Adopted by the Board of Directors

• Part I effective March 1, 2003
• Part II effective June 1, 2003

The Board recently approved two motions requiring water meters. The California State Water Code (Section 500, item 532) requires all new water services connected under the control of a water purveyor (Pla-Vada) must have a water meter. In addition, existing services will be required to have meters installed if the following conditions apply.

Part I: Effective March 1, 2004

Water meters are required on all new construction as of March 1, 2004. The Association will furnish the water meter to be installed by the homeowner’s contractor at the time of connection into the water system. As stated in the Builders’ Handbook, the Caretaker must inspect and approve the contractor’s installation before backfilling.

Part II: Effective June 1, 2004.

Retrofitting of water meters will be required: The Association will purchase all meters needed for retrofit. The meters are installed as a condition of escrow. In the event that a sale occurs in the winter months, a $500 fee will be held in escrow, until the meter can be installed. The Caretaker must inspect and approve the installation.

The properties that fall under the new rules are as follows:

• Prior to the close of escrow upon sale of the house or property served.
• Transfer in ownership or interest in the property.
• Change of ownership on the deed selling their portion to other partner/investor
• Remodeling of the house to an extent of more than 50 percent of the assessed valuations as determined by Nevada County.
• Repair or replacement of all or part of the water line.
• Installation of additional plumbing fixtures (e.g. new bathrooms).
• An inspection by the Association indicates reasonable cause.
• Upon determination from the Association’s Director of Water that placement of water meters is required for the protection of the community water supplies.