HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-1597 Amended Water Service SLO Municipal CodeORDINANCE NO. 1597 (2014 Series)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AMENDING CHAPTER 13.04
WATER SERVICES OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO'S MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a public hearing in
the Council Chamber of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, on October 4,
2011, for the purpose of considering changes proposed to update the Municipal Code,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. That section 13.04.010 (Definitions) of the San Luis Obispo Municipal
Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings specified:
A. "Adequate transmission system" means a water transmission system that is capable of
supplying simultaneously, at a specific site under consideration, the required fire flow and the
maximum daily rate of consumption.
B. "Applicant" means the person or entity who applies for a new water account with the City of
San Luis Obispo.
C. "Cross- connection" means any physical connection between the piping system from the City
service and that of any other water supply that is not, or cannot, be approved as safe and potable
for human consumption, whereby water from the unapproved source may be forced or drawn
into the City distribution main.
D. "Curbstop" means the City -owned valve attached to the water meter which can turn water on
or off to a Parcel.
E. "Customer" means the person or entity under whose name a water account is created and
who is ultimately responsible for payment of all charges incurred on the account.
F. "Date of Presentation" means the billing date as referenced on the billing statement.
G. "Distribution main" means a water line in a street, alley, or right -of -way used for general
distribution of water and from which water service is available to a Parcel.
H, "Maximum daily rate of consumption" means the average rate of flow, as estimated by the
Utilities Department from actual City records, which is consumed during a twenty- four -hour
period at maximum use.
I. "Parcel" means a tract of land including improvements, to which water service is or will be
provided.
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J. "Parcel valve" means a valve on the Parcel side of the water meter which turns water on or
off to a Parcel. The valve is the Parcel owner's responsibility to maintain in working order.
K. "Private fire protection service" means water service for sprinkler systems, hydrants, hose
reels and other facilities used specifically for fire protection on a Parcel.
L. "Private pumping equipment" means any equipment attached to a water service and installed
on private property for the purpose of increasing water pressure to that Parcel.
M. "Private service line" means the water line that connects the City's water meter to the point
of entry to a Parcel's dwelling(s) and /or irrigation system(s).
N. "Regular water service" means water service rendered for normal domestic, commercial,
industrial, and irrigation purposes on a permanent basis and for which the City's general rates
and regulations are applicable.
O. "Reliable water distribution system" means a system of public water mains capable of
supplying a sufficient quantity of water to satisfy simultaneously the maximum daily rate of
consumption and the required fire flow for a given site.
P. "Required fire flow" means the rate of flow required by the Fire Chief pursuant to the
authority of Appendix B of the California Fire Code and determined in conformance with the
latest edition of the Guide for Determination of Required fire flow as published by the Insurance
Services Offices, or any subsequent recognized standard adopted by resolution of the City
Council.
Q. "Service connection" means the point of connection where the City's water meter meets the
Parcel's private service line.
R. "Services" means the service pipeline and appurtenant facilities such as the Curbstop, water
meter and meter box, all used to extend water service from the distribution main to the curbline.
Where Services are divided at the curb or Parcel line each such branch service shall be termed a
separate service.
S. "Utilities" means the Utilities Department of the City of San Luis Obispo and its duly
authorized representatives. (Ord. 1428 § 2 (part), 2002: prior code § 7410.1)
SECTION 2. That section 13.04.020 (Statement of policy) of the San Luis Obispo
Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
The City will furnish water service in accordance with the regulations contained in this chapter
and in accordance with other applicable ordinances to any Parcel within the corporate limits and
to such areas outside the City limits as City Council may designate.
In all such cases water shall be supplied only through water meters installed as set forth in this
chapter and in each case the Customer shall be charged directly for all water passing through the
meter.
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SECTION 3. That section 13.04.030 (Sole Water Purveyor) of the San Luis Obispo
Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
The City shall be the sole water purveyor within the City limits.
SECTION 4. That section 13.04.040 (Limit of City's responsibility to furnish waster
outside of the City) of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed as a contract on the part of the City to
furnish water for any definite period or as a public utility with respect to any water furnished
outside the City. (Ord. 1428 § 2 (part), 2002: prior code § 7410.3)
SECTION 5. That section 13.04.050 (Initiation of water service) of the San Luis Obispo
Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. Each Applicant initiating water service shall be required to provide information according to
the procedures established by the Director of Finance and Information Technology and to pay a
new account setup fee established by resolution of the City Council.
B. All Applicants for water service may be required to deposit an amount established from time
to time by resolution of the City Council prior to initiation or restoration of water service. (Ord.
1428 § 2 (part), 2002: Ord. 1204 §§ 1, 2, 1992: prior code § 7410.2)
C. An application for water service may not be honored unless payment in full has been made
for water service previously rendered to the Applicant by the City. (Ord. 1428 § 2 (part), 2002:
prior code § 7410.4)
D. Applications for water service to Parcels for which a Service connection has already been
installed may be made as set forth in this chapter. Such application will signify the Applicant's
willingness and intention to comply with these regulations and to all modifications thereof, and
to new regulations or rates duly adopted, and to make payment for water service rendered.
E. If application is made for service to a Parcel where no water Service connection has been
installed, but a distribution main is adjacent to the Parcel, the Applicant, in addition to making
application for service, shall comply with the regulations governing the installation of water
Services and pay all applicable fees.
SECTION 6. That section 13.04.060 (Discontinuation of water service) of the San Luis
Obispo Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Each Customer discontinuing water service shall be required to provide information according to
the procedures established by the Director of Finance and Information Technology.
A. Nonpayment of Bills.
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1. A Customer's water service may be discontinued if a bill is not paid on or before thirty days
from the Date of Presentation. "Date of Presentation" shall be the billing date as referenced on
the billing statement.
2. A Customer's unpaid balance for water service previously rendered by the City may be
transferred to that same Customer's current water service and water service may be discontinued
if water service furnished at a previous location is not paid on or before thirty days from the Date
of Presentation.
3. If a Customer receives water service at more than one location, and the bill for service at any
one location is not paid on or before thirty days from the Date of Presentation, water Services at
all locations may be discontinued.
B. Unsafe Apparatus, The Utilities Department may discontinue service to any Parcels where
apparatus, appliances, or equipment using water is dangerous, unsafe, causing damage or not in
conformity with any laws or ordinances.
C. Service Detrimental to Others. The Utilities Department may discontinue service to any
Parcels where the demand may be detrimental or injurious to the service furnished to other
Customers.
D. Fraud and Abuse. The Utilities Department shall have the right to refuse or to discontinue
water service to any Parcels to protect itself against fraud or abuse.
E. Noncompliance. The Utilities Department may, unless otherwise provided, discontinue water
Services to a Customer for noncompliance with any of these regulations if the Customer fails to
comply with them within five days after the Date of Presentation of written notice of the Utilities
Department's intention to discontinue service. If such noncompliance affects matters of health
and safety and /or is causing property damage, and conditions warrant, the Utilities Department
may discontinue water service immediately.
F. Customer's Request for Service Discontinuance. A Customer may have his or her water
service discontinued by notifying the Finance Department reasonably well in advance of the
desired date of discontinuance. He or she will be required to pay all water charges until the date
of such discontinuance.
G. Restoration — Reconnection Charges. The Finance Department may charge such amount as
may be established from time to time by resolution of the City Council for restoring water
service which has been discontinued because of noncompliance with these rules. (Prior code
§ 7410.17)
SECTION 7. That section 13.04.070 (Illegal consumption) of the San Luis Obispo
Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
When a meter shows consumption of water after service has been officially discontinued, the
owner of the Parcel served will be held responsible for payment for the water consumption. In
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addition, the Parcel owner will pay the City a new account setup fee for the water illegally
consumed after service was previously discontinued. Water shall not be turned on again for a
Service connection until the illegal consumption has been fully paid for.
SECTION 8. That section 13.04.080 (Bills- Payment) of the San Luis Obispo Municipal
Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. Rendering of Bills.
1. Meter Readings. Meters will be read at regular intervals as established by the City Council for
the preparation of regular bills, and as required for the preparation of opening bills, closing bills
and special bills.
2. Billing Frequency. There will be twelve regular billings per year or as authorized by the City
Council.
B. Payment of Bills.
1. Periodic bills are due and payable on presentation. Payment may be made at the City Finance
Department or to an authorized collector.
2. Closing bills, if service is to be discontinued, are due and payable on presentation. Collection
will be made at the time of presentation.
3. Water bills shall be payable on the Date of Presentation and shall become delinquent thirty
days from the Date of Presentation.
4. When bills are delinquent, the Utilities Department may demand that the full amount of both
delinquent and current bills be paid.
C. Billing of Separate Meters Not Combined. Each meter on a Parcel will be considered
separately and the readings of two or more meters will not be combined unless specifically
provided for in the rate schedule, or unless the Utilities Department's operating convenience
requires the use of more than one meter.
SECTION 9. That section 13.04.090 (Rates for service) of the San Luis Obispo
Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
The water rates to be charged and collected by the Utilities Department for all billings for
Regular water service shall be established from time to time by resolution of the City Council.
(Prior code § 7410.14)
SECTION 10. That section 13.04.100 (Charges for new water service) of the San Luis
Obispo Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
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A. Charges for new water service shall be established by a resolution duly adopted by the City
Council and may be revised by resolution at any time. A copy of the current resolution shall be
maintained in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection.
B. All charges for new water service are payable upon presentation of the first bill.
C. Service and billing for both water and sewer service commence on the date the meter is
installed.
D. Applicants for new water service will be charged for the appropriate meter,
plumbing /appurtenances and installation.
E. Applicants for new water service will be charged any applicable impact fees according to
Municipal Code Chapter 4.20.
SECTION 11. That section 13.04.110 (Delinquencies and Penalties) of the San Luis
Obispo Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
For failure to pay for water service by the provisions of this chapter prior to the delinquency
date, the director of Finance may add a penalty. The amount of the penalty shall be set by
resolution of the City Council.
SECTION 12. That section 13.04.120 (Water service) of the San Luis Obispo Municipal
Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. Separate Parcels will be supplied through individual Service connections and Private service
lines shall not cross Parcel boundaries unless authorized by the Utilities Department.
B. Water Services will be installed in the size and at the location desired by the Applicant where
such requests are reasonable. Service installations will be made only to property abutting on
public streets or to such distribution mains as may be constructed in easements or rights -of -way
as determined by the Utilities Department. Services installed in new subdivisions prior to the
construction of streets or in advance of street improvements must be accepted by the Applicant
in the installed location. (Ord. 1428 § 2 (part), 2002: prior code § 7410.6)
C. Service to Multiple Units. Separate houses, buildings, living or business quarters on the same
Parcel shall be served according to the policies and procedures established by the Utilities
Department. Any exception to the policies and procedures shall be at the discretion of the
Utilities Director.
D. The Applicant shall be responsible for payment of charges for all water furnished to
combined units, supplied through a single Service connection. (Ord. 1428 § 2 (part), 2002: prior
code § 7410.11)
SECTION 13. That section 13.04.130 (Water meters) of the San Luis Obispo Municipal
Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
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A. All meters installed shall be located only in and upon streets, easements or rights -of -way that
have been formally dedicated and accepted for public use, and shall be owned by the City.
B. Changes in size of water meter.
1. The cost to change the size of a meter on existing Services will be at the Parcel owners or
Customer's expense. (Prior code § 7410.12)
2. A request for a change in size of meter will require approval of the Utilities Director. Upon
approval, the Parcel owner or Customer will be responsible for obtaining all necessary permits
(plumbing, encroachment, etc.) and payment of any applicable expenses and fees.
3. Parcels with flow rates having an average rate that exceeds the meter manufacturer's
maximum rated operating flow or other reliable benchmark as determined by the Utilities
Department shall be required to upsize the meter at Parcel owner or Customer's expense,
including payment of any applicable expenses and fees.
C. Change in Location of Meters. Meters moved for the convenience of the Parcel owner or
Customer shall be approved by the Utilities Department and will be relocated at the Parcel owner
or Customer's expense.
D. Meter errors.
1. Meter Test.
a. On Parcel owner or Customer request:
i. A Parcel owner or Customer may, giving not less than one week's notice, request the Utilities
Department to test the meter serving his or her Parcel.
ii. To cover the reasonable cost of a meter test, the Utilities Department will require the Parcel
owner or Customer to deposit such amount as may be established from time to time by resolution
of the City Council.
iii. This deposit will be returned if the meter is found to register more than two percent fast. The
Parcel owner or Customer will be notified not less than five days in advance of the time and
place of the test.
iv. A written report giving the results of the test will be shown to the Parcel owner or Customer
within ten days after completion of the test.
2. Adjustment of Bills for Meter Error. When, upon test, a meter is found to be registering more
than two percent fast under conditions of normal operations, the Utilities Department will refund
to the Customer the full amount of the overcharge, based on corrected meter readings for the
period, not exceeding one year that the meter was in use.
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3. Non - registering Meters. The Utilities Department may bill the Customer for water consumed
while the meter was not registering. The bill will be computed upon an estimate of consumption
based either upon the Customer's prior use during the same season of the year or upon a
reasonable comparison with the use of other Customers receiving the same class of service
during the same period and under similar circumstances and conditions. (Prior code § 7410.16)
4. Retirement or Removal of Meter. The cost of retiring or removing a meter service for the
convenience of the Parcel owner will be at the Parcel owner's expense.
SECTION 14. That section 13.04.140 (Installation of control valves required) of the San
Luis Obispo Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. The Parcel owner shall install a suitable valve, as close to the meter location as practicable,
the operation of which will control the entire water supply from the meter.
B. The operation by the Parcel owner or Customer of the Curbstop in the meter box is not
permitted. (Prior code § 7410.19)
SECTION 15. That section 13.04.150 (Responsibility for equipment) of the San Luis
Obispo Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. Parcel Equipment. The Parcel owner or Customer shall, at his or her own risk and expense,
furnish, install and keep in good and safe condition all equipment that may be required for
receiving, controlling, applying and utilizing water, and the City shall not be responsible for any
loss or damage caused by the improper installation of such water equipment, or the negligence,
want of proper care or wrongful act of the Parcel owner or Customer or of any of his or her
tenants, agents, employees, contractors, licensees or permittees in installing, maintaining, using,
operating or interfering with such equipment. The City shall not be responsible for damage to
property caused by spigots, faucets, valves and other equipment that are open when water is
turned on at the meter, either when the water is turned on originally, or when turned on after a
temporary shutdown.
B. City Property. The Parcel owner or Customer shall be liable for any damage to a meter,
Curbstop, water meter box or other equipment or property owned by the City which is caused by
an act of the Parcel owner or Customer or his or her tenants, agents, employees, contractors,
licensees or permittees, including the breaking or destruction of locks by the Parcel owner or
Customer or others on or near a meter. The City shall be reimbursed by the Parcel owner or
Customer for any damage promptly on presentation of a bill.
C. Private pumping equipment. The Utilities Department must approve the installation and
operation of all Private pumping equipment before City water service will be provided. Any
pumping facility that does not incorporate an automatic shutoff control that will positively
prevent motor burnout during periods of low or negative pressure will not be approved.
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This section shall not be construed to excuse the obtaining of appropriate City Council, and
other, approvals necessary to permit (1) City water service, and (2) installation and operation of
Private pumping equipment. (Prior code § 7410.18)
D. Parcel owner or Customer is responsible for maintaining plumbing connection on the Parcel
side of the meter. Parcel owner or Customer equipment must be able to withstand meter change -
outs and shutoffs. Parcel owner or Customer shall repair their equipment if determined
necessary by the City.
E. Parcel owner or Customer is responsible for maintaining acceptable access to the water meter
as determined by the City. At a minimum a two -foot (2 -foot) clearance must be provided around
meter.
F. No additions can be made in the meter box other than primary City water service.
G. Ground Wire Attachments. All individuals or business organizations are forbidden to attach
any ground wire or wires to any plumbing which is or may be connected to a Service connection
or main belonging to the City; the Utilities Department will hold the Parcel owner or Customer
liable for any damage to its property occasioned by such ground wire attachments.
H. The Utilities Department does not assume liability for inspecting apparatus on the Parcel
owner or Customer's property. The Utilities Department does reserve the right of inspection,
however, if there is reason to believe that unsafe apparatus is in use.
SECTION 16. That section 13.04.160 (Parcel owner's duty to protect against danger of
Cross - connections) of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
The Parcel owner must comply with state, county and federal laws governing the separation of
dual water systems or installation of backflow protection devices to protect the public water
supply from the danger of Cross - connections. (Prior code § 7410.20)
SECTION 17. That section 13.04.170 (Interruption in service) of the San Luis Obispo
Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. The City shall not be liable for damage or claims which may result from an interruption in
service. Temporary shutdowns may be made by the Utilities Department to make improvements
and repairs. Whenever possible and as time permits, all Customers affected will be notified prior
to making such shutdowns. (Prior code § 7410.21)
B. Master metered properties such as mobile home parks and large apartment complexes must
notify the Utilities Department and Police Department a minimum of 24 hours prior to any
planned interruptions in water service for repairs, maintenance or other reason.
SECTION 18. That section 13.04.180 (Main extensions other than subdivisions) of the
San Luis Obispo Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
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A. Water mains may be extended by developers or other interested parties that would benefit by
their extension, at their cost, provided the improvements are designed to current City standards
and policies and are approved by both the Public Works and Utilities Directors.
B. The owner or developer who installs improvements which abut property other than that being
developed or in a greater size or capacity than that required for the development of the property
under consideration may be reimbursed as provided in Section 16.20.110 of this code. (Ord.
1501 §4,2007)
C. Where an extension of the distribution main is necessary or a substantial investment is
required to furnish service, the Applicant will be informed by the Utilities Department as to
whether or not the service can be extended under these regulations as set forth in this chapter.
(Ord. 1428 § 2 (part), 2002: prior code § 7410)
SECTION 19. That section 13.04.190 (Utilities Department ingress and egress rights) of
the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Representatives from the Utilities Department shall have the right of ingress to a Parcel for any
purpose reasonably connected with the furnishing of water service. (Prior code § 7410.22)
SECTION 20. That section 13.04.200 (Fire hydrants) of the San Luis Obispo Municipal
Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. Use of and Damage to Fire Hydrants. No person, other than those designated and authorized
by the proper authority, or by the Utilities Department, shall open any fire hydrant, attempt to
draw water from it or in any manner damage or tamper with it. Any violation of this regulation
will be prosecuted according to law.
B. Moving of Fire Hydrants. When a fire hydrant has been installed in the location specified by
the proper authority, the Utilities Department has fulfilled its obligation. If a property owner or
other party desires a change in the size, type or location of the hydrant, he or she shall bear all
costs of such changes, without refund. Any change in the location of a fire hydrant must be
approved by the proper authority. (Prior code § 7410.25)
SECTION 21. That section 13.04.210 (Water service for fire protection) of the San Luis
Obispo Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. Fire
1. For all projects for which the installation of one or more City standard fire hydrants are
required by the Fire Chief pursuant to the authority of California Fire Code Section 507.5.1, such
hydrant or hydrants shall be incorporated into a reliable water distribution system which is
directly connected to an adequate transmission system.
2. Each City standard fire hydrant required shall be operative and accepted by the Utilities
Department prior to the commencement of combustible construction on the project.
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3. Upon acceptance by the City of any City standard fire hydrant constructed by the City or by
City administered contract awarded in compliance with applicable bidding requirements, the
Utilities Department shall determine the total extent of the properties benefited by the hydrant
installation and shall assign to each Parcel or portion of Parcel benefited a share of the total cost
of the hydrant installation. Such assigned shares shall be approved by the City Council.
4. The extent of the properties benefited
recommendations of the latest edition of the
National Fire Protection Association, or any
resolution of the City Council.
shall be determined in accordance with the
Fire Protection Handbook, published by the
subsequent recognized standard adopted by
5. As a condition to the issuance of a building permit for construction upon a Parcel or portion
of a Parcel to which has been assigned a share of the cost of a City standard fire hydrant, the
permittee shall reimburse to the City, or to the party originally funding the hydrant construction,
the total assigned share. Such reimbursement obligation shall exist for a period of fifteen years
after City acceptance of the fire hydrant.
B. Water Main Improvements for Fire Protection.
1. Upon acceptance by the City of water mains installed to provide a reliable water distribution
system in accordance with subsection Al of this section, and if such mains have been
constructed by the City or City- administered contract awarded in compliance with applicable
bidding requirements, the Utilities Department shall determine the total extent of the properties
benefited for fire protection by the water main installation and shall assign to each Parcel or
portion of Parcel benefited, a share of the total cost of the installation. Such assigned shares shall
be approved by the City Council.
2. The extent of the properties benefited
recommendations of the latest edition of the
National Fire Protection Association, or any
resolution of the City Council.
shall be determined in accordance with the
Fire Protection Handbook, published by the
subsequent recognized standard adopted by
3. As a condition of the issuance of a building permit for construction upon a Parcel or portion
of a Parcel to which has been assigned a share of the water main cost, the permittee shall
reimburse to the City, or to the party originally funding the water main construction, the total
assigned share. Such reimbursement obligation shall exist for a period of fifteen years after City
acceptance of the water main. (Prior code § 7410.26)
SECTION 22. That section 13.04.220 (Private fire protection Service connections -
Charges- Ownership) of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
A. Purpose. A Private fire protection Service connection in three- to ten -inch size will be
furnished only if adequate provision is made to prevent the use of water from such Services for
purposes other than fire extinguishing.
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B. Quantitative Charges.
1. Water for Fires. No charge will be made for water used to extinguish accidental fires.
2. Water for Fire Storage Tanks. Occasionally water may be obtained from a private fire service
for filling a tank connected with the fire service, but only if written permission is secured from
the Utilities Department in advance and an approved means of measurement is available. The
rates for general use will be applied.
C. Violation of Agreement. If water is used from a fire service in violation of the agreement or
of these regulations, the Utilities Department may, at its option, discontinue and remove the
service.
D. Ownership of the Fire Service.
All appurtenant equipment from the shut -off valve closest to the water main, including
connections, pumps, tanks, chlorinators installed at any point in the line to the Parcel's water
outlets shall be the sole responsibility of the Parcel owner, both as to the original installation and
as to the maintenance and upkeep. Such installations must be approved by the Utilities
Department. (Prior code § 7410.27)
E. Pressure and Supply. The Utilities Department assumes no responsibility for loss or damage
because of lack of water or pressure and agrees only to furnish such quantities and pressures as
are available in its general water distribution system.
SECTION 23. That section 13.04.230 (Private fire protection service - Monthly rates) of
the San Luis Obispo Municipal` Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
The monthly rates for Private fire protection service shall be established from time to time by
resolution of the City Council. (Prior code § 7410.28)
SECTION 24. That section 13.04.240 (Privately owned water wells) of the San Luis
Obispo Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Appropriate use of privately -owned wells is allowed on individual Parcels. The use of the water
from a well shall only be utilized on the Parcel on which it is situated.
SECTION 25. That section 13.04.250 (Violations deemed misdemeanor) of the San
Luis Obispo Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Other than authorized water distribution staff, any person who operates or attempts to open or
close any water system valve shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall also be held liable for
any damage that may result. (Ord. 1484 § 11, 2005: prior code § 7410.29)
SECTION 26. A summary of this ordinance, together with the names of Council
members voting for and against, shall be published at least five (5) days prior to its final passage,
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in The Tribune, a newspaper published and circulated in this City. This ordinance shall go into
effect at the expiration of thirty (30) days after its final passage.
INTRODUCED on the 181h day of March 2014, AND FINALLY ADOPTED by the
Council of the City of San Luis Obispo on the 1St day of April 2014 on the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members Ashbaugh, Carpenter and Smith, Vice Mayor
Christianson and Mayor Marx
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor n Marx
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Christine =Dietrick
City Attorney