(A) Clean water discharge. Storm water, ground water or surface water, roof drains, sump pumps, foundation tiles, swimming pools or unpolluted water from an industrial process or other natural precipitation cannot be discharged into municipal sanitary sewer mains and laterals. Discharge of clean water into sanitary sewer mains and laterals increases the wastewater treatment costs and quantities.
(B) Clean water discharge permanent installation. A permanent installation of a system to dispose of clean water must be installed if the clean water is generated through items identified in division (A) above. This permanent system shall be one that provides for year-round discharge capability to the outside of the dwelling, building or structure or, is connected directly to the city's storm water management system or discharges directly to the curb and gutter in the street. The permanent system shall consist of a rigid discharge line without valving or quick connections for altering the path of discharge. If connected directly to a city storm water management system, it shall include a check valve and air gap located in a smaller diameter structure as shown in Appendix I at the end of this chapter.
(C) Effective date. Effective June 2, 2003 any person, firm or corporation having a clean water collection/discharge system that connects directly to the city's sanitary sewer system shall disconnect the discharge system. Any disconnects that create an opening in the sanitary sewer system shall be repaired/replaced and inspected by the city's Public Works Director or his or her designee.
(D) Inspection.
(1) Every person owning improved real estate that discharges wastewater into the city's sanitary sewer system shall allow an employee of the city or his or her designated representative to inspect dwellings, buildings and structures to confirm the presence and use of a sump pump or other prohibited discharge into the sanitary sewer system. The city will provide adequate notification to property owners for this inspection.
(2) Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for new construction, the city shall provide an inspection to determine the appropriateness of any storm water discharge system.
(3) Prior to the transfer of ownership of any dwelling, building or structure within the city, the seller shall certify to the buyer, in writing, that the dwelling, building or structure is in compliance with this section. Seller shall provide a copy of this certificate to the city within 5 days following the transfer of ownership.
(4) Any property owner that refuses to provide access for an inspection may provide the city with a certificate of compliance from a licensed plumber within 14 days from the date of notification or a failure to permit inspection. Any property owner that fails to provide a certificate of compliance after notification shall be in violation of this section subject to the penalties provided under division (E) below.
(E) Penalty.
(1) In addition to any other charges or penalties provided for in City Code, any property owner found in violation of this section of City Code shall be subject to a sanitary sewer surcharge of $100 per month for each month or part thereof that they remain in a noncompliant status.
(2) Any property owner that continues in a noncompliant status for a period of 6 months following notification of noncompliance shall be subject to suspension of municipal water and municipal sanitary sewer services until such time as they are determined to be in compliance through inspection or certification as provided in division (D) above.
(F) Other remedies. Nothing in this section shall limit the right of the city to seek alternate solutions whereby the property owner is compelled to disconnect unlawful storm water discharge into the sanitary sewer system.
(Ord. 51, Second Series, passed 9-3-2002)