§ 16.04.010. Tapping existing water and sewer mains.

A.

A person desiring to tap or connect with or open for the purpose of repair or for any other purposes a public sewer, water main, or stormwater line which requires the opening or alteration of a sidewalk, curb, street or alley, may do so upon receiving a permit from the Director of Public Works or his or her designee. The application shall give the exact location of the place to be opened or altered, the size of the opening, the number of days for completion of the work and shall contain a guaranty that the applicant, within the time specified, will place the sidewalk, curb, street or alley in as good condition as it was before the opening or alteration.

B.

A permit and inspection fee will be charged prior to granting the permit as established by resolution of the City Council.

C.

When a cement sidewalk is broken or opened during the work, the whole sidewalk section shall be replaced.

D.

Both the contractor completing the work and the owner of the premises to be benefitted jointly are responsible for applying for and obtaining the required permit unless the work is being initiated by some person other than the property owner, in which case solely the contractor is responsible.

E.

The permit shall be valid for work commenced within a period of sixty days after issuance, otherwise it shall be void and of no effect.

F.

A person who violates this section is guilty of a municipal infraction and is subject to a fine as established by resolution of the City Council.

(Ord. O-5-04 § 1 (part), 2004; Ord. O-37-01 § 1 (part): Ord. O-16-99 § 1 (part): prior code § 21-1)

(Ord. No. O-14-13, § I, 6-10-2013)