§ 47-21. Water meter and box to be free from rubbish and obstructions.  


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  • Wherever a water meter is set, whether in an easement or in the basement of a building, the customer shall keep the space occupied by the meter and the meter box or vault free from rubbish, animals or obstructions of any kind. In the event the water meter box or vault is buried or obstructed, the department may give written notice to the customer requiring such person to uncover or remove obstructions from the meter box or vault within 30 days of the notice. If the customer does not remove the obstruction, the city may remove the obstruction and charge the customer or property owner the city's cost for such work. If the customer fails to make payment, the city may file a lien against the property as provided in section 47-44 of this Code. If the meter is obstructed by persons not controlled by the customer or owner, or by conditions beyond control of the customer, the city may remove the obstructions or uncover the meter and bring appropriate legal action against the person responsible for the obstructions."

(Code 1968, § 49-20; Ord. No. 07-599, § 11, 5-16-07)

Cross reference

Solid waste and litter control, Ch. 39.