forming a part of the district water system; | ||
*D. Connect to his service pipe, either on or off his premises, any pump or other means of obtaining more volume or pressure than that supplied by the district, unless permission is received in writing from the district. | *D. Connect to his service pipe, either on or off his premises, any pump or other means of obtaining more volume or pressure than that supplied by the district, unless permission is received in writing from the district. | ||
- | (Res. 75 §12, 1974) | + | (Res. {{:75.pdf|75}} |
==== 7.04.280 Emergency interruption of service. ==== | ==== 7.04.280 Emergency interruption of service. ==== | ||
In case of an emergency or whenever the public health, safety or equitable distribution of water so demands, the district may reduce or limit the time for, or temporarily discontinue, | In case of an emergency or whenever the public health, safety or equitable distribution of water so demands, the district may reduce or limit the time for, or temporarily discontinue, | ||
- | (Res. 75 §13, 1974) | + | (Res. {{:75.pdf|75}} |
==== 7.04.290 Access to premises for inspection. ==== | ==== 7.04.290 Access to premises for inspection. ==== | ||
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*A. Authorized employees of the district shall have access, at reasonable hours of the day, to all parts of premises or within buildings thereon to which water is supplied from the district water system for the purpose of checking conformity to these regulations. | *A. Authorized employees of the district shall have access, at reasonable hours of the day, to all parts of premises or within buildings thereon to which water is supplied from the district water system for the purpose of checking conformity to these regulations. | ||
*B. Whenever the owner of any premises supplied by the district water system restrains authorized district employees from making necessary inspections, | *B. Whenever the owner of any premises supplied by the district water system restrains authorized district employees from making necessary inspections, | ||
- | (Res. 75 §14, 1974) | + | (Res. {{:75.pdf|75}} |
==== 7.04.300 District employees to work on mains and service connections. ==== | ==== 7.04.300 District employees to work on mains and service connections. ==== | ||
Only employees of the district or qualified contractors duly authorized by the district shall be allowed to do any work in connection with the district mains, service connections or appurtenances. | Only employees of the district or qualified contractors duly authorized by the district shall be allowed to do any work in connection with the district mains, service connections or appurtenances. | ||
- | (Res. 75 §15, 1974) | + | (Res. {{:75.pdf|75}} |
==== 7.04.310 Locations of waterworks facilities. ==== | ==== 7.04.310 Locations of waterworks facilities. ==== | ||
All locations of waterworks facilities, both public and private, which are connected to the district water system are subject to the approval of the district. All mains, service lines and other waterworks appurtenances which carry water shall be located a sufficient distance, both horizontally and vertically, from any sanitary sewage facility to prevent contamination. | All locations of waterworks facilities, both public and private, which are connected to the district water system are subject to the approval of the district. All mains, service lines and other waterworks appurtenances which carry water shall be located a sufficient distance, both horizontally and vertically, from any sanitary sewage facility to prevent contamination. | ||
- | (Res. 75 §16, 1974) | + | (Res. {{:75.pdf|75}} |
==== 7.04.320 Ownership of mains and service connections. ==== | ==== 7.04.320 Ownership of mains and service connections. ==== | ||
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*A. The ownership of all mains, service connections and appurtenances in public streets or utility rights-of-way shall be vested solely in the district. | *A. The ownership of all mains, service connections and appurtenances in public streets or utility rights-of-way shall be vested solely in the district. | ||
*B. The district will operate and maintain all mains in public streets or utility rights-of-way. In no case shall an owner, agent or employee of any premises have the right to remove or change any part thereof without the approval of the district. | *B. The district will operate and maintain all mains in public streets or utility rights-of-way. In no case shall an owner, agent or employee of any premises have the right to remove or change any part thereof without the approval of the district. | ||
- | (Res. 75 §17, 1974) | + | (Res. {{:75.pdf|75}} |
==== 7.04.330 Service connections--Meters. ==== | ==== 7.04.330 Service connections--Meters. ==== | ||
- | *A. Every separate premises supplied by the district must have its own separate service and the premises so supplied will not be allowed to supplywater | + | *A. Every separate premises supplied by the district must have its own separate service and the premises so supplied will not be allowed to supply water to any other premises except by written authorization of the district. The district may require individual buildings on any premises to be separately metered |
*B. All meters will remain the property of the district and the district will maintain them free of cost except for wilful or careless damage. Any change in the location of a meter after the original installation is made will be at the expense of the customer, unless the change is at the request of the district. | *B. All meters will remain the property of the district and the district will maintain them free of cost except for wilful or careless damage. Any change in the location of a meter after the original installation is made will be at the expense of the customer, unless the change is at the request of the district. | ||
*C. Installation of any private water meter on the water system operated by the district is prohibited. | *C. Installation of any private water meter on the water system operated by the district is prohibited. | ||
- | (Res. 75 § 18, 1974) | + | (Res. {{: |
- | (Res. No. 684, § 2, 6-11-2009) | + | |
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- | ==== 7.04.340 Main extension. ==== | + | |
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- | *A. Utility Local Improvement District. A water main can be installed to serve properties lying within the legal boundaries of the district by the formation of a utility local improvement district as prescribed by state law. | + | |
- | *B. Developer Extension. A water main may also be installed at the expense of the owner; provided, that all such construction shall be done in accordance with the district' | + | |
- | (Res. 75 § 19, 1974) | + | |
==== 7.04.350 Water use efficiency standards. ==== | ==== 7.04.350 Water use efficiency standards. ==== | ||
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*E. Public Restroom Faucets. Except where designed and installed for use by the physically handicapped, | *E. Public Restroom Faucets. Except where designed and installed for use by the physically handicapped, | ||
*F. Continuous Flow. No urinal or water closet that operates on a continuous flow or continuous basis shall be permitted. | *F. Continuous Flow. No urinal or water closet that operates on a continuous flow or continuous basis shall be permitted. | ||
- | (Res. 503 § 1, 1992) | + | (Res. {{:503.pdf|503}} |