Terms and Conditions
Denver Water offers Establishment Watering Permits (‘Establishment Permit’) for customers who plan to install new landscaping with overhead irrigation and require more watering time than allowed per requirements of Chapter 14, Article 1, Part 1b of the Denver Water Operating Rules. An Establishment Watering Permit will provide temporary relief from time of day and number of days per week limits but will not provide exemption from the other requirements of Denver Water’s Operating Rules. The intent of an Establishment Permit is to achieve water savings goals while giving customers the flexibility they need to establish new landscaping. Upon written approval of an Establishment Permit, the water customer agrees to follow the terms and conditions set forth in this application and any terms and conditions set forth in the approved Establishment Permit.
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Applicant: Applicants signature if other than Denver Water customer indicates authorization by the account holder at this premise to apply for this permit on their behalf.
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Fee: There are currently no fees for a permit.
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Water Rates: An Establishment permit does not excuse customers from paying any applicable rates for water service.
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Applicability: An Establishment permit will only be issued for one premise and is only for the establishment of new landscaping. Established or existing landscaping cannot be watered on an Establishment permit unless watered by the same irrigation zone as the new landscaping.
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Multiple site applications: A commercial customer may provide one application for several premises provided all necessary details, including: applicable account numbers, addresses, project details and/or corresponding maps
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Duration: Establishment permits for sod or plants are effective for a maximum of 3 weeks. Establishment permits for all native seed projects are effective for a maximum of 8 weeks.
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Signature: Applicants signature if other than Denver Water customer indicates authorization by the account holder at this premise to apply for this permit on their behalf.
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Site Inspection: Utilities may require and conduct a site inspection of the premise to evaluate adherence to the Establishment permit terms and conditions.
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Notice of Permit: A notice regarding the existence of an Establishment Permit shall be displayed on the premises and always be visible from a public street during the term of the Establishment Permit.
Any violation of these terms and conditions, or any other provision of Denver Water’s Operating Rules will result in the immediate revocation of an Establishment permit.