(a) Definition. For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
(1) “Accessible to a public sewer” means a public sewer which runs within fifty feet of the boundary of such lot or land.
(b) Temporary Sewer Connection Permits; Fee.
(1) No owner, agent, lessee, tenant, or occupant of any lot or land located within the Municipality shall hereafter establish, construct, or install a septic tank, privy, cesspool, or other receptacle for sewage or excreta without first securing a temporary sewer connection permit from the Manager.
(2) The Manager shall provide for the issuance of temporary sewer connection permits in the event that public sewers are not accessible at the time of application. A fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be paid at the time of such application. The issuance of such permit shall not prevent or bar future assessments levied against such lots or lands for the construction of sewers or for any other purpose.
(c) Connecting Private Sewage Disposal System to Public Sewer Required When Available.
(1) After expiration of the 180-day period as provided in subsection (c)(2) hereof, it shall be unlawful for any owner, agent, lessee, tenant, or occupant of any lot or land located in the Municipality to permit to remain in use any septic tank, privy, cesspool, or other receptacle for sewage or excreta, and to fail to connect to a public sewer constructed and used for the purpose of conveying sewage.
(2) At such time as public sewers become accessible to any lot or land in the Municipality or in the event public sewers are now accessible to any lot or land, the Manager shall cause the notice of such fact to be given to the owner, agent, lessee, tenant, or occupant. Such notice shall direct that the owner, agent, lessee, tenant, or occupant shall connect to such public sewer within 180 days of the date of such notice. Such connection shall be at the expense of such owner, agent, lessee, tenant, or occupant, and such connection shall be made in accordance with the laws of the State and the ordinances and regulations of the Municipality, including the securing of any necessary permits and paying of any required fees or tap charges.
(Ord. 427. Passed 10-4-71.)