Arvin Municipal Code Art. II Sanitary Sewer System Construction

Any person desiring to make an addition to the city's sewer system to serve property must make a request, in writing, to the city manager for preliminary investigation into the feasibility of such addition. If the addition as requested is found to be feasible by the city manager, such addition may be made to the city's sewer system in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. The city manager will cause the installation to be inspected, and will allow the final connection to such system only if it is found that such additions conform in all respects with the standard specifications for sewer facilities of the city, applicable health laws and the lines and grades designated by the city engineer.

(Ord. No. 382, 2009).

If a right-of-way is needed for an addition to the city's sewer system, the person constructing the addition must obtain such right-of-way for the city, or pay the cost to the city of acquiring such right-of-way. If the city engineer determines that a pump station is necessary to serve the property of the person installing the sewer, such person must install a pump station meeting specifications approved by the city engineer, and pay the full cost of such installation.

(Ord. No. 382, 2009).

Specifications and plans for the installation of additions to the city's sewer system must be prepared by a registered civil engineer and be approved by the city engineer before a permit for doing the work may be issued.

(Ord. No. 382, 2009).

When a sewer main has been installed in public streets or easements pursuant to the regulations of the city and has been accepted by the city manager, the sewer becomes the property of the city and a part of the city's sewer system. House branch sewers, including their connection to sewer mains, are not considered city property or parts of the city's sewer system, and their maintenance and repair will not be provided by the city.

(Ord. No. 382, 2009).

The person constructing an addition to the city's sewer system must reimburse the city for its cost of labor (including overhead), equipment and materials for the following:

A. Construction or revision of house branches where the city engineer determines that the site conditions constitute a significant hazard to the public convenience, safety and health or to private property in the area, and that such hazard may be mitigated if the city makes arrangements for construction or revision;

B. All connections to pressure sewers after completion of such sewers;

C. Review and approval of specifications and plans submitted by the applicant for the proposed additions to the city's sewer system;

D. Preliminary investigation of the feasibility of additions to the city's sewer system; and

E. Any design, surveying, inspection or testing performed by the city in connection with an addition to the city's sewer system.

(Ord. No. 382, 2009).

Connections to mains in other than dedicated and surfaced streets or alleys is not permitted where service can be rendered from dedicated and surfaced streets or alleys by extension or otherwise.

(Ord. No. 382, 2009).