Rolling Hills Estates Municipal Code Ch. 13.08 Sewer Service System

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 761, § 3(Exh. A), adopted April 28, 2026, amended Chapter 13.08 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former Chapter 13.08, §§ 13.08.010—13.08.080, pertained to the same subject matter, and derived from Prior code §§ 1000 (a)—(c), 1001, 1002, 1003 (a)—(d).

A. The Los Angeles County (county) sanitary sewer and industrial waste ordinance, codified as Division 2 of Title 20 of the Los Angeles County Code, as such ordinance may be amended from time to time, and except as amended by this chapter, is adopted as the sanitary sewer and industrial waste ordinance of the city.

B. A copy of the current county sewer and industrial waste ordinance will be maintained by the office of the city clerk for examination by the public.

C. If any provision of the county sanitary sewer and industrial waste ordinance conflicts with any provision of the city's municipal code, the provisions of the municipal code will prevail.

D. The fees and charges established by Los Angeles County under the county sanitary sewer and industrial waste ordinance, as amended from time to time, will apply to this chapter; provided, however, the city council may, by resolution, adjust any of the fees or charges imposed under the county sanitary sewer and industrial waste ordinance.

(Ord. No. 761, § 3(Exh. A), 4-28-2026)

Whenever any of the following words or terms are used in the county sanitary sewer and industrial waste ordinance, each such word or term will be construed to have the following meaning unless the context indicates the county code definition is applicable:

"Board" means the city council.

"County engineer" means the city engineer.

"County health officer" means the city health officer, including any officer, employee, or agent of the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health acting under contract or agreement with the city to perform health officer functions.

"County of Los Angeles" means the city of Rolling Hills Estates except where the county of Los Angeles is a correct notation due to circumstances.

"County sewer maintenance district" means the area of the county sewer maintenance district within the city of Rolling Hills Estates.

"Ordinance" means an ordinance of the city of Rolling Hills Estates, except in such instances where the reference is to a stated ordinance of the county of Los Angeles.

"Public sewer" means all sanitary sewers and appurtenances thereto, lying within streets or easements dedicated to the city, and operated and maintained by the county sewer maintenance district.

"Trunk sewer" means a sewer under the jurisdiction of a public entity other than the city of Rolling Hills Estates.

(Ord. No. 761, § 3(Exh. A), 4-28-2026)

The following described sections of the county sanitary sewer and industrial waste ordinance are amended or repealed as follows:

A. Section 20.28.050 of the county sanitary sewer and industrial waste ordinance is amended to read as follows:

"The city engineer may recommend that the council approve an agreement to reimburse or agree to reimburse a subdivider, school district, an improvement district formed under special assessment procedures, or person for the cost of constructing sanitary sewers for public use where such sewers can or will be used by areas outside of the proposed development; and to establish a reimbursement district and collection rates as described in the agreement under the provisions of this chapter and in accordance with applicable state law."

B. Section 20.32.150 of the county sanitary sewer and industrial waste ordinance is amended to read as follows:

"In the event the city engineer determines that the property described in the application for a permit is included within a sewer reimbursement district which has been formed by the council in accordance with Section 20.28.050, the charge for connecting to the public sewer will be as set forth in the agreement established under that section."

C. Section 20.32.280 of the county sanitary sewer and industrial waste ordinance is amended by adding the following paragraph:

"All monies collected under this ordinance for sewer maintenance are to be submitted directly to the county sewer maintenance district for inclusion in the maintenance district's funds."

D. Section 20.32.690 of the county sanitary sewer and industrial waste ordinance is amended by adding the following paragraph:

"In the event the damaged public sewer is not in a county sewer maintenance district, the violator must reimburse the city within 30 days after the city has provided an invoice for the cost of repairs. The amount, when paid, will be deposited in the city treasury."

(Ord. No. 761, § 3(Exh. A), 4-28-2026)

No person may make any connection to any public sewer without first obtaining a permit to do so from the county sewer maintenance district.

(Ord. No. 761, § 3(Exh. A), 4-28-2026)

Whenever any person proposes to construct a sewer lateral, in and along private property other than the property to be served by the sewer lateral, the applicant must obtain and file with the city manager a certified copy of a recorded instrument of conveyance granting an easement for such sewer lateral.

(Ord. No. 761, § 3(Exh. A), 4-28-2026)

A. The owner of any property served by a private sewer lateral shall maintain such lateral in good condition and free from leaks, defects, or conditions that may cause infiltration, inflow, blockage, or discharge to the public right-of-way or public sewer system.

B. A leaking or defective private sewer lateral that causes or contributes to a discharge to the public right-of-way or public sewer system is hereby declared a public nuisance.

C. If the city engineer determines that a private sewer lateral is leaking, defective, or otherwise causing or contributing to a discharge, nuisance, or adverse impact to the public sewer system or public right-of-way, the city may require the property owner to:

1. Conduct an inspection of the private sewer lateral, including CCTV inspection if appropriate; and

2. Repair, rehabilitate, or replace the private sewer lateral within a specified time.

D. The city may, upon reasonable notice and in accordance with applicable law, enter the property to verify compliance or perform necessary inspections.

(Ord. No. 761, § 3(Exh. A), 4-28-2026)

Any person violating any provision of this chapter, or any condition or limitation of a permit issued under this chapter is subject to the applicable remedies and penalties that may be imposed under this code, including but not limited to: Chapter 1.24 (General Penalty); (b) Chapter 1.25 (Administrative Citations); and Chapter 8.12 (Public Nuisances). The remedies provided in this section are cumulative and not exclusive.

(Ord. No. 761, § 3(Exh. A), 4-28-2026)