Chapter 13.40 — SEWER SERVICE

Unless otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, the director of public works shall have the duty and responsibility to enforce the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. 98-07 §5(part), 1998).

No person shall maintain, use, or permit to be used, or allow to exist, any privy, privy vault, cesspool, septic tank or any receptacle for disposing of sewage or sewage matter within the city, upon any premises adjoining or reasonably accessible to a public sewer.

(Ord. 98-07 §5(part), 1998).

A.

No person shall make or cause to be made any excavation in public property, or install or cause to be installed any sewer therein, or make or cause to be made any connection to a public sewer without first having made application to and having obtained a permit therefor by the director of public works.

B.

The filing of an application for sewer service constitutes a request and authorization to inspect the plumbing facilities at the subject premises.

C.

All sewer connection and installation work shall be performed consistent with the conditions of permit approval issued by the director of public works. Any such work that results in the contamination of the city's potable water supply shall be the responsibility of the contractor performing such work and the owner of the property served by such work.

(Ord. 98-07 §5(part), 1998).

Consumers shall provide, at their own expense, an approved sewer lateral and cleanout on or near the property line as designated by the director of public works.

(Ord. 98-07 §5(part), 1998).

A.

Prior to issuing a sewer connection permit, the public works director may require an inspection of the plumbing at the subject premises.

B.

All sewer installations, extensions and connections shall be inspected by the director of public works before the excavation is infilled. Sewer service to such premises shall be provided only after the director approves the work.

(Ord. 98-07 §5(part), 1998).

An encroachment permit shall be obtained prior to commencement of any work within a public right-of- way.

(Ord. 98-07 §5(part), 1998).

It is unlawful for any person, other than an authorized city employee or contractor, to open or enter any manhole in any public sewer for any purpose whatsoever.

(Ord. 98-07 §5(part), 1998).

Property owners and consumers are responsible for repairing and maintaining the laterals connecting their premises to the public sewer mains. However, all repairs to sewer facilities (including laterals) which require an excavation in the public right-of-way, shall be performed only under the direction of the director of public works. If repair work requiring an excavation in the public right-of-way was necessitated by action(s) of the property owner or persons occupying the premises with his/her permission, or by trees or roots, the property owner shall be charged for such work. Otherwise, all repair work in the public right-of-way shall be at the expense of the city.

(Ord. 98-07 §5(part), 1998).

The city will extend sewer mains to a subdivision or plot within the city on the following conditions:

A.

The applicant shall deposit with the city clerk the total estimated cost of extending the sewer line into the subdivision or plot, and upon the completion of the work, shall deposit with the city clerk any additional sum of money necessary to cover the actual cost of the work.

B.

If the actual cost of the work shall be less than the amount previously deposited, the excess sum deposited shall be refunded to the applicant upon the completion of the work.

C.

The size, type and condition of the materials and location of the sewer line shall be specified by the city engineer, and the actual construction work shall be done by the city or a contractor acceptable to it.

D.

The city may enter into reimbursement agreements with persons who pay for or cause the installation of sewer line extensions, from amounts subsequently collected by the city from third parties whose properties connect to or benefit from such extensions.

(Ord. 98-07 §5(part), 1998).

The city may impose development impact fees on new development connecting to the city sewer system, as set by resolution of the city council.

(Ord. 98-07 §5(part), 1998).

A.

No person shall tamper with, interfere with, deface, damage, or block a city sewer line.

B.

No person shall turn on, re-establish, or unblock sewer service to any property where such service was terminated by order of the director of public works.

(Ord. 98-07 §5(part), 1998).

A.

Violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall constitute an infraction, punishable pursuant to Chapter 1.16 of this code.

B.

Upon violation of any of the requirements of this chapter or any rule or regulation established thereunder, the director of public works may elect to send written notice to the person causing, allowing or committing the violation, specifying the violation, and that upon the failure of such person to rectify the violation, the city will block or disconnect such premises from the city water and/or the sewer systems. Such time shall not be less than five days after notice of the violation is mailed to the subject premises.

C.

If the violation constitutes a serious public health hazard, the director of public works may immediately enter upon the premises without notice and do such things and expend such sums as may be necessary to immediately abate the public health hazard. The amounts so expended shall be a charge upon the person and premises wherein the violation exists, and shall be included on the sewer service bill.

(Ord. 98-07 §5(part), 1998).

Any person aggrieved by any action taken pursuant to this chapter, may appeal to the city manager by filing a written notice of appeal with the city clerk within twenty days after the date of the action from which the appeal is taken.

(Ord. 98-07 §5(part), 1998).