(a) The city shall be responsible for cleaning all public sanitary sewers up to the property line.
(b) In cases of emergency, the city may clean the clogged building sewer and charge the costs to the property owner.
(c) Whenever a plumber employed by a property owner finds that a clog exists in the sewer outside the property line, such plumber shall immediately obtain confirmation from the Director of Public Works and Services, who shall then certify the plumber’s charge to the Director of Finance for payment.
(d) When a discharge of waste causes an obstruction, damage or other impairment to city facilities, the Director of Public Works and Services may assess a charge against the person for the work required to clean or repair the facility and add such charge to the person’s user charges and fees.
(Ord. 86-32, passed 6-23-1986)