Division I. Utility Code
Chapter 13.01
CITY AUTHORITY REGARDING UTILITIES
Sections:
13.01.020 Exclusive control of utility systems and services by city.
13.01.030 Agreements with other utility service providers.
13.01.010 Utility code.
Chapters 13.01 through 13.52 SMC shall be known as the “utility code.” (Ord. 15-05 § 2, 2015)
13.01.020 Exclusive control of utility systems and services by city.
The city of Silverton has exclusive control of the water, sewer and stormwater management utility systems and services within the city limits, including all connections and contributions to the utility systems. It is prohibited for any person to install any service, connect to any system, discharge sewer or stormwater into the system, provide utility service or otherwise tamper or interfere with any part of the system without authorization from the city. (Ord. 15-05 § 2, 2015)
13.01.030 Agreements with other utility service providers.
The city may provide utility service to or receive utility service from any other utility service provider pursuant to an agreement authorized by the city council. Such agreements may include, but are not limited to:
A. Sale or purchase of surplus water to or from any other municipal corporation, special district or utility company.
B. Sale or purchase of treatment services to or from any other municipal corporation, special district or utility company.
C. Provision of utility service within the city limits by any other municipal corporation, special district or utility company. (Ord. 15-05 § 2, 2015)