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Title 6 — Sanitation and Health›Chapter 6-5 — WATER CODE

Turlock Municipal Code Art. 6 Non-metered Services

Turlock Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Turlock

Cite as: Turlock Municipal Code Article 6 · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 6-5-601. Residences (apartments, mobile home parks, recreation rooms, etc.).

(a) Per living unit:

Number of Rooms Charge Per Living Unit Effective July 1, 2004 Effective July 1, 2005 Effective July 1, 2006 Effective July 1, 2007 Effective July 1, 2008
0-5 Rooms $7.05 $9.35 $11.35 $13.30 $14.80 $15.55
6-8 Rooms $7.90 $10.50 $12.70 $14.90 $16.55 $17.40
More than 8 Rooms $8.70 $11.55 $14.00 $16.45 $18.25 $19.15

(b) Landscaping - based on square footage of lot:

Square Footage Rate Effective July 1, 2004 Effective July 1, 2005 Effective July 1, 2006 Effective July 1, 2007 Effective July 1, 2008
0 to 5,500 Square Feet $5.55 $7.35 $8.95 $10.50 $11.65 $12.25
Each additional 2,000 square feet or fraction thereof $0.85 $1.15 $1.35 $1.60 $1.80 $1.85

(1019-CS, Added, 02/12/2004; 1027-CS, Amended, 06/10/2004)

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§ 6-5-602. Commercial non-metered accounts.

(a) Non-water related establishments. Charges to be based on sewer fixture units as follows:

Existing Effective July 1, 2004 Effective July 1, 2005 Effective July 1, 2006 Effective July 1, 2007 Effective July 1, 2008
(1) 1 to 15 fixture Units $9.45 $13.00 $15.75 $18.25 $20.50 $21.50
(2) Each additional 5 Units or portion thereof: $0.85 $1.15 $1.40 $1.60 $1.80 $1.90
(3) When water is available but not related to fixture units, such as for landscaping: minimum charge $9.45 $13.00 $15.75 $18.25 $20.50 $21.50

(b) Water related establishments. Shall be charged as follows:

Existing Effective July 1, 2004 Effective July 1, 2005 Effective July 1, 2006 Effective July 1, 2007 Effective July 1, 2008
(1) Barber/beauty shops or electrologists/manicurist per operator/station: $9.45 $13.00 $15.75 $18.25 $20.50 $21.50
Minimum Charge: $10.50 $14.45 $17.50 $20.30 $22.80 $23.90
(2) Boarding houses, convalescent hospitals, dormitories, hotels, lodging houses and rooming houses (per bed charge): $3.15 $4.35 $5.25 $6.10 $6.85 $7.15
(3) Carnivals and circuses: For each water service one inch (1") or less in size (per day): $9.45 $13.00 $15.75 $18.25 $20.50 $21.50
(4) Carnivals and circuses: For each water service greater than 1" (per day): $78.75 $108.35 $131.25 $152.10 $170.85 $170.15
(5) Churches, halls, auditoriums
plus fixture units: $15.75 $21.65 $26.25 $30.40 $34.17 $35.85
(6) Dentists per chair: $6.30 $8.65 $10.50 $12.15 $13.65 $14.35
(7) Doctors, medical (per Doctor) (includes but not limited to chiropractor, optometrist and veterinary offices): $12.60 $17.35 $21.00 $24.35 $27.35 $28.65
(8) Food outlets/eating and drinking establishments:
(i) Food outlet wherein meats, fresh vegetable or groceries are sold and/or exchanged shall be charged: (plus fixture unit cost shown above) $15.75 $21.65 $26.25 $30.40 $34.17 $35.85
(ii) Eating/drinking establishments (maximum occupancy load). Cost per seat:
First 50 $0.79 $1.10 $1.30 $1.55 $1.70 $1.80
51-100 $0.63 $0.85 $1.05 $1.20 $1.35 $1.45
Over 100 $0.47 $0.65 $0.80 $0.90 $1.00 $1.05
Minimum Charge $35.70 $49.11 $59.50 $68.94 $77.44 $81.22
(iii) Bakeries without seats, including takeout only food, establishments $22.05 $30.33 $36.75 $42.58 $47.83 $50.17
(9) Kennels and stables: $12.60 $17.35 $21.00 $24.35 $27.35 $28.65
(10) Laboratories (physical, chemical, photography, biological, dental): $24.15 $33.20 $40.25 $46.65 $52.40 $54.95
(11) Service stations (plus food outlet rate if a Mini-Mart): $18.90 $26.00 $31.50 $36.50 $41.00 $43.00
(12) Veterinary clinics/ veterinary hospitals (plus charge for kennel/stable where applicable). $12.60 $7.35 $21.00 $24.35 $27.35 $28.65
(13) Car lots: Charges based on landscaping rate and fixture unit rate if there is water in the office.

(c) Lot size used for business and industrial purposes shall be by area of landscaped/open spaces using water:

Area Charge Effective July 1, 2004 Effective July 1, 2005 Effective July 1, 2006 Effective July 1, 2007 Effective July 1, 2008
Less than 500 square feet No charge No charge No charge No charge No charge No charge
500 - 5,500 square feet, inclusive $5.55 $7.65 $9.25 $10.70 $12.05 $12.65
Every 2,000 square feet thereafter, or fraction thereof $0.85 $1.15 $1.40 $1.65 $1.85 $1.95

(d) The Water Service User Rate charged for commercial accounts shall be based upon the number of fixture units, unless otherwise specified. The rate shall be charged per individual business based upon the number of fixture units regardless of whether several users share a common building or property.

(1019-CS, Added, 02/12/2004; 1027-CS, Amended, 06/10/2004; 1032-CS, Amended, 08/26/2004)

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§ 6-5-603. Fire line service charge.

This charge is for water systems using City of Turlock water lines and fire hydrants for fire protection but who supply potable water through their own water lines. This is a monthly charge.

Linear feet Existing Effective July 1, 2004 Effective July 1, 2005 Effective July 1, 2006 Effective July 1, 2007 Effective July 1, 2008
$ 0.011 $ 0.15 $ 0.18 $ 0.21 $ 0.24 $ 0.25

(1019-CS, Added, 02/12/2004; 1027-CS, Amended, 06/10/2004)

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