§ 13.04.075 — Water service for community gardens

13.04.075 Water service for community gardens.

The director may authorize lots or parcels utilized for a community garden, as defined in Section 17.108.040 of this code, to use the existing water service connection of an adjoining lot or parcel to provide irrigation for the community garden if the owner of the adjoining lot or parcel consents to such use, provided that: A. A backflow prevention device is installed and periodically tested in accordance with such requirements as may be specified by the director to protect the potable water supply of the city and of the adjoining lot or parcel served by the existing water service connection; and B. A water meter is installed on the existing water service connection. The owner of the adjoining lot or parcel served by the existing water service connection shall notify the director prior to the initiation of any such use, and shall be liable for all rates, charges, and fees for the water service furnished to the existing water service connection used to provide irrigation for the community garden. (Ord. 2013-0021 § 38; Ord. 2011-031 § 2)