§ 19-3. Water connections; permit.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person to make or permit to be made any connection with the main or service pipes of the waterworks system or to turn on or use the water of such system without first obtaining a permit therefor.

(b)

It shall be unlawful for any person to make any connection to the mains or pipes of the waterworks system of the city without first making an application for a permit so to do to the city, stating fully the several and various uses for which water is wanted, giving the name of the owner of the property, the number of the lot and block, and the name of the street and house number. Upon the payment of the tapping fee, the director of utilities shall make, or have made, the necessary connections. All premises connected with any water main, or being supplied with any water from the city waterworks, shall have a separate service connection, curb stop and curb cock. If the application is approved by the designated official, a permit will be issued. All fees and charges shall be paid for at amounts and rates fixed by this chapter or by resolutions of the city council.

(Ord. No. 673-3-96, § 2, 3-5-96)