(A) A property owner shall repair or replace a defective private lateral service line from the connection to the building within seven days if deemed a health hazard by the Director of Public Works or Building Commissioner or within 30 days as provided in the written notice as served on the property owner.
(B) Any repairs done must adhere to the wastewater service connection standards and the Plumbing Code of Village, as amended, and as further set forth in the building permit.
(C) If sewage is exposed in a manner that makes it a potential public health hazard, a property owner must:
(1) Stop the discharge of sewage immediately;
(2) Remediate the site no later than 24-hours after the owner has notice of the exposed sewage; and
(3) Complete all necessary repairs or replacement of a private lateral immediately, but not later than the date given in the written notice.
(D) If after written notice is provided declaring a nuisance, a property owner fails to repair or replace a defective private lateral in compliance with the Village of Bellwood Code or Ordinances, the Plumbing Code or this section of the Village Code on or before the date specified in the written notice, the Director of Public Works shall be permitted to enter the premises and correct such nuisance at the property owner's expense by placing the billable amount for the repair onto the water bill account for that property. The property shall be required to pay the water bill in full at the next billable cycle or in the alternative the property may arrange for a payment plan as follows:
(1) The village may establish a payment program to assist a property owner in financing the repair or replacement of a defective private lateral with terms established by the village.
(2) In the event that the village corrects the health or public welfare concern the owner and occupant of the unit, if different, shall be jointly and severally liable to the village for reimbursing it for the costs.
(3) The monthly payments shall be assessed to the resident's water bill.
(4) In the event that the owner or occupant fails to pay the costs the village may shut off water service for nonpayment which shall not be the exclusive remedy for water service bill delinquencies. The village may also record a lien for the aggregate delinquent payments and the associated costs of correcting the health or public welfare concern.
(Ord. 19-23, passed 7-17-19)