Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title VII — PUBLIC WORKS›Chapter 3 — WATER Revised 9/26
Arcata Municipal Code Art. 14 Rates
Arcata Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · Arcata
Cite as: Arcata Municipal Code Article 14 · Text as of 2026-10-05
Sec. 7920 Water service charges.¶
All water service charges shall be as established from time to time by resolution of the City Council.
Sec. 7921 Service charge adjustments. (Amd. Ord. 1194, eff. 9/4/1992)¶
In the event of a leak in a utility customer’s private water system, a service charge adjustment may be made, provided the leak has been repaired in a timely manner. The adjustment will be based on the water consumption for the same billing period in the prior year.
Sec. 7922 General adjustments.¶
If for any reason a customer feels that an adjustment of their water billing is warranted, the customer shall set forth his contention in writing to the Finance Director, who shall approve or reject the claim. The customer may appeal that decision to the City Council in writing, within ten (10) days of the Finance Director’s determination. Any such adjustment granted will be retroactive for a period not to exceed one (1) year. (Ord. 913, 1/19/1979; Ord. 1518, eff. 7/1/2019)
Get a plain-English answer with a citation back to this text.
Ask AI about this code