Chapter 51 — SEWERS

This chapter is adopted pursuant to authority granted by Cal. Government Code § 38900 that a city legislative body may construct, establish, and maintain drains and sewers.

(Prior Code, § 7100) (Ord. 72, passed 9-20-1965; Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024)

This chapter shall apply to all sewer facilities of the City of Grover Beach, including, but not limited to, building sewers, sewer laterals, and sewer mains as defined in § 51.003.

(Prior Code, § 7111) (Ord. 72, passed 9-20-1965; Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024)

For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates, or requires, a different meaning.

BACK-WATER VALVE or BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. A device whose purpose is to prevent flow in a sewer in a direction opposite to that of the intended drainage.

COUNCIL. The City Council of the City of Grover Beach.

BUILDING. Any structure used for human habitation, or a place of business, recreation, or other activity and containing sanitary facilities.

BUILDING SEWER. The portion of any sewer beginning at the plumbing or drainage outlet of any building,

industrial facility, or preliminary treatment facility, and ending at the property line.

CESSPOOL or SEEPAGE PIT. An excavation in the ground which receives the discharge from a sewer for the purpose of allowing said discharge to percolate into the ground.

CITY. The City of Grover Beach, State of California.

• CITY ENGINEER. A registered civil engineer appointed by the City Council of the City of Grover Beach to

• perform regular and/or special engineering services.

CITY’S REPRESENTATIVE. Any person legally authorized by the Council of the City of Grover Beach to represent the city in matters relating to the city’s sewer system.

CLEANOUT. A branch fitting installed in a sewer or other pipe for the purpose of providing access for cleaning.

• COUNTY. County of San Luis Obispo, State of California.

CROWN. The highest point of the inside surface of a sewer cross-section.

• DISTRICT , SANITATION DISTRICT , or SSLOCSD. The South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District.

• DISTRICT’S REPRESENTATIVE. Any person legally authorized by the Board of Directors of the South San Luis

• Obispo County Sanitation District to represent the District.

ENGINEERING STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS. The current edition of the Engineering Standards and Specifications of the city.

FIXTURE. Any sink, tub, shower, toilet, or other facility connected by drain to the sewer.

GARBAGE. Solid wastes from the preparation, cooking, and dispensing of food and from the handling, storage, and sale of agricultural products.

LOT. Any piece or parcel of land, bounded, defined, or shown upon a plot or deed recorded in the office of the County Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, provided, however, that in the event any structure is located upon more than one parcel of land all under one ownership and as herein defined, the term LOT shall include all such parcels of land. For purposes of land which is to be annexed to or served by the city, the term LOT shall be defined as:

(1) A minimum size parcel or parcels into which said land can be subdivided or split as permitted by the local zoning regulations; or

• (2) The actual number of parcels into which said land is subdivided or split as evidenced by records filed with the County Recorder.

MANHOLE. A structure for the purpose of providing access to a buried sewer.

PERMIT. Any written authorization required pursuant to this chapter.

PERSON. Any human being, individual, firm, company, partnership, association, corporation, government, or agency.

PRIVY. An excavation in the ground receiving or intended to receive human body wastes.

PUBLIC SEWER. That portion of a sewer lying within a public right-of-way or easement, including lateral sewers that are publicly maintained and sewer mains owned and maintained by, and subject to the jurisdiction of, the city.

pH. The logarithm of the reciprocal of the weight of hydrogen ions in grams per liter of solution.

SEPTIC TANK. A structure for treating sewage before disposal in a seepage pit or other leaching system.

SEWAGE. Any water or fluid-carried wastes from residences, business buildings, public buildings, institutions, and industrial facilities.

SEWAGE WORKS or SEWERAGE. All facilities for collecting, pumping, treating, and disposing of sewage. SEWER. A pipe or conduit for carrying sewage.

SEWER LATERAL. The portion of a sewer lying within a public right-of-way or easement and connecting a building sewer to a sewer main. Unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer or publicly maintained, SEWER LATERALS are privately owned and maintained, including the cut-in or wye connection to the sewer main.

SEWER MAIN. Those sewers, excluding sewer laterals, whose main purpose is to accept sewerage from laterals and convey it to the treatment plant.

SHALL and MAY. Shall is mandatory; may is permissive.

TRUNK SEWER. The same as sewer main.

(Prior Code, § 7120) (Ord. 72, passed 9-20-1965; Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024)

HOUSE SEWERS

Every building in which plumbing fixtures are installed shall be separately and independently connected with the public sewer except as provided herein.

(Prior Code, § 7130) (Ord. 72, passed 9-20-1965; Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024)

(A) Dwelling in rear. Where a dwelling is on the rear of a lot, on the front of which is another building and the total street frontage of the said lot does not exceed 60 feet, and is under one ownership, a separate sewer connection will not be required.

(Prior Code, § 7131)

(B) Accessory dwelling unit . Where an accessory dwelling unit is located on a lot on which there is also a primary residence, and is under one ownership, a separate sewer connection will not be required.

(C) Appurtenant buildings. Service buildings, such as a garage, servants’ quarter, powerhouse, or other like buildings where required as an adjunct to and to be used in connection with a residence, public building, or commercial plant, may be connected to the house sewer serving the main building. (Prior Code, § 7132)

(Ord. 72, passed 9-20-1965; Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024)

Building sewer lines may be of any materials allowed by the State Plumbing Code currently in effect and approved by the Building Inspector. Conformance with ASTM standards for the materials used shall apply.

(Prior Code, § 7133) (Ord. 72, passed 9-20-1965; Ord. 78-10, passed 11-6-1978; Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024)

House sewers shall be not less than four inches in diameter and shall have a continuous and even fall of not less than one-quarter of an inch to the foot, except where solid rock or other unusual condition is encountered, then, with the approval of the City Engineer, the requirements for an even grade may be altered to best suit the given condition and to provide the best fall available under the circumstances.

(Prior Code, § 7134) (Ord. 72, passed 9-20-1965; Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024)

(A) Building sewers must be constructed in accordance to the requirements of the State Plumbing Code with regard to backflow prevention devices.

(B) The installation of the backflow prevention device shall be at the sole cost and expense of the property owner and maintenance of the device shall be the sole obligation of the property owner or the owner’s successor in interest. (Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024)

The portion of the sewer lateral from the curb line to the property line which has less than three feet of cover between the top of the pipe and the curb or the top of the ground shall be protected as required by the City Engineer. (Prior Code, § 7135) (Ord. 72, passed 9-20-1965; Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024)

Old building sewers and sewer laterals may be used in connection with new plumbing work when, upon examination, they are found to conform to the requirements governing new building sewers and new sewer laterals as provided in this ordinance. Examination of the existing sewer lateral shall be completed prior to issuance of any permit resulting in re-use of the lateral.

(Prior Code, § 7136) (Ord. 72, passed 9-20-1965; Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024)

A permit will not be required for the purposes of removing stoppages or performing repairs in any building sewer. Use of the public right-of-way to repair a sewer lateral shall require an approved encroachment permit from the Department of Public Works.

(Prior Code, § 7137) (Ord. 72, passed 9-20-1965; Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024)

Building sewers from a building court (serving four units or more) may be connected to a sewer main through a common pipe and sewer lateral, provided that such common pipe and sewer lateral be of adequate size, as determined by the City Engineer, but must be at least six inches in diameter. The common pipe and sewer lateral shall be run in as direct a line to the sewer main as possible and a manhole shall be provided at its junction with the existing sewer main. A riser of the requirements and specifications of the city shall be placed within two and one-half feet of the point of connection of the house sewer located the farthest from the public sewer. Such building sewers connecting to the common pipe shall be laid under the same requirements as if they were to connect directly to a sewer main. (Prior Code, § 7138) (Ord. 72, passed 9-20-1965; Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024)

Where a public sewer is located within a distance of 200 feet (measured along streets, alleys, avenues, or public rights-of-way upon which the property abuts), from point of connection, no new or replacement septic tank or leach line, leach field or sewer wells shall be constructed. Said properties shall connect to the public sewer and the existing septic tank or well shall be abandoned and removed or filled to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and Community Development Director. An exemption, per the State Plumbing Code, shall be made for single-family residential properties where a public sewer is located within 200 feet, but connection to the public sewer cannot be accomplished via a gravity-fed connection. This exemption shall extend until an alternative point of connection to the public sewer becomes available that allows for a gravity-fed connection. All property owners whose property is currently serviced by a septic tank or sewer well shall take every action necessary to ensure the continued proper functioning of the existing system, regardless of the proximity of a public sewer, and provide for inspections by the Public Works Director, or his or her designee, upon written request.

(Prior Code, § 7139) (Ord. 72, passed 9-20-1965; Ord. 94, passed 4-1-1968; Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13- 2024)

To prevent sand, grease, soil, or other objectionable matter entering the sewerage system, restaurants and public places serving food shall be provided with grease traps, and public and private garage floor drains and public wash racks shall be provided with catch basins or sumps of a design approved by the City Engineer and in conformance with the State Plumbing Code. Garage and oiling pits shall not be connected to any sewerage system. (Prior Code, § 7139.1) (Ord. 72, passed 9-20-1965; Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024)

(A) Where a public sewer is located within a distance of 200 feet (measured along streets, alleys, avenues, or public right-of-ways upon which the property abuts) and except as otherwise provided in this chapter, every building now or hereafter situated within the city in which plumbing fixtures are now or hereafter installed shall be separately and independently connected to the city sewerage system by the property owner within three years of adoption of this chapter by the City Council. Said property owners shall make application for the sewer connection pursuant to § 51.047. All buildings within the city which are required by this section to be connected to the city sewerage collection system shall be subject to monthly sewer fees commencing on the date of connection to the sewerage collection system. Upon completion of the required connection to the city sewerage system, any existing septic tank or well shall be abandoned and removed or filled, according to the direction of and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the Community Development Director. Upon written application by the property owner, and on a showing of good cause

therefore, the City Council may grant an extension of time to connect a building to the city sewerage collection system of up to two additional years. Such extension of time may be granted only upon condition that the applicant pay monthly payments toward the required sewer impact fee amount divided into equal installments equivalent to the number of months extension granted by the City Council.

(B) Failure to comply with any of the provisions of this section shall be deemed to be a misdemeanor. (Prior Code, § 7140) (Ord. 113a, passed 7-20-1970; Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024) Penalty, see § 51.999

(A) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this code of ordinances, non-compliance with either §§ 51.024 or 51.025 or the further maintenance or use of cesspools, septic tanks, or other means of sewage disposal in the city inconsistent with the requirements of this chapter, by any person, except as permitted pursuant to this chapter, is a public nuisance.

(B) The occupancy of any building from which sewage is discharged in violation of this chapter is a public nuisance, and an action may be brought to enjoin any person from occupying any such building. (Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024) Penalty, see § 51.999

STANDARDS

The city may, by resolution, update its Engineering Standards and Specifications for the construction of sewerage works, and such standards and specifications, when adopted, shall become part of this chapter. (Prior Code, § 7150) (Ord. 72, passed 9-20-1965; Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024)

No person shall connect to, use, provide, or maintain any system for the handling or treating of sewage or other liquid wastes within the boundaries of the city that was not in existence and use at the time of adoption of this chapter, except as herein provided, or upon authorization given by resolution of the City Council.

(Prior Code, § 7151) (Ord. 72, passed 9-20-1965; Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024) Penalty, see § 51.999

No unauthorized person shall break, damage, deface, uncover, or tamper with any structure, appurtenance, equipment or other property which is a part of the city sewage system. An approved encroachment permit shall be required prior to commencement of any work on a sewer lateral, sewer main, or any sewer appurtenances within the public right-of-way. No manhole shall be covered or made inaccessible. If required by changes in surface grade made necessary because of property development, and/or subdivisions, manholes shall be reconstructed by the developer and/or subdivider to conform to this requirement.

(Prior Code, § 7152) (Ord. 72, passed 9-20-1965; Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024) Penalty, see § 51.999

(A) City representatives shall carry evidence establishing their position as an authorized representative of the city and, upon presentation and exhibiting these proper credentials and identification, shall be permitted to enter in and

upon all buildings and premises within the city for the purposes of inspection, observation, measurement, sampling, testing, or otherwise performing such duties as may be necessary in carrying out the provisions of this chapter.

(B) A denial of a city representative access to a building or premise for purposes of performing such duties, shall be submitted to the City Attorney’s Office for acquisition of a court ordered inspection warrant. (Prior Code, § 7153) (Ord. 72, passed 9-20-1965; Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024)

Any person found to be in violation of any provision of this chapter shall be served by a representative of the city with written notice stating the nature of the violation and providing a reasonable time limit for the correction thereof. Said time limit shall be not less than two or more than seven working days, unless otherwise indicated in this chapter and/or the City Engineer determines otherwise. Such person shall permanently and completely correct the violation within the period allowed.

(Prior Code, § 7154) (Ord. 72, passed 9-20-1965; Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024)

Any person violating a provision of this chapter shall be liable for all damages resulting from such violation, or which arise from actions taken in the correction thereof.

(Prior Code, § 7155) (Ord. 72, passed 9-20-1965; Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024)

(A) Any person who by reason of special circumstances, believes that the application of any portion of this chapter as to them is unjust or inequitable may make written application to the City Council for relief. Said application shall set forth all of the special facts and circumstances and shall request the specific relief or modification desired.

(B) The City Council, upon receipt of such application and after such investigation as deemed necessary, may take action to grant such relief or modification as it finds necessary.

(C) The City Council, on its own motion and without an application, may, when special circumstances make the application of this chapter a hardship or unjust or inequitable, modify, or suspend such portion of this chapter for the period during which the special circumstances exist.

(D) An application for relief under this section shall be in writing and shall be accompanied by a filing fee as set forth in the Master Fee Schedule and amended from time to time.

(Prior Code, § 7156) (Ord. 72, passed 9-20-1965; Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024)

No sewer connected or to be connected to the city’s sewerage system shall be installed, altered, or repaired until the appropriate permits for the work are obtained from the city and all required fees have been paid. (Prior Code, § 7157) (Ord. 72, passed 9-20-1965; Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024)

Before a permit shall be issued for a sewer connection in any areas within the city, for which a property shall use any existing sewerage facilities of the city for which such property shall not have made full payment of its share of the cost thereof, the owner or applicant shall pay to the city a sum of money for such privilege to be computed by the city. (Prior Code, § 7158) (Ord. 72, passed 9-20-1965; Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024)

Permit fees for construction, repair, or maintenance of private sewerage works shall be as set forth in the Master Fee Schedule and amended from time to time.

(Prior Code, § 7159) (Ord. 72, passed 9-20-1965; Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024)

MAIN EXTENSIONS

Mains extended to serve new customers shall be subject to all of the provisions of this chapter. No main extension will be made by the city except on an approved dedicated street, alley, area where the city has obtained a recorded easement.

(Prior Code, § 7160) (Ord. 72, passed 9-20-1965; Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024)

The cost of main extensions, other than to subdivisions, may be pro-rated against all lots or property that may ultimately be benefited by connection to the sewer system.

(Prior Code, § 7162) (Ord. 72, passed 9-20-1965; Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024)

(A) Where sewer main extensions are required for subdivisions, it will be the responsibility of the owner or subdivider to pay the cost for complete installation of all sewer facilities required within the subdivision and for extension of sewer mains from the subdivision to the nearest existing main of adequate capacity for the area to be served. Such sewer mains and sewer facilities shall be subject to all the requirements of the city.

(B) Upon official acceptance by the city, the city shall assume full ownership, maintenance and control of such mains and sewer facilities.

(Prior Code, § 7163) (Ord. 72, passed 9-20-1965; Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024)

QUALITY OF SEWER DISCHARGE

It is unlawful for any person to discharge or cause to be discharged any stormwater, surface water, ground water, roof runoff, subsurface drainage, cooling water or unpolluted industrial process waters into any sanitary sewer, except as is herein specifically provided.

(Prior Code, § 7170) (Ord. 72, passed 9-20-1965; Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024) Penalty, see § 51.999

Stormwater and all unpolluted drainage shall be discharged to such sewers as are specifically designated as storm sewers, or to a natural outlet approved by the City Engineer and in conformance with all applicable state and federal laws. Industrial cooling water or unpolluted process waters may be discharged, upon approval of the City Engineer, to a storm sewer or natural outlet.

(Prior Code, § 7171) (Ord. 72, passed 9-20-1965; Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024)

Except as hereinafter provided, no person shall discharge or cause to be discharged any waters or wastes into any public sewers that are prohibited by the Southern San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD) Ordinance 1994-1, or any subsequent revision currently in effect.

(Prior Code, § 7172) (Ord. 72, passed 9-20-1965; Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024) Penalty, see § 51.999

(A) Grease, oil, and sand interceptors.

(1) Grease, oil, and sand interceptors shall be provided when required by the State Plumbing Code, the County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD) Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Ordinance currently in effect, and when, in the opinion of the City Engineer, they are necessary for the proper handling of liquid wastes containing grease in excessive amounts, or any flammable wastes, sand, or other harmful ingredients; except that such interceptors shall not be required for private living quarters or dwelling units used solely for human habitation. All interceptors shall be of a type and capacity approved by the City Engineer in accordance with the State Plumbing Code and the SSLOCSD FOG Ordinance, and shall be located so as to be readily and easily accessible for cleaning and inspection.

(2) Upon change in ownership of the property, change in property use or change in ownership of property use on which an interceptor is installed, the property owner shall coordinate with the City Representative to perform an inspection of the interceptor and ensure it is compliant with current requirements of the State Plumbing Code and the SSLOCSD FOG Ordinance. Any interceptor found to be out of compliance with the requirements of the State Plumbing Code and/or the SSLOCSD FOG Ordinance shall be modified to comply with current requirements at the property owner’s expense. Food Service Establishments (FSEs) are required to enroll in the City’s Fats, Oils, and Grease Control Program and are subject to the regulatory requirements in this chapter and the SSLOCSD FOG Ordinance. Enrollment is the responsibility of the FSE owner and failure to enroll may result in citation. (Prior Code, § 7173)

(B) Construction. Grease and oil interceptors shall be constructed of impervious materials capable of withstanding abrupt and extreme changes in temperature. They shall be of substantial construction, water-tight, and equipped with easily removable covers which, when bolted in place, shall be gas-tight and water-tight. Grease and oil interceptors shall be constructed in conformance with the requirements of the State Plumbing Code and the SSLOCSD FOG Ordinance.

(Prior Code, § 7173.1)

(C) Maintenance. Where installed, all grease, oil, and sand interceptors shall be maintained by the owner, at their expense, in continuously efficient operation at all times.

(Prior Code, § 7173.2)

(Ord. 72, passed 9-20-1965; Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024)

(A) (1) The admission into the public sewers of any waters or wastes having an average daily flow greater than 2% of the average daily sewage flow of the city, or exceeding the limits established by the SSLOCSD Ordinance 1994-1, or any subsequent revision currently in effect shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. Where necessary, in the opinion of the City Engineer, the owner shall provide, at their expense, such preliminary treatment as may be necessary to reduce the nature and constituents of the discharge to comply with § 51.077 or control the quantities and rates of discharge of such waters or wastes.

(2) Plans, specifications, and any other pertinent information relating to proposed preliminary treatment facilities shall be submitted for the approval of the City Engineer and of the State Regional Water Quality Control Board, and no construction of such facilities shall be commenced until said approvals are obtained in writing.

(B) FOG control program correction of violation . Any person, FSE, or property found to be in violation of the requirements of this chapter and/or the SSLOCSD FOG Ordinance shall be served by a representative of the city with written notice stating the nature of the violation and providing a time limit for the correction thereof per the requirements of Section 6 of the SSLOCSD FOG Ordinance.

(Prior Code, § 7174) (Ord. 72, passed 9-20-1965; Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024)

Where preliminary treatment facilities are provided for any waters or wastes, they shall be maintained continuously in satisfactory and effective operation, by the owner, at their expense.

(Prior Code, § 7175) (Ord. 72, passed 9-20-1965; Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024)

(A) When required by the City Engineer, the owner of any property served by a building sewer carrying industrial wastes shall install a suitable control manhole in the building sewer to facilitate observation, sampling, and measurements of the wastes. Such manhole, when required, shall be accessible and safely located, and shall be constructed in accordance with plans approved by the City Engineer.

(B) The manhole shall be installed by the owner at their expense and shall be maintained by the owner so as to be safe and accessible at all times.

(Prior Code, § 7176) (Ord. 72, passed 9-20-1965; Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024)

All measurements, tests, and analyses of the characteristics of waters and wastes to which reference is made in §§ 51.077 and 51.079, shall be determined in accordance with “Standards Methods for the Examination of Water and Sewage,” published by American Waterworks Association, and shall be determined at the control manhole provided for in Section 7176, or upon suitable samples taken at said control manhole. In the event that no special manhole has been required, the control manhole shall be considered to be the nearest downstream manhole in the public sewer to the point at which the building sewer is connected.

(Prior Code, § 7177) (Ord. 72, passed 9-20-1965; Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024)

No statement contained in this chapter shall be construed as preventing any special agreement or arrangement between the city and any industrial concern whereby an industrial waste of unusual strength or character may be accepted by the city for treatment, subject to payment therefor by the industrial concern.

(Prior Code, § 7178) (Ord. 72, passed 9-20-1965; Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024)

SEWER SERVICE CHARGES

Every person whose premises in the city are served by a connection to the sewerage collection system of the city, whereby the sewerage or industrial wastes, or both, are disposed of by the city to the South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District sewerage treatment plant, or otherwise, shall pay a sewer rental charge as set forth in the Master Fee Schedule as amended from time to time.

(Prior Code, § 7180) (Ord. 72, passed 9-20-1965; Ord. 96, passed 11-18-1968; Ord. 73-7, passed 10-15-1973; Ord. 821, passed 2-1-1982; Ord. 87-6, passed 6-15-1987; Ord. 88-1, passed 8-1-1988; Ord. 89-7, passed 7-17-1989; Ord. 927, passed 7-20-1992; Ord. 96-2, passed 7-1-1996; Ord. 03-02, passed 5-5-2003; Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024)

Any connection to the city’s sewerage collection system outside of the city limits shall be charged at double the rate charged within the City, or such other rate as the City Council may determine. (Prior Code, § 7181) (Ord. 73, passed - -; Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024)

All users other than single family residences and schools shall be entitled to 3,000 cubic feet of sewage for the minimum charge. Any excess over the minimum amount shall be charged at the rate as set forth in the Master Fee Schedule and amended from time to time. Such quantities of sewage shall be determined by the city, based upon the percentage of water used which is deposited in said sewer facility. Any occupant who may disagree with the city’s determinations may, at the occupant’s own expense, install private measuring devices in accordance with specifications approved by the city.

(Prior Code, § 7177) (Ord. 72, passed 9-20-1965; Ord. 73-7, passed 10-15-1973; Ord. 03-02, passed 5-5-2003; Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024)

In case a residence or place of business becomes vacant, the minimum sewer charge shall be collected. (Prior Code, § 7183) (Ord. 72, passed 9-20-1965; Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024)

All charges for such sewage service shall be paid at the same time as water charges are paid to the city and shall be billed upon the same utility bill sent to the user and both amounts must be paid or the city may, in addition to other remedies, shut off the water service.

(Prior Code, § 7184) (Ord. 72, passed 9-20-1965; Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024)

Revenue derived by the city under the provisions of this chapter shall be used for the operation, acquisition, construction, reconstruction, and maintenance of the sanitary sewer system and shall be applied to the retirement of any bonded indebtedness which was incurred to building the sanitary sewer system. (Prior Code, § 7186) (Ord. 72, passed 9-20-1965; Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024)

SEWER FACILITY FEES

Facility fees shall be charged as set forth in the Master Fee Schedule and amended from time to time. (Prior Code, § 7190) (Ord. 91-9, passed 12-16-1991; Ord. 03-02, passed 5-5-2003; Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024)

The permit for water and sewer connections shall be made at such time as any building permit is issued. (Prior Code, § 7192) (Ord. 91-9, passed 12-16-1991; Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024)

(A) Any person violating any provision of this chapter for which no specific penalty is prescribed shall be subject to § 10.99 of this code of ordinances.

(B) Any person failing to pay the sewer service charge when due, and if the water service has been disconnected, shall pay the sum as set forth in the Master Fee Schedule and amended from time to time.

(Prior Code, § 7185) (Ord. 72, passed 9-20-1965; Ord. 03-02, passed 5-5-2003; Ord. 24-01, passed 2-13-2024)