Lincoln Municipal Code Art. II Use of Public Sewers

The provisions of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1973 Edition, as adopted by reference by the city, or the provisions or any subsequent edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code adopted by the city, shall apply unless otherwise specified in this chapter.

(Ord. No. 992B, § 1, 6-25-2019)

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, every building in which plumbing fixtures are installed and every premises having drainage piping thereon shall have a connection to a public sewer, provided that a sewer main is located 200 feet or less from the building or drainage facility.

(Ord. No. 992B, § 1, 6-25-2019)

Property owners using private sewer systems that are in compliance with applicable codes and regulations may continue to use the private system when new public sewer systems are constructed within 200 feet or less from the building or drainage facility. The construction or installation of a public sewer system will not cause property owners to abandon their private sewer systems.

(Ord. No. 992B, § 1, 6-25-2019)

It is unlawful for any person to place, deposit or permit to be placed or deposited upon public or private property within the city any garbage, refuse, sewage or waste, except as provided by this chapter or applicable ordinances.

(Ord. No. 992B, § 1, 6-25-2019)

No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged to any natural outlet any garbage, sewage, industrial wastes or other polluted waters unless suitable treatment has been provided and approved in writing by the public works director.

(Ord. No. 992B, § 1, 6-25-2019)

Storm waters and all other unpolluted drainage shall be discharged to such sewers as are specifically designated as combined sewers or storm sewers, or to a natural outlet approved by the public works director. Industrial cooling water or unpolluted process waters may be discharged, upon written approval of the public works director, to a storm sewer, combined sewer or natural outlet. Where installed, all grease, oil and sand interceptors shall be maintained by the owner, at his expense, in continuously efficient operation at all times.

(Ord. No. 992B, § 1, 6-25-2019)

Grease, oil and sand interceptors shall be provided when, in the opinion of the public works director, 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. All interceptors shall be of a type and capacity approved by the public works director, and shall be located so as to be readily and easily accessible for cleaning and inspection.

(Ord. No. 992B, § 1, 6-25-2019)

Cross reference— For provisions on the maintenance and operation of grease, oil and sand interceptors, see Section 13.08.350 of this code.

No provision of this chapter shall be construed to prevent the city from entering into an agreement with any discharger of industrial waste which exceeds the characteristics and limitations set forth in this chapter, upon payment by such discharger of such costs as may be determined by the city to be sufficient to provide for the receipt and treatment of such wastes.

(Ord. No. 992B, § 1, 6-25-2019)