Del Mar Municipal Code Ch. 22.08 Sewer Connections and Laterals

It shall be unlawful for any person to connect any pipe on private property with any pipe in the street that is connected with the public sewer, or to construct any sewer in the street that is connected with the public sewer, or to construct any sewer in the City without first obtaining a permit to do so from the Department, as hereinafter provided.

The written application for such permit shall be filed with the Department by the owner of the property to be sewered or his agent, giving the correct number of lot and block, and the place where it is desired to connect with the sewer, and shall give the name of the property. The Department shall designate the location where the connection shall be made with such sewer.

(Ord. No. 472)

All human waste or wastewater shall be discharged into the sanitary sewer system, except as otherwise provided in this Chapter.

All connections (sewer laterals) shall be designated and constructed according to City of Del Mar standards and as provided by this Chapter.

Every separate residential building shall be separately and independently connected with the City sewer, except in the situation where there may be a building in the rear of the lot and without any other available sewer main. In this case, it may be connected with the sewer of the building in the front of the lot, provided the property is owned by the same parties. All condominiums shall have separate connections unless a homeowner's association is formed to manage and maintain the private sewer lateral.

A. [Purpose.] The purpose is to facilitate the maximum beneficial public use of the City's sewer services and facilities while preventing blockages of the sewer facilities resulting from discharges of Fats, Oils and Grease ("FOG") to sewer facilities, and to specify appropriate FOG discharge requirements for Food Service Establishments.

1. Definitions are set forth in Section 22.04.010. The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to the discharge of all wastewater or waste containing FOG which is or may be carried to the sewer facilities of the City.

2. To comply with Federal, State, and local policies and to allow the City to meet applicable standards, provisions are made in this Chapter for the regulation of discharges of wastewater or waste containing FOG to sewer facilities.

3. This Chapter establishes standards on all wastewater and/or waste discharges from Food Service Establishments containing FOG, which may alone or collectively cause or contribute to FOG accumulation in the sewer facilities causing or potentially causing or contributing to the occurrence of sewer system overflows ("SSOs").

B. FOG Discharge Limitation. No Food Service Establishment shall discharge or cause to be discharged into the sewer system FOG that may accumulate and/or cause or contribute to blockages in the sewer system, including the sewer lateral which connects the Food Service Establishment to the public sewer system.

C. Prohibitions. The following prohibitions shall apply to all Food Service Establishments:

1. Installation of food grinders in new constructions of Food Service Establishments shall be prohibited. Furthermore, all food grinders shall be removed from all existing Food Service Establishments within 180 days of the effective date of these regulations, except when expressly allowed by the FOG Control Program Administrator pursuant to the applicable provisions of the latest edition of the California Plumbing Code.

2. Introduction of any additives into a Food Service Establishment's wastewater system for the purpose of emulsifying FOG is prohibited, unless a specific written authorization from the FOG Control Program Administrator is obtained based upon evidence showing that such additives will not cause or contribute to interference and/or a sewer system overflow.

3. Discharge of waste cooking oil, directly or indirectly, into the drainage pipes and/or the sewer system is prohibited. All waste cooking oils shall be collected and stored properly in receptacles such as barrels or drums for recycling or other acceptable methods of disposal.

4. Discharge of wastewater from dishwashers to interceptor is prohibited.

5. Discharge of wastewater with temperatures in excess of 140°F to any grease control device, including interceptors is prohibited.

6. The use of biological additives to treat or reduce FOG or as a supplement to interceptor maintenance, without prior authorization from the FOG Control Program Administrator, is prohibited. Such authorization shall be based upon evidence showing that such biological additives will not cause or contribute to interference and/or a sewer system overflow.

7. Discharge of wastes from toilets, urinals, washbasins, and any other fixtures containing fecal or other bodily waste materials to piping which flows to an interceptor is prohibited.

8. No waste removed from an interceptor may be discharged to the sewer system.

9. No person shall allow the accumulation of FOG and/or solids in a gravity grease interceptor which accumulation exceeds 25 percent of the total operating hydraulic depth of the gravity grease interceptor.

D. FOG Pretreatment Required. Except as otherwise set forth in this Chapter, each Food Service Establishment shall install, operate and maintain an adequate interceptor necessary to maintain compliance with this Chapter. The interceptor shall be adequate to separate and remove FOG contained in wastewater discharges from the Food Service Establishment prior to discharge to the sewer system. Fixtures, equipment, and drain lines located in the food preparation and clean up areas of Food Service Establishments that are sources of FOG discharges shall be connected to interceptor.

1. New Construction of Food Service Establishments. All Food Service Establishments which are newly constructed shall install, operate and maintain gravity grease interceptors prior to and following commencement of wastewater discharges to the sewer system.

2. Existing Food Service Establishments.

a. For existing Food Service Establishments, the requirement to install, properly operate and maintain a gravity grease interceptor may be conditionally stayed, that is, delayed in its implementation, by the FOG Control Program Administrator for a maximum period of five years from the effective date of this Chapter (five-year Amortization Period). Terms and conditions for application of a stay for a Food Service Establishment shall be set forth in agreement between the City and the owner. The City Council finds that five years is a reasonable amortization period for existing Food Service Establishments that are operating without a gravity grease interceptor.

b. Existing Food Service Establishments, which have caused or contributed to a grease-related blockage in the sewer system, or which have sewer laterals connected to hot spots shall be deemed to have significant potential to adversely impact the sewer system, and shall install and commence proper operation of gravity grease interceptors within 180 days upon notification by the City.

c. Existing Food Service Establishments which have been determined to contribute significant FOG to the sewer system by the FOG Control Program Administrator through observation of kitchen equipment or operations, observation of grease in the sewer lateral, or testing of effluent shall be deemed to have a reasonable potential to adversely impact the sewer system, and shall install and commence proper operation of gravity grease interceptors within 18 months upon notification by the City.

d. Existing Food Service Establishments undergoing remodeling or a change in operations as defined in Section 22.04.010 shall be required to install a gravity grease interceptor, except as otherwise authorized by this Chapter.

E. Variance and Conditional Waiver of Gravity Grease Interceptor Requirement.

1. Variance from Gravity Grease Interceptor Requirements. A variance from the gravity grease interceptor requirements to allow alternative pretreatment technology that is, at least, equally effective in controlling the FOG discharge in lieu of a gravity grease interceptor may be granted. Additionally, a variance from the gravity grease interceptor requirement may be granted to Food Service Establishments demonstrating that it is impossible or impracticable to install, operate or maintain a gravity grease interceptor, and/or where the implementation of Best Management Practices is as effective as a gravity grease interceptor in controlling FOG discharges into the sewer system. The FOG Control Program Administrator's determination to grant a variance shall be based upon an evaluation of the following factors:

a. The availability of adequate space for installation and/or maintenance of a gravity grease interceptor.

b. The availability of an adequate slope for gravity flow between kitchen plumbing fixtures and the gravity grease interceptor and/or between the gravity grease interceptor and the private or public sewer collection lines.

c. Whether the Food Service Establishment can establish that the alternative pretreatment technology and/or implementation of Best Management Practices is equivalent to or better than a gravity grease interceptor in controlling its FOG discharge. In addition, the Food Service Establishment must be able to demonstrate, after installation of the proposed alternative pretreatment, its effectiveness to control FOG discharges through downstream visual monitoring of the sewer system by the City or by a City approved contractor, for at least three months, at the Food Service Establishment's own expense. A variance may be granted if the monitoring demonstrates no visible accumulation of FOG from discharges in the Food Service Establishment's lateral and in downstream sewer lines.

d. Other factors reasonably related to physical constraints in the construction and operation of a gravity grease interceptor or to the minimization of FOG discharges to the sewer system.

2. Conditional Waiver from Installation of Gravity Grease Interceptor. A conditional waiver from installation of a gravity grease interceptor may be granted for Food Service Establishments that have been determined to have a de-minimis FOG discharge to and insignificant impact on the sewer system. The FOG Control Program Administrator's determination to grant a conditional waiver shall be based upon, but not limited to, evaluation of the following conditions:

a. Quantity and quality of FOG discharge as measured or as indicated by the size of Food Service Establishment based on seating capacity, number of meals served, menu, water usage, amount of on-site consumption of prepared food and other conditions that may reasonably be shown to contribute to FOG discharges.

b. Adequacy of implementation of Best Management Practices and compliance history.

c. Sewer size, grade, condition based on visual inspection, FOG deposition in the sewer system by the Food Service Establishment, and history of maintenance and sewage spills in the receiving sewer system.

d. Changes in operations that significantly affect FOG discharge.

e. Any other condition determined by the FOG Control Program Administrator to be reasonably related to the generation of FOG or control of FOG discharges.

3. Application for Variance or Conditional Waiver of Requirement for Gravity Grease Interceptor. A Food Service Establishment may submit an application for variance or conditional waiver from the gravity grease interceptor requirement to the FOG Control Program Administrator. The Food Service Establishment shall bear the burden of demonstrating, to the FOG Control Program Administrator's reasonable satisfaction, that the variance or conditional waiver is justified. Upon determination by the FOG Control Program Administrator that the Food Service Establishment has met its burden, a FOG Wastewater Discharge variance or conditional waiver may be issued. The Finance Department will note date and type of determination on sewer service records for the property address.

4. Terms and Conditions. The issuance of a variance or conditional waiver may be subject to such terms and conditions that the FOG Control Program Administrator determines are reasonably appropriate to minimize or eliminate the discharge of FOG to the sewer system. A variance or conditional waiver may be revoked at any time when any of the terms and conditions for its issuance are not satisfied or if the conditions upon which the variance or conditional waiver was based change so that the justification for the variance or conditional waiver no longer exists. Except as otherwise set forth in this Chapter, a variance or conditional waiver shall be valid so long as the Food Service Establishment remains in compliance with the terms and conditions of the variance or conditional waiver.

F. Commercial Properties. Property owners of commercial properties shall be responsible for the installation and maintenance of the gravity grease interceptor serving multiple Food Service Establishments.

G. Sewer System Overflows, Public Nuisance, Abatement Orders and Cleanup Costs.

1. Notwithstanding the amortization periods established in Subsection 22.08.050.D.2.a., Food Service Establishments which have contributed to a sewer blockage, SSO or any sewer system interference resulting from the discharge of wastewater or waste containing FOG, shall install, operate and maintain a gravity grease interceptor, and may be required to abate such nuisance and prevent any future health hazards created by such sewer line blockage, SSO or any other sewer system interference. SSOs may threaten or cause injury to public health, safety, and welfare and are hereby declared to be a public nuisance. Furthermore, sewer lateral failures and SSOs caused by Food Service Establishments, alone or collectively, are the responsibility of the private property owner and Food Service Establishment, and their respective responsible officers and/or owners. If, either at the request of a Food Service Establishment or to abate an immediate threat of injury to the public health, safety, welfare, or property, the City acts to contain and/or clean up an SSO or the blockage of a sewer lateral or the sewer system caused by a Food Service Establishment, the City's costs for such abatement shall be entirely borne by the property owner, operator of the Food Service Establishment, and their respective responsible officers and/or owners, and each of them, and shall constitute a debt to the City and become due and payable upon the City's request for reimbursement of such costs.

2. Any person who discharges any waste and/or wastewater which causes or contributes to any sewer blockage, SSO, obstruction, interference, damage, or any other impairment to the City's sewer facilities or to the operation of those facilities shall be liable for all costs incurred to clean or repair the facilities together with expenses incurred by the City to resume normal operations, including all City overhead expenses related to the event. The total amount shall be payable within 45 days of invoicing by the City.

3. Any person who discharges waste and/or wastewater to the sewer system which causes or contributes to the City violating discharge requirements established by any Regulatory Agency shall be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by the City as a result, including but not limited to regulatory fines, penalties, and assessments made by other agencies or a court.

(Ord. No. 831)

A. Drawing Submittal Requirements. Upon request by the City:

1. Food Service Establishments may be required to submit two copies of facility site plans, mechanical and plumbing plans, and details to show all sewer locations and connections. The submittal shall be in a form and content acceptable to the City for review of existing or proposed grease control device(s), the gravity grease interceptor, monitoring facilities, metering facilities, and operating procedures. The review of the plans and procedures shall in no way relieve the Food Service Establishments of the responsibility of modifying the facilities or procedures in the future, as necessary to produce an acceptable discharge, and to meet the requirements of this Chapter or any requirements of other Regulatory Agencies.

2. Applicants may be required to submit site plans, floor plans, mechanical and plumbing plans, and details to show all sewers, grease control device(s), the gravity grease interceptor or other pretreatment equipment and appurtenances by size, location, and elevation for evaluation.

3. Food Service Establishments may be required to submit a schematic drawing of grease control device(s), the gravity grease interceptor or other pretreatment equipment, piping and instrumentation, as well as a wastewater characterization report.

4. Retention calculations may be required by the City to ensure the grease control device will function correctly and efficiently.

5. The City may require the drawings and retention calculations be prepared by a California Registered Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineer, as appropriate.

6. Other permits may be required by the Planning Department or the City Building Official.

B. Requirements for Best Management Practices.

1. All Food Service Establishments shall implement best management practices in accordance with the requirements and guidelines established by the City under its FOG Control Program in an effort to minimize the discharge of FOG to the sewer system.

2. All Food Service Establishments shall be required, at a minimum, to comply with the following Best Management Practices:

a. Installation of drain screens. Drain screens shall be installed on all drainage pipes in food preparation areas.

b. Segregation and collection of waste cooking oil. All waste cooking oil shall be collected and stored properly in recycling receptacles such as barrels or drums. Such recycling receptacles shall be maintained properly to ensure that they do not leak. Food Service Establishments shall use licensed wastehaulers and licensed recycling facilities to dispose of waste cooking oil.

c. Disposal of food waste. All food waste shall be disposed of directly into the trash or garbage, and not in sinks.

d. Employee training. Employees of Food Service Establishments shall be trained by ownership/management, upon commencement of employment at least annually thereafter, on the following subjects:

(i) How to "dry wipe" pots, pans, dishware and work areas before washing to remove grease.

(ii) How to properly dispose of food waste and solids in enclosed plastic bags prior to disposal in trash bins or containers to prevent leaking and odors.

(iii) The location and use of absorption products to clean under fryer baskets and other locations where grease may be spilled or dripped.

(iv) How to properly dispose of grease or oils from cooking equipment into a grease receptacle such as a barrel or drum without spilling.

Training shall be documented and employee signatures retained indicating each employee's attendance and understanding of the practices reviewed. Training records shall be available for review at any reasonable time by the FOG Control Program Administrator or an inspector.

e. Kitchen signage. Best management and waste minimization practices shall be posted conspicuously in the food preparation and dishwashing areas at all times.

C. Gravity Grease Interceptor Maintenance Requirements.

1. All Food Service Establishments with gravity grease interceptors shall comply with the following maintenance requirements:

a. Gravity grease Interceptors shall be maintained in efficient operating condition by periodic removal of the full content of the interceptor which includes wastewater, accumulated FOG, floating materials, sludge and solids.

b. All existing and newly installed gravity grease interceptors shall be maintained in a manner consistent with a maintenance frequency approved by the FOG Control Program Administrator pursuant to this section.

c. No FOG that has accumulated in a gravity grease interceptor shall be allowed to pass into any sewer lateral, sewer system, storm drain, or public right-of-way during maintenance activities.

d. Food Service Establishments with gravity grease interceptors may be required to submit data and information necessary to establish the maintenance frequency of gravity grease interceptors.

e. The maintenance frequency for all Food Service Establishments with a gravity grease interceptor shall be determined in one of the following methods:

(i) Twenty-five Percent Rule. Gravity grease interceptors shall be fully pumped out and cleaned at a frequency such that the combined FOG and solids accumulation does not exceed 25 percent of the total designed hydraulic depth of the gravity grease interceptor. This is to ensure that the minimum hydraulic retention time and required available hydraulic volume is maintained to effectively intercept and retain FOG discharged to the sewer system.

(ii) Each Food Service Establishment with a gravity grease interceptor shall fully pump out and clean its gravity grease interceptor not less than every six months, unless sooner required by the 25 percent Rule in Subsection (i) above, or a later interval determined under Subsection (iii) below.

(iii) Gravity grease interceptors shall be fully pumped out and cleaned every six months when the frequency described in Subsection (i) has not been established. The maintenance frequency may be adjusted by the FOG Control Program Administrator when sufficient data have been obtained to establish an average frequency based on the requirements described in Subsection (i). The FOG Control Program Administrator may change the maintenance frequency at any time to reflect changes in actual operating conditions. Based on the actual generation of FOG from the Food Service Establishment, the maintenance frequency may increase or decrease.

E. [Proper disposal.] Wastewater, accumulated FOG, floating materials, sludge/solids, and other materials removed from the gravity grease interceptor shall be properly disposed of off site by wastehaulers in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and/or local laws.

F. Record Keeping Requirements. Each Food Service Establishment shall be required to keep all manifests, records, receipts and invoices relating to all cleaning, maintenance and grease removal of/from the grease control device, and the disposal carrier and disposal site location for no less than two years. Each Food Service Establishment shall, upon request, make the manifests, records, receipts and invoices available to any City representative, or inspector. These records shall include:

1. A logbook of gravity grease interceptor, hydromechanical grease interceptor or grease control device cleaning and maintenance practices.

2. A record of Best Management Practices being implemented including employee training.

3. Copies of records and manifests of wastehauling of interceptor contents.

4. Records of sampling data and sludge height monitoring for FOG and solids accumulation in the gravity grease interceptors.

5. Records of any FOG and/or wastewater spills and records of the cleaning of sewer laterals.

6. Any other information deemed appropriate by the FOG Control Program Administrator to ensure compliance with this Chapter.

G. Falsifying Information or Tampering with Process. It shall be unlawful to make any false statement or representation on any record, report, plan or other document that is filed with the City pursuant to this Chapter, or to tamper with or knowingly render inoperable any grease control device, monitoring device or method or access point required under this Chapter.

H. Notification of Spill.

1. In the event a permittee is unable to comply with any permit condition due to a breakdown of equipment, accident, or human error or the permittee has reasonable opportunity to know that his/her/its discharge will exceed the discharge provisions of the applicable FOG Wastewater Discharge Permit or this Chapter, the discharger shall immediately notify the City by calling the Public Works Department during normal business hours. If the material discharged to the sewer has the potential to cause or result in sewer blockages or SSOs, the discharger shall immediately notify the Public Works Department during normal business hours or by following the prompt on message recorder directing discharger to an emergency notification call center.

2. Confirmation of this notification shall be made in writing to the FOG Control Program Administrator at the address specified in the permit no later than five working days from the date of the incident. The written notification shall state the date of the incident, the reasons for the discharge or spill, what steps were taken to immediately correct the problem, and what steps are being taken to prevent the problem from recurring.

3. Such notification shall not relieve the permittee of any expense, loss, damage or other liability which may be incurred as a result of damage or loss to the City or any other damage or loss to person or property; nor shall such notification relieve the permittee of any fees or other liability which may be imposed pursuant to this Chapter or other applicable law.

I. Notification of Planned Changes. Applicants shall notify the City at least 60 days in advance prior to any facility expansion/remodeling, or process modifications that may result in new or substantially increased FOG discharges or a change in the nature of the discharge. Applicants shall notify the City in writing of the proposed expansion or remodeling and shall submit any information requested by the City for evaluation of the effect of such expansion on the Applicant's FOG discharge to the sewer system.

J. Fats, Oils, and Grease Program Non-Compliance Service Surcharge and Volume Charge. Restaurants not compliant with the City's Fats, Oils, and Grease Program as identified in this Chapter 22.08 and Chapter 22.04 of the Del Mar Municipal Code may be assessed an additional FOG Program Non-Compliance Surcharge as identified in Chapter 22.04.

K. Enforcement. When the FOG Control Program Administrator has reason to believe that grounds exist for failure to comply with this Chapter, he/she shall give written notice thereof by certified mail to the discharger setting forth a statement of the facts and grounds deemed to exist, together with the time and place where the charges shall be heard by the City Manager or his/her designee. The hearing date shall be not less than 15 calendar days nor more than 45 calendar days after the mailing of such notice.

1. At the suspension hearing, the permittee shall have an opportunity to respond to the allegations set forth in the notice by presenting written or oral evidence. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with procedures established by the City Manager or his/her designee.

2. If the City Manager designates a hearing officer, after the conclusion of the hearing, the hearing officer shall submit a written report to the City Manager or his/her designee setting forth a brief statement of facts found to be true, a determination of the issues presented, conclusions, and a recommendation.

3. Upon receipt of the written report of the hearing officer or conclusion of the hearing, if the City Manager or his/her designee conducts the hearing, the City Manager or his/her designee shall make his/her determination and should he/she find that grounds exist for his/her decision and order in writing within 30 calendar days after the conclusion of the hearing. The written decision and order of the City Manager or his/her designee shall be sent by certified mail to the discharger or its legal counsel/representative at the discharger's business address.

L. Suspension of Sewer Service.

1. Upon an order of suspension by the City Manager or his/her designee becoming final, the discharger shall immediately cease and desist its discharge and shall have no right to discharge any wastewater containing FOG directly or indirectly to the City's sewer system for the duration of the suspension. Water service provided to the discharger shall be locked out preventing further use of sewage system by discharger. All costs for physically terminating and reinstating sewer service shall be paid by the discharger.

2. Any owner or responsible management employee of the discharger shall be bound by the order of suspension.

3. An order of suspension issued by the City Manager or his/her designee shall be final in all respects on the 16th day after it is mailed to the discharger unless a request for appeal to the City Council is filed with the City Clerk.

M. Emergency Suspension Order.

1. The City may, by order of the City Manager or his/her designee, suspend sewer service when the City Manager or his/her designee determines that such suspension is necessary in order to stop an actual or impending discharge which presents or may present an imminent or substantial endangerment to the health and welfare of persons, or to the environment, or may cause an SSO, sewer blockage, interference to the City's sewer facilities, or may cause the City to violate any State or Federal Law or Regulation. Any discharger notified of and subject to an Emergency Suspension Order shall immediately cease and desist the discharge of all waste and/or wastewater containing FOG to the sewer system.

2. As soon as reasonably practicable following the issuance of an Emergency Suspension Order, but in no event more than five business days following the issuance of such order, the City Manager or his/her designee shall hold a hearing to provide the Food Service Establishment or discharger the opportunity to present information in opposition to the issuance of the Emergency Suspension Order. Such a hearing shall not stay the effect of the Emergency Suspension Order. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with procedures established by the City Manager or his/her designee. The City Manager or his/her designee shall issue a written decision and order within two business days following the hearing, which decision shall be sent by certified mail to the Food Service Establishment or its legal counsel/representative at that Food Service Establishment's business address. The decision of the City Manager or his/her designee following the hearing shall be final and not appealable to the City Council.

(Ord. No. 831; Ord. No. 903)

The applicant has the option to either:

A. Deposit with City—Refund. Deposit with the City the amount of the approved estimated cost for the sewer connection, and request the Department to proceed with the requested sewer service connection; and the Department upon completion of such extension shall refund to the applicant any money in excess of the cost of construction of the sewer service connection. Should the actual cost incurred by the City exceed the amount of the deposit, the applicant shall pay the City an additional amount as required to cover payment for the entire cost of the sewer connection prior to beginning use of the sewer system.

B. Work by Contractor—Inspection by City. The applicant may make or cause such sewer service connection to be made by a competent contractor; but all such work shall be done under the inspection of the City Engineer, and applicant shall pay to the City a deposit to cover all costs of inspection as determined by the City Engineer. The applicant shall also provide such security as required by the City to guarantee the completion of such work and pay such damages that may be caused to public right-of-way as a result of such construction.

Inspection of all sewerage construction shall be made by personnel of the City or its authorized representative as deemed necessary by the City Manager. Sewerage construction shall include, but not be limited to sewers, pump stations, treatment plants, pretreatment facilities, food establishment facilities, or other facilities which discharge grease and oils that may cause blockages. Inspections may be made to determine that such facilities are being adequately maintained and operated and meet the provisions of this Code. Sewage facilities under construction shall be inspected periodically or as deemed necessary by the City Manager to assure that construction conforms to the intent of the approved plans and specifications, City design standards, and other applicable codes. No person shall bury or backfill new sewers or lateral until inspected by personnel of the City or its authorized representative. No person shall interfere with or delay entrance by an authorized City inspector attempting to inspect any sewerage construction.

A. The City may require a Food Service Establishment to construct and maintain in proper operating condition at the Food Service Establishment's sole expense, flow monitoring, constituent monitoring and/or sampling facilities. The location of the monitoring or metering facilities shall be subject to approval by the FOG Control Program Administrator.

B. Each Food Service Establishments shall provide immediate, clear, safe and uninterrupted access to the FOG Control Program Administrator or inspectors to monitoring and metering facilities.

C. Food Service Establishments may also be required by the FOG Control Program Administrator to submit waste analysis plans and contingency plans to ensure proper operation and maintenance of the grease control device(s) or gravity grease interceptor(s).

No Food Service Establishment shall increase the use of water or in any other manner attempt to dilute a discharge as a partial or complete substitute for treatment to achieve compliance with the requirements of this Chapter and the terms of an applicable FOG Wastewater Discharge Permit.

(Ord. No. 583; Ord. No. 831)

The costs for installation, maintenance, and replacement of the sewer connections (sewer service lateral) as defined in Section 22.04.010, shall be the responsibility of the property owner.

Any person who shall do or cause to be done work provided for in this Chapter shall be liable for any damage to any sewer or to any public street or to any other public property.

The property owners serviced by a sewer lateral shall be responsible for the maintenance of that lateral. The City shall not maintain the sewer lateral between the street main and the structure. There shall be no requirement upon the City for a property line "clean-out."

When it is necessary for the City to relieve stop-ups in laterals, the owner of such property shall pay to the City the cost of the removal of such obstruction.

When it appears to be in the best interest of the City and the people thereof, the City Manager may prepare an agreement for property situated outside the City to be permitted to connect to the municipal sewer system. The agreement shall state the terms of connection, special conditions and limitation, costs for service and any connection fees, and all other conditions of sewer service. Before it can take effect, any such agreement must be approved by resolution of the City Council.