Article 1. General Provisions. 1

15-101.  Definition. 1

15-102.  Delinquent accounts. 1

15-103.  Notice; hearing. 1

15-104.  Same; finding. 1

15-105.  Utility deposit. 2

15-106.  Delinquent accounts; refusal of service; termination of service; lien against property. 2

15-107.  Landlord liability. 3

15-108.  Petty cash fund. 3

15-109.  Same; deposits. 3

15-110.  Same; vouchers. 3

15-111.  Returned check fee. 4

Article 2. Water. 5

15-201.  Superintendent of water and sewage. 5

15-202.  Regulations. 5

15-203.  Service not guaranteed. 5

15-204.  Service connections required. 5

15-205.  Application for service. 5

15-206.  City to make connections. 6

15-207.  Connection fees. 6

15-208.  Curb cocks. 6

15-209.  Check valves. 6

15-210.  Unauthorized service. 6

15-211.  Meters. 7

15-212.  Same; testing. 7

15-213.  Tampering with meter. 7

15-214.  Leaks prohibited; penalty. 7

15-215.  Disconnection, reconnection charges. 7

15-216.  Utility deposit. 7

15-217.  Interrupt service. 8

15-218.  Prohibited acts. 8

15-219.  Wasting water. 8

15-220.  Right of access. 8

15-221.  Rates within the city limits for single family residential customers, commercial customers, churches, lodges and clubs with a 5/8” water meter. 8

15-222.  Rates for water service outside the city limits for single family residential customers, commercial customers, churches, lodges and clubs with a 5/8” water meter. 8

15-223.  Rates within the city limits for multi-residential customers and multi-commercial customers with a 5/8” water meter. 9

15-224.  Rates within the city limits for multi-residential customers, commercial or institutional customers with a 2” water meter. 9

15-225.  Payment of bills. 9

15-226.  Delinquent accounts; notice; hearing; finding; liability. 9

15-227.  Use during fire. 9

15-228.  Cross connection control. 10

Article 3. Sewers. 11

15-301.  Definitions. 11

15-302.  Sewer connection required. 12

15-303.  Permit; connection fee. 12

15-304.  Application. 12

15-305.  Costs. 13

15-306.  Sewer connection. 13

15-307.  Sewer for each building. 13

15-308(1).     Same; specifications. 13

15-308(2).     Same. 14

15-308(3).     Same. 14

15-308(4).     Same. 14

15-308(5).     Same. 14

15-308(6).     Same. 14

15-308(7).     Same. 14

15-309.  Sewer excavations; damages. 15

15-310.  Failure to connect. 15

15-311.  Privy unlawful. 15

15-312.  Private sewer system. 15

15-313.  Same; permit. 16

15-314.  Same; inspection. 16

15-315.  Same; discharge. 16

15-316.  Same; additional requirements. 16

15-317.  Disposal of sewage. 16

15-318.  Damage to sewers. 16

15-319.  Natural outlet. 17

15-320.  Standards. 17

15-321.  Old building sewers. 17

15-322.  Mud, grease traps. 17

15-323.  Roof, foundation drains. 17

15-324.  Same; exception. 17

15-325.  Prohibited discharges. 18

15-326.  Bills. 18

15-327.  Delinquent accounts; lien against property. 18

15-328.  Rates within the corporate limits for residential customers, churches, lodges and clubs. 18

15-328.1.       Rates within the corporate limits for commercial customers, except as provided in 15-328.2. 19

15-328.2.       Rates within the corporate limits for certain other commercial customers. 19

15-328.3.       Rates for sewer service outside the corporate limits for residential customers, churches, lodges and clubs. 19

Article 4. Solid Waste. 20

15-401.  Definitions. 20

15-402.  Collection. 20

15-403.  Contracts. 20

15-404.  Duty of owner, occupant. 20

15-405.  Containers. 21

15-406.  Bulk containers. 21

15-407.  Enter private premises. 21

15-408.  Ownership of solid waste. 21

15-409.  Wrapping garbage. 21

15-410.  Heavy, bulky waste. 22

15-411.  Hazardous materials. 22

15-412.  Prohibited practices. 22

15-413.  Objectionable waste. 22

15-414.  Unauthorized disposal. 23

15-415.  Private collectors; license required. 23

15-416.  Same; application. 23

15-417.  Same; fee. 23

15-418.  Same; number to be displayed. 23

15-419.  Closed vehicle. 23

15-420.  Rules and regulations. 24

15-421.  Failure to secure license. 24

15-422.  Charges. 24

15-423.  Same; fee schedule. 24

15-424.  Billing. 24

15-425.  Same; delinquent account. 24

Article 5. Water Drought/Emergency. 25

15-501.  Purpose. 25

15-502.  Definitions. 25

15-503.  Three stage water conservation program. 25

15-504.  Voluntary conservation measures. 26

15-505.  Mandatory conservation measures. 26

15-506.  Emergency water rates. 27

15-507.  Regulations. 27

15-508.  Violations, disconnections and penalties. 27

15-509.  Emergency termination. 28