BUILDINGS; SEWER AND CONNECTIONS

§ 52.050 NEW CONNECTIONS/REPAIRS TO PRIVATE SANITARY SEWER PROHIBITED; EXCEPTION.

   (A)   New connection(s) to the sanitary sewer system shall be permitted as long as sufficient capacity is available in all downstream facilities, including but not limited to capacity for flow, BOD5 and suspended solids, as determined by the Director. The parcel's connection to the city's sanitary sewer main is defined as sanitary sewer service connection (see definitions).

   (B)   After the initial service connection has been made to the sanitary sewer main, the applicant, owner, or the occupant/user of the premises shall be liable for all repairs required to any sanitary sewer service connection including any necessary street repairs. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to keep the sanitary sewer service connection in working condition.

(Ord. 297, passed 3-1-2022)

§ 52.051 PERMIT REQUIRED.

   No unauthorized person(s) shall uncover, make any connections with or opening into, use, alter or disturb any public sanitary sewer or appurtenance thereof without first obtaining a written permit from the city.

(Ord. 297, passed 3-1-2022)

§ 52.052 PERMIT APPLICATION.

   Applications for permits shall be made by the owner or authorized agent and the party employed to do the work and shall state the location, name of owner, street number of the building to be connected and how occupied. No person shall extend any private building drain or sanitary sewer service connection beyond the limits of the building or property for which the sanitary sewer service connection permit has been given.

(Ord. 297, passed 3-1-2022)