§ 86-111. Generally.

(a)

Permit required to connect with public sewers, change character of discharge, etc. No person shall uncover, make any connections with or opening into, use, alter or disturb any public sewer or appurtenance thereof without first obtaining a written permit from the department of public works. Any person proposing a new discharge into the system or a substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants that are being discharged into the system shall notify the department of public works at least 45 days prior to the proposed change or connection.

(b)

Classes of permits; applications for permits; fees. There shall be two classes of building sewer permits: (i) For residential and commercial service, and (ii) for service to establishments producing industrial wastes. In either case, the owner or his agent shall make application on a form furnished by the town. The permit application shall be supplemented by plans, specifications or other information considered pertinent in the judgment of the department of public works. Permit and inspection fees as referenced in the sewer service fee schedule shall be paid to the town at the time the application is filed.

(c)

Opening streets to make connections. Only authorized persons shall open any highway or public ground for the purpose of making any sewer connection, or make or cause to be made any connections, except through the connection branches provided for that purpose.

(d)

Costs of installation; town indemnified. All costs and expense incident to the installation and connection of the building sewer from the building to the sewer main shall be borne by the owner. The owner shall indemnify the town from any loss or damage that may directly or indirectly be occasioned by the installation of the building sewer.

(e)

A separate and independent building sewer shall be provided for every building.

(f)

Sources of surface runoff or groundwater. No person shall make connections of roof down-spouts, exterior foundation drains, areaway drains or other sources of surface runoff or groundwater to a building sewer or building drain which in turn is connected directly or indirectly to a public sanitary sewer.

( Ord. No. 13-3, 10-21-2013)