§ 154-116. Installation of separate water meters for individual units of groups of single-family dwellings.

(a)

Individual water meters for each living unit of groups of single-family dwellings served by a single water meter will be installed by the city, on request, after the following conditions are met:

(1)

The owner of all individual living units served by a single meter must give written consent to the installation of individual water meters.

(2)

The owner of each individual living unit must pay the cost of the meter and all installation costs in accordance with the city's fee schedule in force at the time of installation.

(3)

Existing and proposed distribution piping and appurtenances must conform to the department of water design criteria and construction manual in force at the time of installation.

(4)

Except as provided in this section, the meters and appropriate housing for the meters must be designed for installation in an existing city-owned street right-of-way.

(5)

If existing city-owned rights-of-way are not suitable for the installation of individual meters, in addition to subsections (a)(1) through (a)(4) of this section, the following conditions must be met for the installation of individual meters on private property:

a.

The owners of all individual living units shall grant easements to the city for meter installation within ten feet of the curbline of existing rights-of-way for water mains.

b.

The easements shall comply with the specifications then in force of the department of water.

c.

The owner of all individual living units shall sign an agreement indemnifying the city from any and all damage claims resulting from the installation, maintenance of and access to meters on private property.

d.

The owner of each individual living premises shall sign a written acknowledgement that water lines between the meter and living unit and the living unit interior plumbing will be maintained by the owner and that cutoff valves must be installed by the owner on the discharge side of the meter box at or near the property line.

e.

If required in lieu of dedicated streets, a 20-foot right-of-way centered on the water main shall be conveyed to the city, except that the commissioner of water may accept a narrower right-of-way where obstructions are involved.

(b)

Water and sewer rates for individual units of groups of single-family dwellings for which individual meters are installed shall be in accordance with the rates set forth for single-family residences.

(Code 1977, § 9-4083)