Ceres, CA · Stanislaus County
Metered Water Use Permit
Contractors or companies complete this permit to use metered water from a designated Ceres fire hydrant for a specified job location.
What this form is
The City of Ceres Metered Water Use Permit records the contractor or company, job location, and permit details for metered water use. The applicant agrees to the listed rules, including using an approved backflow device, keeping the meter in place while filling, and paying the stated deposit, administrative fee, and water charges. The permit applies only to the location noted on the form.
Who needs it
A contractor or company seeking to use metered water from a Ceres-designated fire hydrant for a specific job location needs this permit.
How to submit it
The form lists the Engineering Department at 2220 Magnolia Street, Ceres, CA 95307, and a phone and fax number. It does not specify a submission method.
About notarization
This permit is signed and dated without a notary; the form lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the applicant just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Permit
Download the Metered Water Use Permit PDF.
- 2
Complete The Applicant Details
Enter the application date, contractor or company information, and job location.
- 3
Review The Permit Rules
Read the rules for meter use, water charges, the deposit, and the permit's location limit.
- 4
Sign And Contact The Department
Sign and date the form. It lists the Engineering Department at 2220 Magnolia Street, Ceres, CA 95307; no submission method is stated.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Metered Water Use Permit?
- No. The permit has an applicant signature and date, but no notary block or notarized or sworn attachment is listed.
- How do I submit the Metered Water Use Permit?
- The form lists the Engineering Department at 2220 Magnolia Street, Ceres, CA 95307, but does not specify how to submit it.
- What information does the permit ask for?
- It asks for the contractor or company name and contact details, job location, application date, applicant signature, and permit and meter information.
- What costs are listed on the permit?
- The form lists a $5,000 meter deposit, a non-refundable $55 administrative fee, a $177.10 non-prorated monthly base fee, and a $4.40 per 1,000 gallons usage rate.