Chapter 13.18 — SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR GAS PIPELINES
South Gate Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · South Gate
§ 13.18.010. Rights granted.¶
The franchisee shall have the right, during the period covered by the franchise and subject to the terms and conditions thereof, to make service connections with all property adjoining highways and to furnish and distribute gas through said pipes and pipelines for any purpose. (Ord. 1349 § 1 (part), 9-12-1977)
§ 13.18.020. Approval.¶
On all pipelines carrying gas heavier than air laid pursuant to the franchise, the fire chief shall approve where flush-valve connections shall be placed in the line. The availability of adequate water supplies, the commodities transmitted in the line, and the location of control valves shall be considered when making such determination. Such flush-valve connections shall be installed in the manner prescribed by the fire chief.
(Ord. 1349 § 1 (part), 9-12-1977)
§ 13.18.030. Report to city clerk.¶
The franchisee, during the life of the franchise, shall prepare and file with the city clerk a report as provided by Section 13.16.060.
(Ord. 1349 § 1 (part), 9-12-1977)
§ 13.18.040. Report to director of public works.¶
The franchisee, during the life of the franchise, shall prepare and file with the director of public works a report as provided by Section 13.16.070.
(Ord. 1349 § 1 (part), 9-12-1977)
§ 13.18.050. Payments.¶
The franchisee, during the life of the franchise, shall make annual payments to the city as provided in Sections 13.10.020 and 13.10.040.
(Ord. 1349 § 1 (part), 9-12-1977)
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