§ 60-353. Prohibited private property inflow and infiltration sources.

(a)

Prohibited connection. All private property connections which permit inflow and infiltration to the public sewer system are prohibited, including but not limited to:

(1)

Roof drains,

(2)

Sump pumps,

(3)

Interior foundation drain pits,

(4)

Interior and exterior foundation drains,

(5)

Area way drains including but not limited to, outside stairwell drains, driveway drains, patio drains, and yard drains,

(6)

Other sources of surface runoff or ground water connected to the public sewer system or to a building sewer or building drain which is connected to the public sewer system.

(b)

Notice of prohibited connection. If the director determines that a prohibited connection exists upon a property, the owner shall be notified in writing of the defect. The notice shall be sent by U.S. mail, first class, to the last known address of the owner. The notice shall list the known deficiencies and request that corrective action be taken. The owner shall disconnect any prohibited connection within 180 days of written notification. Failure of the director to provide notice of the prohibited connection to the property owner does not relieve the property owner from the obligation to disconnect any prohibited connection or otherwise comply with this article.

(c)

To the extent that this section is in conflict with the Uniform Plumbing Code adopted by the city, the terms of this section will govern.

(d)

At the discretion of the director, properties with existing or proposed connections to the combined sewer system may be granted a variance from the requirements of this section 60-353.

(Ord. No. 150452 , § 1, 6-25-15)