The owner of property connected to the system shall disconnect or permanently block or plug connections when further use of the property, for any purpose requiring the connection, is abandoned or when the structure or facility on the property requiring the connection is demolished without replacement. A public works permit for abandonment of sewer lateral shall be required prior to commencement of abandonment. If a property owner or his/her agent has failed to so effect the disconnection or blockage, the city manager may disconnect or block the connection, and the cost thereof shall be deemed a debt to the city and shall be charged to the owner.
(`64 Code, Sec. 25-7) (Ord. No. 2494)