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Ordinance No.2216 Page 4 of 20 disconnect the premises from the water system for nonpayment of water bills; and (b) cause an action at law to be brought on behalf of the city against the person responsible for payment of such bill to recover the amount of such bill and the costs of such action. 2. For situations involving significant unpaid amounts which have been delinquent for a long period of time involving accounts where service was requested by the property owner, the director may impose a lien on the property for the unpaid amount plus penalties as provided in California Government Code Section 43008. E. Whenever any premises have been disconnected from the water system for any violation of this chapter, such premises shall not be reconnected to the water system until all delinquent charges have been paid, together with applicable charges as provided in the master fee schedule, and until a security deposit is established pursuant to Section 14.04.075. When any person's premises have been disconnected from the water system under the provisions of this subsection, the director shall inform him or her of the reason for the disconnection and of his or her right of appeal under this chapter. F. Notwithstanding the measures described above, the city manager, in consultation with the director of operation services, is authorized to administratively adopt, and amend as needed, a policy for discontinuance of residential water service for non- payment as required by California Health and Safety Code Section 116900 et seq. (the Water Shutoff Protection Act). The provisions of such administrative policy shall supersede any conflicting provisions of this chapter. Chapter 17.08 FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION 17.08.150 Standards—Construction. In all areas of special flood hazards, the following standards are required: A. Anchoring. 1. All new construction and substantial improvements shall be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse or lateral movement of the structure resulting from hydrodynamic and hydrostatic loads, including the effects of buoyancy. 2. All manufactured homes shall meet the anchoring standards of Section 17.08.180. B. Construction Materials and Methods. 1. All new construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed with materials and utility equipment resistant to flood damage. 2. All new construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed using methods and practices that minimize flood damage. 3. All new construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed with electrical, mechanical, heating, ventilation, plumbing and air conditioning equipment and other service facilities that are designed and/or located so as to prevent water from entering or accumulating within the components during conditions of flooding. 4. Require within Zones AH or AO adequate drainage paths around structures on slopes to guide floodwaters around and away from proposed structures. C. Elevation and Floodproofing.