§ 14.23.010 — Definitions

14.23.010 - Definitions.

The following definitions shall apply to this chapter: A. Water theft means an action to divert, tamper, or reconnect water utility services. B. Divert means to change the intended course or path of water without the authorization or consent of the utility. C. Tamper means to rearrange, injure, alter, interfere with, or otherwise prevent from performing a normal or customary function. D. Reconnection means the reconnection of water service by a customer or other person after service has been lawfully disconnected by the utility. E. Unauthorized water use is defined as: (1) The use of water from a stationary service connection where lawful water service has not been established or has been disconnected by the utility; (2) The use of water from a City-owned fire hydrant for any use other than fire suppression, except where a permit has been issued by the Public Utilities General Manager, or designee, for temporary service; (3) Any use of a City-owned hydrant in violation of the terms and conditions of a hydrant permit; F. Person and responsible party shall have the same meanings as defined in Chapter 1.17 of this Code.

(Ord. 7621 § 1, 2023)