(A) (1) All owners of improved property which is or may be located upon or within a reasonable distance of the sewerage system of the town, where the sewerage system is in operation, shall connect with the sewerage system all water closets, bathtubs, lavatories, sinks, drains, shower baths and other connections upon their respective properties or premises so that the contents may be made to empty into the sewer or sewer system, under supervision of the Town Superintendent or authorized agent.
(2) As to the owners of all improved property existing on the date on which the sewer collection system in the town is first completed, this connection may be delayed up to 180 days from the date of notice given to the owners that the sewer collection system is completed.
(B) Notice shall be given by mail with the statement for water charges or by delivery by the Town Superintendent or authorized agent.
(1988 Code, § 51.003) (Ord. passed 12-7-1976; Am. Ord. passed 5-1-1979) Penalty, see § 51.999
Statutory reference:
Town authorized to require connections, see G.S. § 160A-317