

Pressurized Irrigation Meters
Frequently asked questions
Yes, the irrigation box with a brass valve is the property of the city. The only hardware allowed in the irrigation box is city equipment. If private hardware (filter, ball valve etc.) is in the box it will be removed. The removed hardware will be left for the property owners along with an irrigation box and a flyer explaining why the items were removed. It is the responsibility of the property owner to reinstall any personally owned hardware outside of the city irrigation box.
The original city irrigation box is a standard size rectangle box measuring 14 x 19 x 12. This box was installed from 2006 to 2020.
If your home is newer than 2020 then you may have a jumbo size irrigation box 17 x 24 x 12.
If you have a smaller round irrigation box that holds the City's valve that usually means the original city box was moved or damaged at some point. These round boxes will be removed as part of the new meter installation process.
Remove all landscaping within a 3-foot radius of the existing City PI box (typically the closest box to the street). This includes shrubbery, tree limbs, landscape bark or rock, etc. You do not need to remove grass around the box. Plant materials around the box (other than grass) will not be replaced.
Avoid parking on the street during installation (1-3 days) as construction vehicles will need access in front of properties.
Remove any hoses that are currently in the existing City PI box. Residents may later install a hose/spigot in their own PI box.
Yes. The contractor will restore the landscaping as closely as possible to pre-installation conditions, but will not be able to restore any flowers, shrubs, trees or other significant plant material that needs to be removed within 3-feet of the box. If an existing City PI box is covered by landscaping, it will have to be cleared for both the installation and for permanent City access.
NOTE: Grass/sod around meter boxes may not be restored during winter months. The City wants to ensure the secondary water system is operating properly and the sod can be adequately watered by the property owner (weather permitting). For more information on when your grass/sod will be installed, please contact 385-273-1660.
Yes. This service box belongs to the City. Access to the utility box is restricted to City employees only. A new shut-off valve and meter will be installed in the service box. Any valves, filters or fittings that were in the service box prior to installation will be removed. If you would like to install a hose bib down the line from the service box, it will be your responsibility to do so and will need to be installed in a separate utility box from the meter.