Section 13.07.035. Low pressure sewage systems.

Chapter 13.07 STORM AND SANITARY SEWER REGULATIONS

The following regulations apply to premises with low pressure sewage pumps connected to low pressure sewage collection systems within the city:

1. No low pressure sewage system shall connect to a city sewer without obtaining a special permit from the City. No permit shall be issued for a low pressure sewage system until the owner of the property to be served has given to the city an easement to permit pump replacement as hereinafter provided.

2. All low pressure sewage systems must comply with specifications prepared and approved by the city engineer

3. Installation of the necessary pipes and pump and maintenance of the low pressure sewage system is the responsibility of the property owner except at hereinafter provided.

4. In addition to the regular fees for the treatment of sewage, a low pressure sewage system owner shall pay a pump maintenance fee of five dollars per month. Payment of the fee shall entitle the owner to removal of a malfunctioning pump and installation of a new or refurbished pump by the city at no additional expense. (Ord. 2007-0319)