§ 62-20. Water connection.  


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  • (a)

    All structures, buildings or other use or occupancy of property that requires the use of potable water shall be connected to the city's municipal water distribution system. The means, manner and method of such connection shall be as specified this article and the standards and specifications for the design and construction of public improvements. No building, structure, or use of property requiring such connection shall be constructed or established until the city has issued a water tap.

    (b)

    Any existing structure, building or use of property whose occupancy requires the use of potable water, that is or becomes within 400 feet of a city water main, shall be connected to the city's municipal water system at the property owner's expense, including all fees as required by this article having been paid. Such connection must be established, and all fees paid, within 12 months of any written notice of the city of the required connection under this subsection.

    (c)

    No more than one building may be supplied water from the same service connection unless permission is first obtained, in writing, from the city.

    (d)

    Reserved.

(Code 1985, § 9-2-1; Ord. No. 10-07, § 1, 5-4-2010; Ord. No. 10-09, § 10, 7-6-2010)