Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title VII — PUBLIC WORKS›Chapter 3 — WATER Revised 9/26
Arcata Municipal Code Art. 8 Billing
Arcata Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · Arcata
Cite as: Arcata Municipal Code Article 8 · Text as of 2026-10-05
Sec. 7780 Billing period. (Amd. Ord. 1194, eff. 9/4/1992)¶
The regular billing period will be monthly.
Sec. 7781 Opening and closing bills. (Amd. Ord. 1194, eff. 9/4/1992)¶
Opening and closing bills for less than the normal billing period shall be prorated both as to minimum charges and quantity blocks. If the total period for which service is rendered is less than two weeks, the bill shall not be less than one-half (1/2) of the monthly minimum charge applicable. Closing bills may be estimated by the Finance Department for the final period as an expediency to permit the customer to pay the closing bill at the time service is discontinued.
Sec. 7782 Payment of bills. (Amd. Ord. 1194, eff. 9/4/1992)¶
Bills for water service shall be rendered at the end of each billing period. Bills shall be payable on presentation.
Sec. 7783 Billing of separate meters not combined.¶
Separate bills will be rendered for each service connection or meter installation except where the Environmental Services Department has, for its own convenience, installed two or more meters in place of one meter. Where such installations are made, the meter readings will be combined for billing purposes. (Ord. 1516, eff. 8/16/2019)
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