Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 13 — PUBLIC SERVICES›Chapter 13.04 — WATER
Lincoln Municipal Code Art. VIII Prohibitions and Violations
Lincoln Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Lincoln
Cite as: Lincoln Municipal Code Article VIII · Text as of 2026-10-04
13.04.500 - Use in violation.¶
It is unlawful for any person to use, turn on or tap water except in accord with this chapter and without obtaining a permit as required by Article I.
(Ord. No. 974B, § 2(Exh. 1), 8-28-2018; Ord. No. 888B, § 2, 11-12-2013)
13.04.510 - Heating and cooling devices.¶
It is unlawful for any heating or cooling device to use water that is not re-circulated. The only water added to such systems shall be limited to the purposes of making up losses in the process. Under no circumstances shall water be returned to the distribution system of the city. This prohibition shall apply to all devices for heating or cooling, whether used for residential, commercial, industrial or manufacturing purposes.
(Ord. No. 974B, § 2(Exh. 1), 8-28-2018; Ord. No. 888B, § 2, 11-12-2013)
13.04.530 - Fluoridation.¶
It is unlawful for any agent or employee of the city or any person, firm or corporation acting in behalf of the city under a contract with the city or otherwise, to mingle or combine any fluorides in any form or in any quantity or in any manner with the public water supply of the city.
(Ord. No. 974B, § 2(Exh. 1), 8-28-2018; Ord. No. 888B, § 2, 11-12-2013)
13.04.540 - Penalties for violation.¶
(a) A first violation of any provision of Article VI is an infraction punishable as provided in the general state law for infractions. A second or subsequent violation of a provision of Article VI during any calendar year is a misdemeanor as provided in subsection (b) of this section.
(b) Any violation of this chapter, except as provided in subsection (a) of this section, is a misdemeanor. Each day that a violation exists constitutes a separate and distinct offense.
(c) In addition to a prosecution for a violation of this chapter, a consumer or occupant, or owner of property served by the city with water may have such service discontinued if, after a noticed hearing, the director determines that such person willfully wastes water on a continuing basis. The determination of the director may be appealed to the city council if a notice of appeal has been filed with the city clerk within ten days after the determination of the director to discontinue service has been delivered in writing to the person whose service is being discontinued. During the pendency of an appeal to the council, whose decision shall be final, water service shall be maintained in effect.
(Ord. No. 974B, § 2(Exh. 1), 8-28-2018; Ord. No. 888B, § 2, 11-12-2013)
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