Chino Municipal Code Ch. 13.12 Sewers—connections and Extensions

All new construction within the city shall be connected to an adequate sewer line which are a part of the city sewer system except as provided in Chapter 13.14 of this title.

(Ord. 78-7 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 19-24.)

All sewers shall be constructed in public streets or alleys.

(Prior code § 19-33.)

The sewer contractor making connections to the sewer lines of the city sewer system shall make such connections in a workmanlike manner and according to the building code and engineering department specifications of the city.

(Prior code § 19-28.)

The sewer contractor making connections to the sewer lines of the city sewer system shall be responsible for the procuring of building department and engineering department permits, lighting and barricading of the excavation, notification of the city for inspection of completed connections, backfill compaction, cleanup of job and temporary surfacing of at least two inches asphaltic concrete.

(Prior code § 19-29.)

When connections to the sewer lines of the city sewer system are made, compaction and backfill shall be done to the specifications of the city engineer but in no case shall there be less adequate construction than the construction of the existing street.

(Prior code § 19-30.)

The city shall provide the engineering, let bids and be responsible for the construction, inspection and acceptance of sewer lines in existing streets unless the sewers are to be constructed by the developer, in which case the developer shall be responsible for the engineering and construction. In all cases, the city shall inspect and accept the sewer lines and shall decide the size and type of construction.

(Prior code § 19-37.)

In case of subdivisions or subparcels where new streets and sewers are involved, the city shall only be responsible for the approval of plans and specifications and the inspection and acceptance of construction.

(Prior code § 19-38.)

Where sewers do not exist along the frontage of property on an existing street, the property owner shall have such sewers constructed to the standards and specifications of the city. Such sewer shall continue through the property served so that any subsequent connection may be made to adjacent unsewered property.

(Ord 82-12 § 1 (part), 1982: prior code § 19-32.)

Reimbursements for sewer mains of supplemental size or strength constructed by developers shall be made pursuant to Chapter 3.40 of this code.

(Ord. 89-2 § 16, 1989: Ord. 88-16 § 2, 1988: Ord. 82-12 § 1 (part), 1982: prior code § 19-34.)

Anyone's property which is located outside the city's incorporated boundary, but within the city's sphere of influence, and who desires to obtain sanitary sewer services from the city, must request such in writing and provide pertinent information as to: the location, quantity and quality of flow of sewage to be delivered, how the request conforms with council policy related to such service, and where any sewer facility construction is required. In addition, the development of or on said property must be reviewed and approved by the city prior to receiving the requested sewer service connection permit. Also, the provisions of Sections 13.12.080, 13.12.090, and 13.16.041 shall be applicable.

(Ord. 89-25, 1989: Ord. 82-12 § 2 (part), 1982.)

Anyone desirous of obtaining sewer service from the city, who is located outside of the city's sphere of influence, must first obtain approval from the city council for such service. The requesting party shall enter into an agreement with the city for such service. The agreement shall include provisions for the following:

A. Rate;

B. Time limit for renewal;

C. Area to be sewered.

(Ord. 82-12 § 2 (part), 1982.)

A sewer collection system fee shall be paid pursuant to Chapter 3.40 of this code.

(Ord. 89-2 § 17, 1989: Ord. 83-11 § 15, 1983: prior code § 19-35.)

No interest payments or other charges shall enter into any of the negotiations for lines under the provisions of Sections 13.12.090 and 13.12.100.

(Prior code § 19-36.)

Prior to issuance of permission to cut a street for sewer laterals or mains, a street repair deposit shall be made in accordance with Section 12.12.020 of this code.

(Prior code § 19-38.1.)

Sewer connection fees shall be charged for all connections. Such connection fees shall be paid as described in the comprehensive fee schedule as codified in Appendix I of this code.

(Prior code § 19-25.)

All funds and moneys received from the collection of sewer connection fees, as provided for in this chapter, shall be deposited with the city treasurer who will credit such to the waste-water fund. These funds shall primarily be expended for the purpose of enlarging, constructing, replacing, and financing the city's sanitary sewer system. All sewer connection fees shall be collected before final approval of construction is granted.

(Ord. 83-11 § 16, 1983: prior code § 19-27.)

The owner of each parcel of land that is served by a sewer lateral shall be responsible for the cleaning, repair, maintenance, and replacement of that sewer lateral, except for the portion of the lateral located within the public right-of-way or within a public easement, which shall be the responsibility of the city.

(Ord. 2012-07, § 4, 2012; Ord. 2022-017, § 1, 11-1-2022.)

When connections to the sewer lines of the city sewer system are made, failure to rectify subsequent settling or instability of the backfill of an excavation within ten days after written notice is sent from the city may be cause for legal action against the contractor or cancellation of his city license.

(Prior code § 19-31.)