Sewer Use Regulations

Table of Contents

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Introduction 2
Purpose 2
Article I. Definitions 6
Article II. Regulation of Sewer 9
Section 1. Existing Structures 9
Section 2. Determination of Present Wastewater Flow 9
Section 3. Undeveloped Parcels 9
Section 4. Rebuilding because of fire, flood, storm or other acts of nature 9
Section 5. Variances 10
Article III. Building Sewers and Connections 10
Section 1. Authorized Uses 10
Section 2. Permits 10
Section 3. Installation and Connection Costs 10
Section 4. Independent Building Sewers 11
Section 5. Building Sewer Connection 11
Section 6. Grinder Pumps 11
Article IV. Use of Public Sewer 12
Section 1. Use of Sewers - General 12
Section- 2. Prohibited Discharges 13
Section 3. Limited Wastewater Discharges and Restricted Substances 14
Section 4. Grease, Oil, Sand Interceptors 17
Section 5. Industrial Wastes 18
Article V. Protection from Damage 18
Article VI. Power and Authority of Inspection 19
Article VII. Penalties 19
Article VIII. Validity 20
Article IX. Collection of Sewer and Service Charges 20
Section 1. Establishment of Rates 20
Section 2. Bills Payable 20
Article X. Grievance and Variance Procedure 21
Article XI. Ordinance in Force 22
Article XII. Land Use Controls - Wastewater Flow Management 22
Section 1. Preamble 22
Section 2. Background 22
Section 3. Regulation:  Land Use Control - Wastewater Flow Management 23
Section 4. General Land Use Controls 23
Section 5. Wastewater Flow Management 23
Section 6. Abandonment of Systems 24
Section 7. Adopted 24
Appendix A. Design of Sewers 25
Appendix B.  Construction Technical Specifications 50