Unauthorized use.
Chandler City Code § 50-8
in effect50-8. - Unauthorized use.
A service charge of one hundred dollars ($100.00) plus charges for estimated consumption, according to the applicable consumption rate schedule, will be assessed to any customer for unauthorized use of water services for each occurrence. Unauthorized use shall mean the taking of service by (a) turning the service on without authority, or (b) by connecting directly into service or hydrant without a meter, or (c) willfully modifying the meter or service apparatus so as to cause loss or reduction in consumption registration. Such sum shall be charged against the premises, and the supply of water to such premises shall be withheld until such sum is paid. In addition, charges for damages and/or special services performed will be assessed to the customer. Charges will be based upon materials and/or labor. Such sum shall be charged against the premises, and the supply of water to such premises shall be withheld until such sum is paid. The provisions of this section shall not preclude the assessment of any criminal penalties authorized by this Code.
B. Water meter boxes shall be installed and maintained such that the access cover is exposed and not lower than the finished grade. It shall be the responsibility of the consumer to ensure that access by employees of the City to the water meter is not obstructed by landscape materials, vehicles or any other obstruction. In the event the consumer does not allow adequate access to the water meter box, ten (10) business days after proper written notification the City will remove the obstruction and charge a fee on the basis of time and materials.
(Ord. No. 2310, § I, 11-5-92; Ord. No. 3058, § 2, 11-18-99; Ord. No. 3943, § 1(E), 8-23-07; Ord. No. 4465, § 1(F), 8-15-13; Ord. No. 5148, § 2(Exh.), 1-22-26)
Source: City of Chandler, Arizona, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/az/chandler/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTVIIIUT_CH50SAUT_ARTIGEPR_50-8UNUSFetched: 11/1/2026