(a) Definitions. For the purpose of this section the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
PRIVATE SEWER. A sewer which is located on public or private property and is used exclusively to serve one or more parcels of private property.
PUBLIC SEWER. All other sewer lines located in the City.
(b) (1) The owner of the premises served by a private sewer shall be responsible for the maintenance, operation, repair, cleaning and reconstruction of the private sewer from the building to the point of connection with the public sewer.
(2) Repair, maintenance, cleaning, reconstruction and operation of the public sewer in a public right-of-way shall be the responsibility of the City.
(c) In the event of a disagreement between the City and a private property owner as to the responsibility for repair, reconstruction or maintenance of a sewer line, proof of responsibility shall be established by requiring a written statement from a sewer cleaner contractor as to the cause of the sewer malfunction. The City shall have the right to verify the sewer cleaner constructor's finding prior to beginning repair or reconstruction. A property clean-out must be in place prior to such repair or reconstruction by the City.
(1993 Code 52.03)
SEWER CONNECTION REGULATIONS AND CHARGES