A. Sump Pump Discharge On Public Property: No person shall construct, alter, maintain or in any way provide for the discharge of flow from a sump pump hose or pipe that results in the creation of a hazard or standing water on a public right-of-way, public sidewalk, or street pavement. Such hazard or standing water is hereby declared to be a nuisance and dangerous to public health, safety and welfare. (Ord. 11-O-22, 3-1-2011)
B. Sump Pump Discharge On Private Property: Unless otherwise reviewed and approved by the Public Works Department, no person shall construct, alter, maintain or in any way provide for the discharge of flow from a sump pump hose or pipe that is closer than five feet (5') from any lot line, or that results in the creation of a hazard or standing water on private property. Such hazard or standing water is hereby declared to be a nuisance and dangerous to public health, safety and welfare. (Ord. 18-O-52, 10-2-2018)
C. Stormwater Sump Pumps: Stormwater sump pumps may only be connected directly to the sewer system where deemed necessary by the Director of Public Works. Prior to any work on such a connection, a drawing shall be submitted to the Public Works Department and reviewed and approved by the Public Works Department.
D. Violation; Penalty: Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this section shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) or more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) for each offense and be responsible for the City's cost of prosecution. Each day that a violation continues shall be considered a separate offense. In addition to any fine, the City may shut off water service to the property if: 1) the person, firm or corporation has been given proper notice of a violation; 2) the person, firm or corporation has been given seven (7) days to correct the violation; and 3) the person, firm or corporation has failed to correct the violation within the seven (7) days. (Ord. 11-O-22, 3-1-2011)