§ 13.10.065. Violations and penalties: Residential customers and all other customers with water meters less than 1-½ inch.

A.

Violation: A customer shall be responsible for all uses of water served by the customer's water meter. Violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be the responsibility of the customer.

B.

Penalties: Monetary penalties imposed under this section shall be collected by adding the same to the customer's water bill and shall be payable at the same time and in the same manner as such bills or by such other method of collection and payment as established by the department. Penalties for failure to comply are as follows:

1.

First Violation: The department will issue a written notice of violation. Said notice shall contain, in addition to the facts of the violation, a statement of the possible penalties for each violation and a statement informing the customer of his right to a hearing on the merits of the alleged violation. Notice of violation shall be sent through regular mail to the address at which the customer is billed by the department.

2.

Second Violation: A second violation within the preceding 12 calendar months is punishable by a fine of $100.00.

3.

Third Violation: A third violation within the preceding 12 calendar months is punishable by a fine of $200.00.

4.

Fourth Violation: A fourth violation within the precluding 12 calendar months is punishable by a fine of $350.00.

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Fifth and Subsequent Violations: A fifth and any subsequent violation is punishable by a fine of $500.00.

(Ord. 6425 § 3, 1991: Ord. 6289 § 2 (part), 1988: Ord. 6275 § 1 (part), 1988)

(Ord. No. 7165, § 14, 6-1-2009)