No connection of any water or sewer line or system outside the city limits may be made to the city system unless the lines are laid down in compliance with the City Engineer’s specifications; and, provided, that all expenses in connection therewith shall be paid by the applicant. No water or sewer service shall be furnished out of city premises unless the applicant shall sign a release transferring ownership of the lines to the city, to become effective when and if the lines are ever taken into the city limits.
(Code 2019, § 19-14) (Code 1961, § 18-11)