September 13, 2022Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedWhat it does
Changes City law (Section 21-3-4 of the City Code) to remove potential inconsistencies related to connections to the City’s water system.
- Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
- What the minutes say it will do: “The proposed amendment will help clarify exactly what standards the public must adhere to when connecting to the City’s water system.”
- Why it matters: City ordinances are local laws. Changing one changes the rules people and businesses must follow.
More from the minutes
- “Staff have identified potential ambiguities that exist between the City’s general and technical water ordinances, and are bringing forward the proposed ordinance amendment to remove any potential ambiguities.”
- “The proposed amendment will clarify that all connections to the City’s water system must comply with certain minimum safety standards, including through the installation of backflow prevention devices.”
Official title: Ordinance amending section 21-3-4 of the code of ordinances in order to remove potential inconsistencies related to connections to the City’s water system
Carried unanimously, as part of the consent agenda
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Councilwoman Roney and carried unanimously.
Read the motion as recorded
“ORDINANCE NO. 4964 - ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21-3-4 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES IN ORDER TO REMOVE POTENTIAL INCONSISTENCIES RELATED TO CONNECTIONS TO THE CITY’S WATER SYSTEM”
Open the minutesConsent agenda, item B