§ 53.01 REQUIREMENTS TO CONNECT OR DISCONTINUE.
   (A)   Each lot, piece or parcel of property in the city on which is situated, any building from which sewage or waste of any kind is disposed is hereby required to be connected with the sanitary sewer system of the city within six months after the adoption of this chapter if sanitary sewer mains are within 75 feet of any of the premises, or within six months after such mains are constructed to within 75 feet of the premises; and it shall be unlawful for any owner of any premises to suffer the construction, operation or maintenance of any cesspool, septic tank or privy on the premises after that time.
   (B)   All construction sites will be returned to as near the original condition as possible by the applicant. If any settling occurs, the applicant will be liable to protect the public from injury or property damage and have repaired as soon as feasibly possible.
   (C)   Any discontinued sewer line will be sealed with the proper size and material pipe cap or cement to assure no leakage. Excavation will be left open until inspected and approved by a person authorized by the City Council.
(Ord. 80, passed 4-11-1994) Penalty, see § 53.99