Article 1. General Provisions. 1

7-101.... Definition. 1

7-102.... Date for utility service billing. 1

7-103.... Notification of delinquent utility bill. 1

7-104.... Disconnection of services due to nonpayment, collection fees and reconnect times. 1

7-105.... Adjustments to water and sewer charges. 1

7-106.... Extension for payment of delinquent utility bill. 2

7-107.... Connection and transfer fees for utility service(s); returning existing utility deposits. 2

7-108.... Delinquent accounts; refusal of service; termination of service; lien against property. 4

7-109.... Insufficient funds policy. 4

7-110.... Cold/hot weather rule. 4

7-111.... Petty cash fund. 5

7-112.... Same; deposits. 5

7-113.... Same; vouchers. 5

7-114.... Penalty. 5

7-115.... Recovery of costs necessary for the collection of delinquent debts. 5

Article 2. Water. 6

7-201.... Regulations. 6

7-202.... Service not guaranteed. 6

7-203.... Service connections required. 6

7-204.... Application for service. 6

7-205.... Connection to original water line. 7

7-206.... Connection fees. 7

7-207.... Curb cocks. 7

7-208.... Check valves. 7

7-209.... Unauthorized service. 7

7-210.... Meters. 8

7-211.... Tampering with meter. 8

7-212.... Leaks prohibited; penalty. 8

7-213.... Utility connection or transfer fees. 8

7-214.... Interrupt service. 8

7-215.... Prohibited acts. 8

7-216.... Wasting water. 9

7-217.... Right of access. 9

7-218.... Water rates. 9

7-219.... Use during fire. 10

7-220.... Cross-connections prohibited. 10

7-221.... Same; protective backflow devices required. 10

7-222.... Same; inspection. 11

7-223.... Same; protection from contaminants. 11

Article 3. Sewers. 12

7-301.... Definitions. 12

7-302.... Sewer connection required. 13

7-303.... Application. 13

7-304.... Connection fees. 14

7-305.... Costs. 14

7-306.... Sewer connection. 14

7-307.... Sewer for each building. 14

7-307(1).         Same; specifications. 14

7-307(2).         Same. 15

7-307(3).         Same. 15

7-307(4).         Same. 15

7-307(5).         Same. 15

7-307(6).         Same. 15

7-307(7).         Same. 16

7-308.... Sewer excavations: damages. 16

7-309.... Failure to connect. 16

7-310.... Privy unlawful. 16

7-311.... Private sewer system. 17

7-312.... Same; inspection. 17

7-313.... Same; discharge. 17

7-314.... Same; additional requirements. 17

7-315.... Disposal of sewage. 17

7-316.... Damage to sewers. 17

7-317.... Natural outlet. 18

7-318.... Standards. 18

7-319.... Old building sewers. 18

7-320.... Mud, grease traps. 18

7-321.... Roof, foundation drains. 18

7-322.... Same; exception. 18

7-323.... Prohibited discharges. 18

7-324.... Delinquent accounts; lien against property; other remedies. 19

7-325.... Sewer service charge. 19

7-326.... Same; discount. 20

7-327.... Same; due date and connections. 20

Article 4. Solid Waste. 21

7-401.... Definitions. 21

7-402.... Burning. 21

7-403.... Collection of refuse by the city. 22

7-404.... Contracts. 22

7-405.... Unlawful to collect or haul refuse. 22

7-406.... Permit required. 22

7-407.... Permit application. 22

7-408.... Not transferable. 22

7-409.... Permit fee. 22

7-410.... Insurance required. 23

7-411.... Term of permit. 23

7-412.... Display permit number. 23

7-413.... Revocation of permit. 23

7-414.... Time of collection. 23

7-415.... Obligation of occupants. 23

7-416.... Storage container. 24

7-416a.  Bulk containers. 24

7-417.... Burying of garbage. 24

7-418.... Disturbing containers. 24

7-419.... Improper containers. 24

7-420.... Location of containers. 24

7-421.... Enter private premises. 25

7-422.... Collection equipment. 25

7-423.... Disposition of waste. 25

7-424.... Rocks; dirt. 25

7-425.... Periodic cleanup. 25

7-426.... Unusual situations. 25

7-427.... Charges. 25

7-428a.  Same commercial; 26

7-428b.  Same; fee schedule. 26

7-429.... Special pickup. 26

7-430.... Request for service. 26

7-431.... Service fees; exceptions. 26

7-432.... Same; delinquent account. 26

7-433.... Disposal fee. 26

7-434.... Prohibited practices. 27

7-435.... Hazardous materials. 27

7-436.... Objectionable waste. 27

7-437.... Discontinuance of service. 27

7-438.... Investigation by sanitation officer; notice of hearing. 28

7-439.... Hearing. 28

7-440.... Appeal. 28

7-441.... Additional rules. 28

7-442.... Penalty. 29

7-443.... Yard Waste Disposal. 29

7-444.... Tree Waste Disposal. 29

Article 5. Water Conservation. 30

7-501.... Purpose. 30

7-502.... Definitions. 30

7-503.... Declaration of water watch. 30

7-504.... Declaration of water warning. 31

7-505.... Declaration of a water emergency. 31

7-506.... Voluntary conservation measures. 31

7-507.... Mandatory conservation measures. 31

7-508.... Emergency water rates. 32

7-509.... Regulations. 32

7-510.... Violations, disconnections and penalties. 32

7-511.... Emergency termination. 33