§ 53.045 PERMITS.
   (A)   (1)   There shall be two classes of building sewer permits required:
         (a)   For residential; and
         (b)   For service to commercial and industrial establishments.
      (2)   In either case, the owner(s) or his or her agent shall make application on a special form furnished by the city. Applicants for service to commercial and industrial establishments shall be required to furnish information about all waste producing activities, wastewater characteristics and constituents. The permit application shall be supplemented by any plans, specifications, or other information considered pertinent in the judgment of the POTW Director/General Manager. Details regarding commercial and industrial permits shall include, but are not limited to, those required by this chapter. Permit and inspection fees shall be paid to the city at the time the application is filed.
   (B)   Users shall promptly notify the POTW Director/General Manager in advance of any introduction of wastewater constituents, a slug and/or accidental discharge or any substantial change in the volume or character of the wastewater constituents being introduced into the POTW. The POTW Director/General Manager may deny or place conditions on any new introduction or change in discharge or deny any slug/accidental discharge based on the information submitted in the notification or additional information as may be requested.
   (C)   No person(s) shall uncover, plug or make any connection with or opening into, use, alter, or disturb any public sewer or appurtenance thereof without first obtaining permission from the POTW Director/General Manager.
   (D)   A permit and inspection fee for residential, commercial and industrial buildings may be assessed by the city at the time the application is filed.
(Ord. 16-10, passed 11-21-2016; Ord. 21-03, passed 4-19-2021; Ord. 22-05, passed 3-21-2022)