Jackson Municipal Code Div. I In General

For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meaning respectively ascribed to them by this section:

"Administrative regulations"

means the regulations ("the regulations") adopted by resolution of the city council which, in addition to the provisions of this chapter, govern the operation of the water system.

"Applicant"

means the property owner applying for water service, water service connection, or water main extension.

"City"

means the City of Jackson, a municipal corporation, and its duly authorized representatives.

"Commercial office"

means the business office of the City of Jackson, department of water resources.

"Construction water permit"

means the permit required for anyone using water for construction purposes prior to installation of permanent meter.

"Consumer"

means a person or entity of record as a customer receiving water service or other services from the water system.

"Demand"

means the rate of draft of water for specified time; the total quantity of water delivered or received.

"Fire Chief"

means the chief officer of the Jackson fire department.

"Jackson municipal water system, "water system," "the water department" or the "department"

means the water system acquired by the City of Jackson from Jackson water works effective January 1, 1993, together with such additions and improvements thereto as may be made from time to time.

"Main extension"

means extension of transmission or distribution pipelines, exclusive of service connections, beyond existing facilities.

"Mains"

means the transmission or distribution pipelines of the water system.

"Owner"

means the person owning fee title or the person in whose name the legal title to the property appears by deed duly recorded in the county recorder's office, or the person in possession of the property of buildings under claim of, or exercising acts of ownership over the property for him or herself or, as executor, administrator, guardian or trustee for another.

"Premises"

means that separate, identifiable and transferable lot or parcel of real property, including the improvements thereon; except that, any portion thereof having well defined boundaries such as walls, fences or hedges, which prevent the common use of the property by all occupants, for the purpose of this chapter shall be considered separate premises.

"Services"

means the delivery or receipt of water; a water service connection; and act or duty performed by the water system.

"Superintendent"

means the water superintendent charged with the responsibility of operation and maintenance of the water system in the field.

"Water service"

means the delivery or receipt of water from the water system; a water service connection.

"Water service connection"

means the connection including service pipes, meters and appurtenances through which water delivery is made to an individual occupancy.

"Water system"

means the water facilities and the entire physical plant of the water resources division of the city public works department, up to user's meter.

(Ord. 578 §2, 1995)

A. Rules as set forth herein are adopted to govern the general operation of the Jackson water system to provide an efficient and commercial water supply.

B. The city council shall adopt by resolution or ordinance, rates, fees, charges and administrative and operating regulations to further the purposes of this chapter, and which do not conflict with the provisions herein.

C. The payment of rates, fees and charges as set forth and adopted by resolution or ordinance of the city council pursuant to the provisions of this chapter are adopted as conditions to obtaining water and other services from the Jackson water system.

In case of fire, or alarm of fire, should circumstances warrant:

A. The water system shall have the right to shut off water from any customer or number of customers without notice and to keep it shut off as long as necessary;

B. The fire chief or incident command officer shall have the authority, should the need arise, to request the setting of gates and valves in water mains to secure the greatest possible pressure at the points required. When the need for such changes has passed, the requesting fire officer shall notify the superintendent in order that the system may be restored to its normal operating status.

(Ord. 578 §2, 1995)

No person except an authorized employee of the water system shall open or close any valve or tap, or modify any regulator on water system, or insert tees, stopcocks or ferrules therein. Where service pipes are found disconnected at the corporation stop, they shall be reconnected only by an authorized employee of the water system.

(Ord. 578 §2, 1995)

Provided that an inspection warrant is obtained when necessary, authorized employees of the water system or its duly authorized agents shall at all reasonable times have the right of ingress and egress to a customer's premises for any purposes reasonably associated with providing services to the customer, conservation of water, or inspection of the water system.

All persons engaged in construction or street work shall give at least ten days' written notice to the water system for removal or displacement of water system facilities that may interfere or conflict with street work and any damage resulting to such facilities from such failure to give notice shall be charged against the person engaged in such work. All costs involved in the removal or displacement of water facilities shall be paid by the person engaged in such work, except where provisions of city permits or contracts state otherwise.

(Ord. 578 §2, 1995)

The city shall not be liable for damages resulting from:

A. Any interruption of service or damage caused by spigots, valves or other equipment or fixtures that are open when water is turned on, whether when water is turned on originally or when turned on after a temporary shutoff;

B. Any increase or decrease in delivery pressure.

(Ord. 578 §2, 1995)

A. Every person accepting delivery of water from the water system shall be considered as having expressed his or her consent to be bound by this chapter and the administrative or operating regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter. Whenever any of the provisions of this chapter and administrative regulations are violated, the city reserves the right to discontinue water service for noncompliance. Unless otherwise provided, the water system shall discontinue water service if the customer fails to comply within five days after the date of written notice of violation. If such noncompliance affects matters of health or safety, or affects the operation, maintenance or other costs of the water system, water service may be discontinued immediately without prior notice.

B. Water service shall not be resumed unless and until all unpaid fees and charges are paid, and other requirements of this chapter and administrative regulations are fulfilled.

C. Without limiting the foregoing, all users shall comply with Section 13.55.030, whether or not a formal drought or water shortage has been declared.

(Ord. 578 §2, 1995; Ord. 709 §2, 2019)

It is unlawful for any person or entity other than the water system to sell water within the corporate limits and service area of the city without having first received authorization to do so by resolution of the city council. Bottled water and vending machines are exempted from this provision.

(Ord. 578 §2, 1995)

A. Before water shall be supplied to any premises, the customer shall make written application to the city for water service on a form provided by the city. The default customer shall be the owner of the property as shown on the latest Amador County secured assessment roll. However, to the extent required by law or permitted by the city, tenants may obtain service subject to Section 13.50.130.

B. New applications for service shall be accompanied by a deposit as set forth in the administrative regulations. Deposits, less any amount for unpaid fees and charges, shall be returned upon discontinuance of service. The administrative rules and regulations shall provide for the establishment of credit ratings to minimize or eliminate the need for deposits in appropriate cases.

C. Receipt of any application shall not obligate the water system to provide service until the application is approved and all deposits received.

The city shall have the right to refuse to furnish water or may discontinue water service to any premises for the following reasons:

A. The requested water service demand may be detrimental or injurious to the water service of other customers;

B. The distribution facilities are inadequate to supply the requested water service demand;

C. The premises are not cleared for occupancy by the issuance of: (1) a certificate of occupancy; (2) a final sign-off of the building permit; or (3) planning and zoning clearance or use permit authorizing the activity or occupancy proposed.

(Ord. 578 §2, 1995)