(a) All outside utility meters or outside remote read-out recorders shall at all times be clear of debris, vegetation, vehicles and other obstacles so that they are easily accessible to the meter reader of the utility. A customer’s failure to provide adequate access to the water meter will result in an obstructed meter charge as set by the fee schedule adopted by resolution per billing period. Charges for obstructed meters shall be deemed applicable for conditions such as locked gates preventing entry or animals threatening or intimidating the utility reader.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any water user or for any other person to tamper or interfere with any meter or meter seal or to so arrange his or her water service or piping so that the use of water will not be accurately registered by the meter. The water utility shall discontinue water service immediately to any user who violates the provisions of this Section until satisfactory payment has been made for all water used and all repairs to the meter. (Ord. 1312 §1, 2019)