2396•ORDINANCE NO. 2396
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13.07 OF THE MOSES LAKE MUNICIPAL
CODE ENTITLED "WATER REGULATIONS"
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 13.07 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Water Regulations" is amended as
follows:
13.07.020 Connection to City Water System:
A.Purpose: The requirement to connect to the city water system is to reduce the need for
Group A and B water systems; and to reduce well bore holes, which are potential
contamination sources.
B.New Buildings: All newly constructed buildings that will have human occupancy, as defined
in the building code, shall be connected to the city water system.
C.Existing Buildings: Owners of all existing buildings that have human occupancy, as defined
by the building code, that are within two hundred feet (200') of the city water system shall be
required to connect to the city water system within six (6) months of city notification; provided
that, single and duplex residences will not be required to connect if the cost of making the
connection exceeds nine thousand dollars ($9,000). All connections shall be at the owner's
expense.
D.Private Water Systems: Properties that are connected to a private water system that is
approved by the Department of Health are exempt from MLMC Chapter 13.07.
13.07.070 Water Service Connection:
A. All water service connections shall be metered. All irrigation meters serving the planter areas
within city right-of-way shall be connected to the city water system. Each lot or tax parcel
shall be served individually form the city water system. All buildings shall be separately
connected to the city water system; except
1.Separate buildings that are under single ownership and are on one lot, or within a binding
site plan, or planned unit development may be served by a master meter serving the
property.
2.Buildings within a binding site plan or a planned development district where private water
mains are approved, or a commercial or industrial development where private mains are
approved may connect the service lines to the private water main. The meters shall be
on the private property at locations approved by the Municipal Services Director.
B. The property owner is responsible to supply and install the service line, saddle, setter, tile,
ring, lid, and all fittings for connecting to the water main per Community Street and Utility
Standards. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to schedule the actual tap to
the water main and the installation of the meter with the Water Division.
C. Should water consumption exceed the rated capacity of the water meter, the city may replace
the meter with a larger meter. Costs assessed shall be as listed in Moses Lake Municipal
Code Chapter 3.58.
D. Meters larger than two inches (2") shall be purchased and installed by owner, consistent with
the Community Street and Utility Standards.
Adopted by the City Council and signed by its MayorilWon Ma 27 2008.
Ronald C. Covey, Niay
ecy-
nance Director onald R. Cone
APPR VED AS TO FORM:
emes A. er, City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 2396
PAGE 2 May 27, 2008
E.The charges listed in Moses Lake Municipal Code Chapter 3.58 shall be made on newly
constructed water mains for water purity samples, filling and flushing mains, and connecting
to existing mains.
F.The charges listed in Moses Lake Municipal Code Chapter 3.58 for a water service
connection, shall be paid in full before a connection is made to the city-owned meter.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5) days after its passage and publication
of its summary as provided by law.
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