15.17.100 Enforcement and fees.
A. Depending on the extent of the water waste, the city may, after written notification to customer and a reasonable time to correct the violation as solely determined by the city, take some or all of the following actions. Seventy-two hours from notice of the violation shall be considered a reasonable time for correction, absent unusual circumstances that lengthen or shorten the reasonable time for correction. Penalties, fees and charges noted below shall be established by resolution of the city:
1. Personal contact with the customer at the address of the water service. If personal contact is unsuccessful, written notice of the violation including a date that the violation is to be corrected may be left on the premises, with a copy of the notice sent by certified mail to the customer.
2. The city may install a flow-restricting device on the service line.
3. The city may levy a water waste fine to the customer.
4. The city may shut off water service, and the charge for same shall be billed to the customer. Except in cases of extreme emergency as solely determined by the city manager, service shall not be reinstated until verified by the city that the violation has been corrected and all charges and fees have been paid.
B. Depending on the nature and extent of water waste and/or the condition creating water waste, the city may discontinue water services without notice, pursuant to Section 15.12.070, and/or discontinue water services pursuant to Section 15.12.080.
C. In addition to discontinuance of water services, any violation of this chapter is subject to enforcement as specified in Chapters 1.10 through 1.16.
(Ord. 2316 NCS §3 (part), 2009.)