(a) Any food service and/or preparation facility which because of space or other considerations cannot install a grease and oil interceptor which complies with sizing requirements appropriate for its operation and as provided in subsection 16-44(b) must apply for a special grease and oil interceptor permit from the division of water quality. Any food service and/or preparation facility which does not require a grease and oil interceptor because of the nature of its operation must apply for an exemption from installation of a grease and oil interceptor. To assess the volume of grease and/or oil potentially discharged into the sewer system by a facility, factors which will be considered in review of the special permit application include, but are not limited to, interceptor location options, restaurant seating capacity, preparation methods, method of service (e.g. plateware or disposable), and type of food served. The director, division of water quality, upon review of a special permit application, may grant the special permit, reject the special permit, or grant the special permit with the following conditions:
(1) Require the use of a grease and oil interceptor meeting specified performance standards;
(2) Require a specific schedule for cleaning the grease and oil interceptor;
(3) Require the applicant to exercise best management practices in its operation related to grease and oil handling as specified in the permit;
(4) Require any other reasonable conditions warranted by the circumstances of the particular facility applying for the permit.
All special permits shall contain specific requirements for recordkeeping to document the permit-holder's compliance with the terms of the permit and the Code of Ordinances. No special permit shall be granted without documentation that the special permit-holder has agreed to all terms and conditions contained in the special permit, including affirmation of such agreement by signature on the application. In the event a special permit holder denies agreement evidenced by signature on the application, the special permit shall be revoked immediately subject to a new application being processed.
The director, division of water quality, upon review of an exemption application, may grant the exemption or reject the application. If an application for an exemption is rejected, the facility shall comply with the provisions of this chapter regarding installation of a grease and oil interceptor or apply for a special grease and oil interceptor permit as provided in this section.
(b) Applicants for a special grease and oil interceptor permit shall complete an application form available at the office of the director, division of water quality. The special permit shall remain in effect unless revised or revoked as provided in this section. The special permit fee shall be one hundred and fifty dollars ($150.00) for the initial application and seventy-five dollars ($75.00) if the special permit is revised. A revised special permit application must be submitted upon a change of ownership and upon any major changes in the operation that affect the constituents of the waste stream.
Upon receipt of the special permit fee and of all required information, the application shall be processed and, upon approval, the special permit shall be written and signed by the director, division of water quality, or his designee, and one (1) copy returned to the applicant. When properly signed, the permit shall be valid for installation of a grease and oil interceptor consistent with the special permit.
The application shall be approved if the applicant has complied with all applicable requirements of this chapter and furnished to the urban county government all requested information and if the director, division of water quality, determines that there is adequate capacity in the sewerage facilities to convey, treat and dispose of the waste waters.
(c) The urban county government may change the restrictions or conditions of a special grease and oil interceptor permit from time to time as circumstances may require. The urban county government shall allow a special grease and oil interceptor permit-holder a reasonable period of time to comply with any changes in the special permit required by the urban county government.
(d) When suspension of a special grease and oil interceptor permit is necessary in order to stop a discharge which presents an imminent hazard to the public health, safety or welfare, to the local environment or to the urban county government's sewerage system, the permit may be suspended or revoked as provided in section 16-204.
Any facility notified of a suspension or revocation of its special permit shall immediately cease and desist the discharge to any public sewer that is tributary to the sewerage system. In the event of a failure of the facility to comply voluntarily with the suspension or revocation order, the director, division of water quality, shall take such steps as are reasonably necessary to ensure compliance, including disconnection of or blocking of the facility's sewer.
Grounds for revocation of a special grease and oil permit include violation of any provision of its special permit or any of the following:
(1) Failure to factually report the operations of the facility which affect the waste water discharged into the sewerage system of the urban county government;
(2) Failure of the user to report significant changes in its operations;
(3) Refusal of reasonable access to the user's premises for the purpose of inspection or monitoring by a representative of the LFUCG.
After revocation, before any further discharge of waste water may be made by the facility, it must apply for a new grease and oil interceptor permit and pay all charges that would be required upon initial application, together with all delinquent fees, charges and penalties, and such other sums as the facility may owe to the urban county government. Costs incurred by the urban county government in revoking the permit and disconnecting the sewer shall be paid for by the facility before issuance of a new special grease and oil interceptor permit.
(Ord. No. 26-2007, § 1, 2-8-07; Ord. No. 143-2009, § 14, 7-7-09)