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(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge grease-laden waste into the sanitary sewer collection system. It shall be unlawful for the permit holder to direct or allow any person to discharge grease-laden waste into the sanitary sewer collection system.
(B) The grease interceptors and automatic grease removal devices shall be maintained to ensure that they operate continually, effectively and as designed.
(C) If grease-laden waste spills onto the public right-of-way, parking area, driveway or other location that may cause run-off into the stormwater system, the spill shall be immediately cleaned-up in a manner that complies with state and federal guidelines. The permit holder shall notify the Director of Public Works, or his or her designee, that such spill occurred by the next business day. If the permit holder fails to clean the spill to the city’s satisfaction, the spill constitutes and shall be treated as a nuisance pursuant to Ch. 92 of this code.
(D) The permit holder shall have all grease interceptors and automatic grease removal devices inspected by a city-licensed plumber annually. An inspection fee will be set in accordance with the city’s fee schedule as set by resolution. The results of the inspection shall be reported on a form produced by the city and shall be submitted to the city within 15 days of the inspection date. If the licensed plumber notes deficiencies in a grease interceptor or automatic grease removal device, the permit holder shall make necessary repairs to ensure compliance with this subchapter within 30 days of the date of the inspection, unless an extension is approved by the Director of Public Works. The permit holder shall provide documentation of such repairs to the Director of Public Works, and allow inspections thereof, within 15 days of the completion of the repairs. If the permit holder fails to meet the reporting deadlines, the permit holder shall owe and pay a late fee as may be set by resolution for these provisions.
(Prior Code, § 51.203) (Ord. 18-29, passed 9-4-2018) Penalty, see § 51.999
(A) The Director of Public Works may deny, revoke or suspend a license for any of the following reasons:
(1) Failure to submit a complete application or pay any fees;
(2) Fraud, misrepresentation or false statement in the permit application, inspection, and/or repair records; or
(3) Failure to comply with any of the provisions of this subchapter or city ordinance.
(B) Such denial, revocation or suspension shall not become effective until the applicant/permit holder has been served with a notice of such. The notice shall state the reason for noncompliance and include a time period for the applicant/permit holder to comply. Service may be accomplished by personal service, service by restricted mail showing the date and to whom the mail was delivered, or by regular mail if restricted mail has been refused by the addressee. Service by personal service or by restricted mail shall be deemed complete as of the date of such service. Service by regular mail shall be deemed complete three days after the city has placed the notice in the U.S. mail. Such notice shall inform the applicant/permit holder of the action taken and shall notify the person of the right to appeal. If the application/permit holder elects to appeal a written appeal shall be delivered to the City Clerk within 20 days from the date of the denial, revocation or suspension. Hearing on the appeal before the City Administrator shall take place within 15 days from the date of receipt of the written appeal. If a written appeal is filed, such action shall be stayed until the final written decision on the appeal is rendered.
(C) In any suspension of the license, the Director of Public Works may place such conditions upon the suspension as it deems advisable, including the continued production of grease-laden waste under the stated provisions. Any conditions of the suspension shall be set forth in the notice.
(Prior Code, § 51.204) (Ord. 18-29, passed 9-4-2018)
The Director of Public Works may immediately suspend the wastewater treatment service when, in the option of the Director, such suspension is necessary to stop an actual or threatened discharge which presents or may present an imminent or substantial danger to the public health, safety and welfare, or to prevent interference with, or a threat to, the sanitary sewer collection system. If the person or permit holder notified of such suspension fails to comply with the order, the Director of Public Works may take steps necessary to block or sever the connection to the sanitary sewer collection system. The person or permit holder may file a written appeal to such order with the city of the order being made. The service shall remain suspended during the appeal period. Service shall be re-stated when the condition causing the threat is corrected, or if the person successfully appeals the Directorof Public Works’ order.
(Prior Code, § 51.205) (Ord. 18-29, passed 9-4-2018)
(A) Any person found to be violating any provision of this chapter, except § 51.001, shall be served by the city with written notice stating the nature of the violation and providing a reasonable time limit for the satisfactory correction thereof. The offender shall, within the period of time stated in the notice, permanently cease all violations.
(B) Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall become liable to the city for any expense, loss or damage occasioned by reason of the violation.
(C) Any person who shall continue any violation beyond the time limit provided for in § ___ shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction thereof shall be fined in the amount in accordance with § 10.99. Each day in which any such violation shall continue shall be deemed a separate offense.
(D) Failure to comply with the provisions of §§ 51.230 through 51.235 by any person or entity shall be deemed a public offense, punishable by a fine in an amount as may be set by resolution per each violation. Each day that the violation continues, shall be deemed a separate and distinct offense. Any penalty imposed by this provision shall be in addition to any other remedy at law or equity available to the city arising out of applicant’s activities in the public right-of-way.