Every property owner shall be responsible for the maintenance and good condition of any lateral sewer branch connecting his premises with a Village sewer or other sewer except that where part of such lateral branch within the limits of a dedicated street has been laid under public contract as part of a street paving improvement, or has been laid by private contract in connection with a street paving improvement under Village supervision and inspection, and is later found to have been improperly constructed, the Village shall, at its own expense, make the necessary repair or reconstruction of such lateral branch or part thereof and correct the condItion caused by the improper construction. In the event that by reason of a defective private sewer connection, damage shall be occasioned to a Village street or to street or sidewalk paving, the Building Commissioner shall notify the property owner to take immediate steps to repair the defect and damage. Upon receipt of the notice, the property owner or his representative shall apply for the necessary permit and shall make a deposit in the amount required for the making of a street opening. If the property owner fails, within seven days after the issue of notice, to make the required application for a street opening permit, the Village shall undertake the work of repairing the sewer connection and restoring the street and pavement, and shall charge the cost thereof, including permit fee, to the owner. Notice required by this section may be served on the property owner personally, by mail, or by delivery to any occupying lessee or tenant if the owner does not reside on the premises.
(Ord. 19-56. Passed 3-6-56.)