Earlier editions: 2026-07
Live Oak, Sutter County Municipal Code Ch. 13.08 Application for Water Connection
Live Oak, Sutter County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Live Oak, Sutter County
Cite as: Live Oak, Sutter County Municipal Code Chapter 13.08 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 13.08.010. Required—Service connection charges.¶
Each applicant for water service shall be required to sign an application form provided by the City before the City will commence service, and during regular business hours, service will be connected pursuant to the City's user fee schedule.
(Ord. 175 § 1, 1973; Ord. 559 § 1, 2017)
§ 13.08.020. No existing service connection.¶
Applications for regular water service where no main extension is required shall be made upon a form provided by the City.
(Ord. 175 § 2, 1973; Ord. 559 § 1, 2017)
§ 13.08.030. Undertaking of applicant.¶
Each application shall signify the customer's willingness and intention to comply with this chapter and other laws and regulations relating to the regular water service and to make payment for the water services required.
(Ord. 175 § 3, 1973; Ord. 559 § 1, 2017)
§ 13.08.040. Payment for previous service.¶
An application shall not be honored unless payment in full has been made for water services previously rendered to the applicant by the City.
(Ord. 175 § 4, 1973; Ord. 559 § 1, 2017)
§ 13.08.050. Installation of services.¶
Regular water service shall be installed at the location desired by the applicant. The size of such service shall be finally determined by the City. Service installations may be made only to property abutting on public streets or abutting on such distribution mains as may be constructed in alleys or easements, at the convenience of the City. Services installed in new subdivisions prior to the construction of streets or in advance of street improvements shall be accepted by the applicant in the installed location.
(Ord. 175 § 5, 1973; Ord. 559 § 1, 2017)
§ 13.08.060. Changes in customer's equipment.¶
Customers making any material change in the size, character, or extent of the equipment or operations utilizing water service, or whose change in operations results in a large increase in the use of water, shall immediately give the City written notice of the nature of the change and, if necessary, amend their applications.
(Ord. 175 § 6, 1973; Ord. 559 § 1, 2017)
§ 13.08.070. Installation charges—Ownership of pipes and fixtures.¶
A. Water installation charges shall be determined from time to time by resolution of the City Council.
B. All installations of pipe and appurtenant fixtures shall remain the property of the City, and no part thereof shall be refunded to any utility customer at any time.
(Ord. 175 § 7, 1973; Ord. 190, 1975; Ord. 253 § 1, 1980; Ord. 559 § 1, 2017)
§ 13.08.080. Installation extension charges.¶
Where adequate water and/or sewer mains are existing and are contiguous to the property not previously served, main extension charges shall be charged within the corporate limits of the City, payable in advance, before the installation of new services and/or meters as determined from time to time by resolution of the City Council.
(Ord. 175 § 8, 1973; Ord. 182, 1974; Ord. 253 § 1, 1980; Ord. 559 § 1, 2017)
§ 13.08.090. Connection charges.¶
Water connection charges shall be determined from time to time by resolution of the City Council.
(Ord. 175 § 9, 1973; Ord. 253 § 1, 1980; Ord. 559 § 1, 2017)
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