(A) Definition. SEWER SERVICE LINE is that line or pipe extending from the property, structure or facility served and continuing up to and including the junction of such line with the city main and the materials for such junction, such as the “saddle”. The term includes both active lines, and lines that are inactive due to the discontinuance of service to the property as the result of the demolition or vacancy of the serviced structure or other reason.
(B) Ownership. Sewer service lines are owned by the owner of the property served.
(C) Costs. The owner of the sewer service line or the premises served thereby shall be responsible for all costs and work incidental to the installation of sewer service lines, connecting such lines to the city water mains and making repairs, replacements, alterations or extensions to such service lines. The city shall not be responsible whatsoever for the installation, repair, maintenance or replacement of sewer service lines or any other work relating to sewer service lines.
(D) Maintenance. The owner of the sewer service line shall keep such line in good repair and condition at all times.
(E) Notice to repair/replace. In the event any sewer service line becomes broken, clogged or otherwise in need of repair, maintenance or replacement, written notice of the need for such work may be sent to the owner. Such notice shall give the owner 30 days in which to perform such repair, maintenance or replacement. If the owner fails to do such work within the said 30 days, the city may perform such work and bill the costs thereof to the owner. The owner shall be responsible for the payment of such costs. If the owner fails to pay such costs, they may be added to the balance on the owner’s utility account, in which case the amount shall be payable as sewer service charges and non-payment thereof shall be subject to all remedies for non-payment of sewer service charges.
(F) Dimensions. Sewer service lines shall have a minimum diameter of four inches.
(Prior Code, § 9-1-2) Penalty, see § 51.99