Kingdom City Location of Meters ordinance (§ 700.260)
Chapter 700: Water Regulations · Article VI. Provisions Relevant To All Utilities
In short: New water meters should usually go in a pit or box as close to the property line as possible, in a spot convenient for the Village. A different location needs written permission from the Superintendent of Utilities, and the customer pays the extra cost beyond a conventional installation.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
A. Meters for water shall be located in a place convenient for the Village. In most cases new water meters should be located in a pit or box designed for that purpose as close to the property line as possible.
1. Variance from the general policy of this Section may be taken only after written permission has been granted by the Superintendent of Utilities. The customer shall bear any costs incurred, as a result of the requested variance, less the cost of conventional installation.
Official source: Village of Kingdom City official Code of Ordinances (online), § 700.260
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.