Perris Municipal Code Art. III Septic Tank and Cesspool Cleaning

A person shall not discharge the cleanings from septic tanks, cesspools, or chemical toilets to a sewerage system of the city unless he holds a valid permit to do so. Application for a permit shall be made to the city manager. The permit shall be granted and shall remain valid only so long as applicant:

(1) Maintains a deposit of $100.00 with the city;

(2) Utilizes suitable equipment for the sanitary conveyance of the pumpings on the public roads; and

(3) Discharges only at a specified place, and does not violate operating conditions laid down by the city manager.

(Code 1972, § 14.24.090; Ord. No. 352, § 404A, 1970)

Each tank truck or other conveyance shall be maintained in good condition, with tight covers to prevent the leaking or spilling of sewage or sludge, and with adequate discharge hoses, so as to not cause any spillage around a point of discharge.

(Code 1972, § 14.24.100; Ord. No. 352, § 404B, 1970)

A permit to discharge cleanings from septic tanks or other sewerage facilities shall not be construed to permit the discharge of cleanings from grease or oil traps, salty wastes, or industrial wastes in any amount, or any other wastes forbidden by other provisions of chapters 14.12 through 14.40.

(Code 1972, § 14.24.110; Ord. No. 352, § 404C, 1970)

For each truck load of septic tank or cesspool pumpings discharged to a sewerage system of the city, the discharger shall pay the city a sum to be determined by the city council. The discharger shall submit a monthly accounting of the loads discharged, and the names and addresses of the owners of the septic tanks pumped.

(Code 1972, § 14.24.120; Ord. No. 352, § 404D, 1970)

Any unpaid obligation for payment for discharges shall be a lien against the deposit specified in section 14.24.090(1). The deposit may be forfeited, in whole or in part, toward the satisfaction of any penalties or damages assessed by the city in connection with the licensed operation.

(Code 1972, § 14.24.130; Ord. No. 352, § 404E, 1970)

Permittee may surrender the permit required by section 14.24.090 at any time and reclaim the unencumbered amount of his deposit. If permittee fails to use suitable equipment maintained in a sanitary condition, or otherwise conducts an unsatisfactory operation, or if he does not pay all discharge fees within 30 days of the due date, the city manager shall revoke the permit and order the unencumbered amount of his deposit returned. If permittee discharges at unauthorized times or places or falsifies reports of the number of truck loads discharged or otherwise defrauds or seeks to defraud the city, the city manager shall revoke his permit and declare his deposit forfeited. A person who has had a permit revoked may not again be licensed by the city for a period of at least one year thereafter.

(Code 1972, § 14.24.140; Ord. No. 352, § 404F, 1970)