Except as otherwise expressly authorized in this subchapter, no water from any roof, surface, ground water sump pump, footing tile, swimming pool, spa, hot tub, natural precipitation or private sewage system shall be discharged into the sanitary sewer system. Dwellings and other buildings and structures which require, because of infiltration of water into basements, crawl spaces and the like, a sump pump discharge system shall have a permanently installed discharge line which shall not at any time discharge water into the sanitary sewer system, except as provided herein. A permanent installation shall be one which provides for year-round discharge capability to the outside of the dwelling, building or structure. A direct connection to the public storm sewer or street in public right-of-way/easement shall be reviewed by the city and may require a permit. The water discharge shall be a free discharge. An air separation shall be provided before connecting to a public storm sewer.
(Ord. 2009-07, passed 4-14-2009) Penalty, see § 51.99