(a) A user who certifies that his or her building is not habitable may request the Authority to disconnect a building from the sewerage system. Upon such request, the Authority shall remove or close the sewer connections and/or remove any publicly owned equipment.
(b) Thereafter, the owner of the premises shall not allow the building to be utilized for human occupancy as a residence or place of employment and the Authority shall not bill for sewer service.
(c) A violation of subsection (b) hereof will subject the owner to the mandatory connection provisions of this chapter and Ohio law.
(d) A person or subsequent owner of a property disconnected who disconnects from the sewerage system may later request to be reconnected. Upon approval by the Authority, the Authority shall re-open sewer connections and/or replace publicly owned equipment.
(e) The charge for disconnection or reconnection shall be paid to the Authority before performance of the work, as indicated in Appendix A.
(f) The owner or his or her representative shall be present at the time of disconnection or reconnection in order to provide necessary access to electrical and plumbing facilities.
(Ord. 95-16. Passed 9-18-95; Ord. 2022-18. Passed 5-16-22.)