Vacaville Municipal Code Art. VI Public Sewer Construction

No person may construct or extends public sewer without first obtaining a written permit from the city, paying all fees, and meeting all other requirements imposed by the city. This requirement does not apply to a contractor constructing sewers and appurtenances under contract entered into with the city.

(Ord. 2016, 3/24/2026)

A. Design and construction of public sewers shall be in accordance with the latest edition of the city's Standard Specifications.

B. The design of sewers shall be performed only by a licensed civil engineer.

C. The surveying and staking of alignment and necessary grades shall be performed by a licensed civil engineer or land surveyor.

D. Installation shall be by a contractor licensed by the State to perform the work, subject to the conditions of an encroachment permit or other agreement.

(Ord. 2016, 3/24/2026)

If the applicant is permitted to proceed with the sewer main extension and installation, he shall install the same at his own cost or expense. However, when the sewer main extension will be of benefit to properties other than that owned by the applicant, by means of an agreement with the city, a portion of the costs may be refunded according to a formula to be determined by the city council.

(Ord. 2016, 3/24/2026)

All public sewers shall be constructed in rights-of-way or easement owned by the city or conveyed to the city by the person initiating the construction or extension. The standards of rights-of-way or easements shall be determined by the Director.

(Ord. 2016, 3/24/2026)

As a condition of final acceptance by the city, an acceptable reproducible "as-built" drawing showing the actual locations of all mains, structures, wyes, laterals and changes to the approved construction drawings shall be filed with the city.

(Ord. 2016, 3/24/2026)

All persons engaged in construction or street work shall give at least 10 days' written notice to the Public Works Department for the removal or displacement of the POTW facilities that may interfere or conflict with street work. Any damage resulting to such facilities from such failure to give notice shall be charged against the person engaged in such work. All costs involved in the removal or displacing of sewer facilities shall be paid by the person engaged in such work, except where provisions of county or state encroachment permits or city permits or contracts state otherwise.

(Ord. 2016, 3/24/2026)