(a) No house sewer or drain shall be constructed to connect with a public storm sewer nor shall any connection be made to a public storm sewer within the Village until the written permission of the Superintendent of Sewers has been obtained by the person, firm or corporation performing the work. An application for a permit shall be signed by the owner, lessee, or agent of the property for which the connection is desired and by the person, firm or corporation to perform the work and shall describe the property, state the purpose for which connection is desired and shall be accompanied by a fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00).
(b) The written permission to construct a house sewer or drain connecting with a public storm sewer shall specify the permissible use of such house sewer or drain and such specifications shall be governed by the following requirements: The house sewer or drain may be used for the removal of surface water, rain water from roofs, subsoil drainage, building foundation drainage, cistern overflow, clear water from condenser, wastewater from water motors and elevators and any other clean and unobjectionable wastewater. The house sewer or drain shall not receive sewage, floor drainage, industrial wastes, septic tank overflow, cesspool overflow, privy vault drainage, kitchen waste or any other liquid wastes of objectionable character.
(c) After a house sewer or drain to connect with a public storm sewer is laid and before it is covered or used it shall be inspected and approved by the Superintendent of Sewers.
(d) The Utilities Director is authorized and directed to adopt and enforce specifications and regulations in accordance with the provisions of the section for the purpose of providing control of the installation of sewer connections and inspections thereof. The Utilities Director shall maintain accurate and complete records of all permits issued and inspections made. The Utilities Director is hereby empowered to require the abandonment and removal of connections to the public storm sewers which violate this chapter.
(Ord. 97-23. Passed 8-11-97.)