Article 1. General Provisions. 1

15-101.  Definition. 1

15-102.  Delinquent accounts. 1

15-103.  Notice; hearing. 2

15-104.  Same; finding. 2

15-105.  Utility deposit. 2

15-106.  Delinquent accounts; refusal of service; termination of service; lien against property. 3

15-107.  New service connection charges. 3

15-108.  Existing service connection charges. 6

15-109.  Standards for service connections. 6

15-110.  Application for service connections. 6

15-111.  Inspection procedures. 6

15-112.  City installation of service connections. 6

15-113.  Property of the city. 6

15-114.  Exceptions. 7

15-115.  Fire protection. 7

15-116.  Establishment of funds. 7

15-117.  Service charge for returned checks. 7

Article 2. Water. 8

15-201.  Superintendent of water and sewage. 8

15-202.  Regulations. 8

15-203.  Definitions. 8

15-204.  Service not guaranteed. 8

15-205.  Service connections required. 8

15-206.  Application for service. 9

15-207.  City to make connections. 9

15-208.  Additional fees for properties within Sedgwick County Rural Water District No. 2. 9

15-209.  Additional charge for missed appointments. 9

15-210.  Unlawful connections. 10

15-211.  Curb cocks. 10

15-212.  Check valves. 10

15-213.  Unauthorized persons turning water on or off at the meter or city curb cock; penalty. 10

15-214.  Meters. 11

15-215.  Same; testing. 11

15-216.  Tampering with meter. 11

15-217.  No credit for certain water leaks; appeal. 11

15-218.  Connection, disconnection, reconnection charges. 11

15-219.  Utility deposit. 11

15-220.  Interrupt service. 11

15-221.  Prohibited acts. 12

15-222.  Wasting water. 12

15-223.  Right of access. 12

15-224.  Water charges. 12

15-225.  Payment of bills. 13

15-226.  Use during fire. 13

15-227.  Cross-connections. 13

15-228.  Cross-connections; protective backflow devices required. 14

15-229.  Cross-connections; inspection. 14

15-230.  Cross-connections; protection from contaminants. 14

15-231.  Enforcement. 14

15-232.  Penalties and violations. 14

Article 3. Reserved. 15

Article 4. Sewers. 16

15-401.  Definitions. 16

15-402.  Sewer connection required. 17

15-403.  Permit; connection fee. 17

15-404.  Application. 17

15-405.  Costs. 18

15-406.  Unlawful discharge. 18

15-407.  Same; other sewage disposal systems. 18

15-408.  Connections. 19

15-409.  Substances not to be discharged. 21

15-410.  Sewage works damage or destruction. 24

15-411.  Entry onto private property. 24

15-412.  Penalties. 25

15-413.  Sewer stoppage in building service lines; procedure. 25

15-414.  Bills. 26

15-415.  Delinquent accounts; lien against property; other remedies. 26

15-416.  Sewer service charge; authority. 26

15-417.  Sewer service charge; classification of users. 26

15-418.  Sewer service charge; basis of charges. 26

15-419.  Sewer service charge; schedule of charges; rates. 27

15-420.  Sewer service charge; outside corporate limits. 27

Article 5. Solid Waste. 28

15-501.  Definitions. 28

15-502.  Collection. 29

15-503.  Contracts. 29

15-504.  Duty of owner, occupant. 29

15-505.  Containers. 29

15-506.  Bulk containers. 29

15-507.  Enter private premises. 29

15-508.  Ownership of solid waste. 29

15-509.  Wrapping garbage. 30

15-510.  Heavy, bulky waste. 30

15-511.  Hazardous materials. 30

15-512.  Prohibited practices. 30

15-513.  Objectionable waste. 31

15-514.  Unauthorized disposal. 31

15-515.  Private collectors; license required. 31

15-516.  Same; application. 31

15-517.  Same; fee. 31

15-518.  Reserved. 31

15-519.  Closed vehicle. 31

15-520.  Rules and regulations. 31

15-521.  Site design. 32

15-522.  Landscaping. 32

15-523.  Facility design and operation. 33

15-524.  Licensing requirements. 34

15-525.  Regulatory fee. 34

15-526.  Penalties. 34

15-527.  Failure to secure license. 34

15-528.  Charges. 34

15-529.  Fee schedule. 35

15-530.  Billing. 35

15-531.  Delinquent account. 35

Article 6. Curbside Recycling. 36

15-601.  Definitions. 36

15-602.  Creation of a solid waste utility. 36

15-603.  Findings and determinations. 36

15-604.  Administration. 37

15-605.  Recycling program fee established. 37

15-606.  Recycling program fee collection. 37

15-607.  Solid waste utility enterprise fund. 38

15-608.  Severability. 38

Article 7. Water Conservation. 39

15-701.  Purpose. 39

15-702.  Definitions. 39

15-703.  Declaration of drought stages. 39

15-704.  Stage 1 measures. 40

15-705.  Stage 2 measures. 40

15-706.  Stage 3 measures. 40

15-707.  Stage 4 measures. 40

15-708.  Regulations. 41

15-709.  Enforcement. 41

15-710.  Violations disconnections and penalties. 41

15-711.  Emergency restrictions and termination. 42

15-712.  Notification required with sprinkler systems. 42

15-713.  Exemptions – Watering from wells, sign required. 42

15-714.  Severability. 43

15-715.  Mandatory lawn watering rotation schedule. 43

Article 8. Theft of Utility Services. 44

15-801.  Definitions. 44

15-802.  Unlawful acts. 44

15-803.  Presumption of violation. 45

15-804.  Penalty. 45

Article 9. Grease Traps. 46

15-901.  Definitions. 46

15-902.  Necessity for waste pre-treatment. 47

15-903.  Grease control devices. 47

15-904.  Facility inspections. 49

15-905.  Enforcement. 49

15-906.  Registered grease haulers. 50

15-907.  Fees. 51

15-908.  Penalties. 51