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(a) Where investigation reveals the presence in the system of nonacceptable industrial wastes, as set forth in § 1044.05, emanating from any lot, land, building or premises, the owner, lessor, lessee or occupant of the lot, land, building or premises shall be required to treat, neutralize or in other ways prepare the noxious substance therein, to the satisfaction of the Approving Authority, in order to convert the same into acceptable industrial wastes. Failure to do so within 30 days after written notice, or within such other longer period of time as may be specified by the Approving Authority, shall serve as authority for the Approving Authority, with the concurrence of the Mayor, to take whatever steps are necessary to prevent the nonacceptable industrial wastes from being discharged into the sewer system.
(b) If the nonacceptable industrial wastes are such that they may cause imminent danger of injury or damage to persons or property, the Approving Authority may, with the concurrence of the Mayor, take immediate steps, without notice, to prevent such industrial wastes from being discharged into the sewer system, including the disconnecting of the public sewer main from the premises producing the nonacceptable industrial wastes.
(Ord. 1980-138, passed 4-6-1981)
No person shall discharge nonacceptable industrial wastes, as defined in § 1046.01(c), into the system, whether directly or indirectly.
(Ord. 1980-138, passed 4-6-1981)
The Director of Finance is authorized to implement a Homestead Exemption Program. The program will provide for a reduced rate of sewer charges, as defined in § 1046.04, for qualified residents that provide evidence of income below a specific threshold or of a full disability status. The Director of Finance will define the qualifications and standards of review for determining the eligibility for the homestead exemption program.
(Ord. 1997-266, passed 12-15-1997; Ord. 2011-13, passed 1-18-2011; Ord. 2024-30, passed 2-20-2024)
Whoever violates any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree and shall be fined not more than $500 or imprisoned not more than 60 days, or both, for each offense. A separate offense shall be deemed committed each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.