Policy: 08-04-06
Car Wash Policy

Passed By Council on:06/21/1994


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Purpose
To state City policy on the use of City hydrants for car washes.


Policy Statement
1. A Car Wash Permit is required
2. Hydrants shall only be operated by City personnel

3. Groups/organizations are not permitted access to hydrant water more than twice a year.

4. Only garden hose connections to the hydrant shall be permitted. A maximum of two (2) such connections to any one hydrant are permitted.

5. The City reserves the right to revoke a permit if the car wash is deemed to be a public safety hazard.

6. Car Wash Permits will be issued between April 15th and October 31st (dates are weather dependent). A permit may be revoked at any time in the event of water shortage or for other reasons as determined by the City.

7. If a hydrant is privately owned, the group/organization shall obtain permission from the hydrant owner for City personnel to operate the hydrant.


Application



Responsibilities
Department of Public Works and Parks.


Definition


References/Appendix



Monitoring and Contravention


Approvals
Public Works, Environment and Protection Standing Committee June 14, 1994. Regular Meeting of Council June 21, 1994; Public Works and Environment Committee report - August 7, 2001; Regular Meeting of Council - August 20, 2001.


Review Period





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