[Ord. No. 258 Art. 1 § 1]
All plans for sanitary sewer systems shall reflect New Jersey
State Regulations and Guidelines which implement the New Jersey Water
Pollution Control Act, N.J.S.A. 58:10A-1 et seq. and the New Jersey
Water Quality Planning Act, N.J.S.A. 58:11A-1 et seq.
[Ord. No. 258 Art. 1 § 2]
The location for all sanitary sewer mains shall be within the
municipal right-of-way at or near the center line of the paved cartway
or actual road surface area from curbline to curbline, unless otherwise
permitted by the Borough Engineer upon good cause shown.
[Ord. No. 258 Art. 1 § 3]
Curved sewers shall be approved only under special conditions.
The minimum diameter shall be eight inches; the minimum radius of
curvature shall be 100 feet and manhole spacing shall not exceed 300
feet. Approval shall be limited to areas where curved streets compromise
the general layout, or where the use of curved sewers would permit
substantial savings in costs, or avoid very deep cuts, rock or obstructions
of a serious nature.
[Ord. No. 258 Art. 1 § 4]
Easements, which shall be in a form approved by the Borough
Engineer and Borough Attorney, shall be required for all sanitary
sewer lines which are not within a public right-of-way. Easements
shall be a minimum of 20 feet wide for sanitary sewers up to 15 feet
deep; for sewers more than 15 feet deep, easements shall be 30 feet
wide. (Depth of sewer shall be measured from the design invert of
the pipe to the surface of the proposed final grading.)
[Ord. No. 258 Art. 1 § 5]
All sewers shall be designed to meet New Jersey Department of
Environmental Protection Slope Standards. All sewers shall be designed
to flow with a minimum velocity of two feet per second and a maximum
velocity of 10 feet per second at full flow based on Manning's
Formula with n = 0.013. When PVC pipe is used, an n factor of 0.010
may be used. Inverted siphons shall be designed for minimum velocity
of six feet per second.
[Ord. No. 258 Art. 1 § 6]
The applicant shall submit for approval details of the planned
pipes, joints, fittings, etc. All materials used for sanitary sewer
systems shall be manufactured as governed by Chapter 107, Laws of
1982 of the State of New Jersey as amended, and all state, and local
requirements. Materials used in the connection of sewers, force mains
and out falls shall be as follows: gravity sewers shall be constructed
of reinforced concrete, ductile iron, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or
arcylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) plastic pipe. Reinforced concrete
pipe shall be used only in sizes 24 inches and larger. Inverted siphons,
force mains and outfalls shall be constructed of ductile iron pipe
unless otherwise permitted by the Borough. Inverted siphons shall
consist of two pipes with provisions for flushing. Flow control gates
shall be provided in the chambers.
[Ord. No. 258 Art. 1 § 7]
Any sewer within 100 feet of a water supply well or a below
grade reservoir shall be of steel, reinforced concrete cast iron,
or other suitable materials, and shall be properly protected by completely
water tight construction, and shall be tested for water tightness
after installation.
[Ord. No. 258 Art. 1 § 3]
Reinforced concrete pipes shall meet all the requirements of
ASTN specifications C-76. All pipes shall be class 4 strength except
where stronger pipe is required by the Borough Engineer.
[Ord. No. 258 Art. 1 § 9]
Polyvinyl Chloride sewer pipe (PVC) shall have bell and spigot
ends and O-ring rubber gasketed joints. PVC pipe and fittings shall
conform to ASTN D-3034, with a wall thickness designation of SDR 35
(minimum).
[Ord. No. 258 Art. 1 § 10; Ord. No. 370]
The sanitary sewer house connection detail shall be made in
accordance with the attached detail. The type of material to be used
for the house connection or lateral from the street main to the clean-out
shall be the material to be used for the main line sewer construction
as set forth in this section and may be as follows: four inch cast
iron soil pipe, extra heavy; four inch PVC plastic pipe, schedule
40; or four inch ABS plastic pipe, SDR 35. Wye connections shall utilize
the same material used at the junction of a house connection and the
sewer main. The sanitary sewer house connection details shall be made
in accordance with the detail set forth in Addendum "A" attached hereto
and made a part hereof. (See Addendum "A" on file in the Office of
the Municipal Clerk.)
[Ord. No. 258 Art. 1 § 11]
Bends in house connection lines shall be made using standard
fittings. A riser with a clean-out at grade shall be used at the point
terminating municipal jurisdiction. This inspection clean-out or observation
tee shall be fitted within an italic cap placed two feet from the
outside face of the curb between the curb and sidewalk if installed.
[Ord. No. 258 Art. 1 § 12; Ord. No. 370 § 2]
Manholes shall be provided at ends of sewer lines, at intersections,
and at changes of grade or alignment. Spacing intervals between manholes
shall not exceed 300 feet for 18 inch pipe or less or 400 feet for
larger pipe sizes. All other manhole specifications shall be as required
by the Borough Engineer in accordance with applicable laws and/or
regulations.
[Ord. No. 258 Art. 2 § 1]
In constructing and installing any and all sanitary sewers,
including but not limited to sewer mains and sewer laterals, the costs
of such sewers and the necessary house connections to the sewer main,
as well as costs incidental thereto, shall be assessed against each
lot or parcel benefited, in the manner provided by law. The assessments
against such lot or parcel so benefited shall be in proportion to
the peculiar benefit or advantage or increase in value which the respective
lots or parcels shall be deemed by the Borough to receive by reason
of such improvements. Upon completion of the work and confirmation
of the assessments in the manner provided by law, such assessments
shall become immediately due and payable.
[Ord. No. 258 Art. 2 § 2]
All applications for the use of sewers must be made in accordance
with procedures established by the Borough. The application and its
acceptance by the Borough shall constitute a contract between the
Borough and the applicant, obligating the applicant to pay the Borough
or its designated agent its rates as established from time to time
and to comply with its rules and regulations.
[Ord. No. 258 Art. 2 § 3]
Other service connections from the sewer main to the structure
shall also be installed at the expense of the customer. All service
lines shall be in full and complete compliance with the specifications
established by the Borough.
[Ord. No. 258 Art. 2 § 4]
All leaks or other damage in the service pipes, laterals and
fixtures in and upon the premises supplied beyond the sewer main must
be properly repaired by the owner or occupant at his or her sole cost
and expense in accordance with guidelines and specifications as may
be promulgated by the Borough. The owner or occupant shall apply and
obtain all necessary permits and approvals from the Borough and other
governmental entities or agents prior to the commencement of such
repairs. On failure to make such repairs with reasonable dispatch,
the Borough, upon 10 days written notice, may turn off the sewer from
the premises, and the water will not be turned on again until all
necessary repairs are made and all bills, including the charge of
$300 are paid in full. The Borough shall in no way be responsible
for maintenance of or for damage done by water waste escaping from
the service pipe or lateral or any other pipe or fixture beyond the
sewer main connection (on the outlet side thereto).
[Ord. No. 258 Art. 2 § 5]
If two or more customers are supplied with sewer use through
one service pipe or lateral under control of one curb and if any of
the parties so supplied shall violate sewer rules and regulations,
then the Borough reserves the right to apply its shutoff regulations
or policies to the joint service line. Such action shall not be taken
until the innocent customer who is not in violation of the Borough's
rules has been given 10 days written notice to attach the service
pipe leading to his premises to a separately controlled service connection
at his sole cost and expense.
[Ord. No. 258 Art. 2 § 6]
The service line or lateral line shall be inspected and approved
after installation and before being covered up. It shall be the responsibility
of the contractor or owner to request such inspection from the Borough.
No certificate of occupancy for new construction shall be issued except
upon the approval of the finished sewer installation by the Borough.
[Ord. No. 258 Art. 2 § 7]
In the event that there is no sewer tapped to the sewer main,
the customer shall be responsible for providing the tap and the construction
of the service line or lateral line to the sewer main at his sole
cost and expense after appropriate approvals from the Borough Engineer
prior to commencement thereof. The sewer service pipe or lateral pipe
shall be at right angles from the sewer main to the property line
and shall be located a minimum distance of five feet from the side
line of the property.
[Ord. No. 258 Art. 3 § 1]
Owners/occupants shall be billed for sanitary sewer charges
in advance annually, in accordance with the Borough's rate schedule.
[Ord. No. 258 Art. 3 § 2]
The Mayor and Council, by ordinance, may prescribe other charges,
rules and regulations as to the construction, maintenance, and connection
for the use of existing sewers, from time to time as in their opinion
may be proper and necessary.
[Ord. No. 258 Art. 3 § 3]
In addition to the provisions of this section and Section
16-1, all owners or occupants shall be obligated to comply with all other ordinances, rules, regulations or policies of the Borough and other governmental bodies, as well as the rules and regulations of the Ocean Township Sewerage Authority as the same may apply to the owner or occupant.
[Ord. No. 370 § 3]
A sewer connection fee of $500 will be charged. This fee will
cover administration and engineering review fees and one hour of field
inspection. Engineering inspections over one hour will be billed pursuant
to the current contract for the Township Engineer. This fee will be
in addition to any street opening permit fees required.
[Ord. No. 370 § 8]
A sewer connection deposit of $5,000 or a performance bond in
the amount issued by a company authorized to transact business in
New Jersey will be required prior to the issuance of any permits.
This deposit will be held to guarantee proper performance of any work
performed on the sewer line and will be held by the Borough for a
minimum period of three months or until recommended to be released
by the Borough Engineer. In the event that the owner and/or contractor
does not properly complete the repairs to the sewer line after notice
by the Borough Engineer, the Borough Engineer may utilize this deposit
to properly complete the repairs. The connection deposit will also
be in addition to any fees that may be required for a street opening
permit.
[Ord. No. 337 § 1]
The Borough must contend with the impact of heavy rainfall and
its potential for creating surcharge conditions upon its sanitary
sewer system. The condition is exacerbated by the gallonage added
to the sewer system by sump pump, floor drains, and the infiltration
of other than normal sanitary sewage improperly connected to their
sewerage systems. Additionally, the Borough has installed underground
discharge piping in certain areas of the Borough for the efficient
discharge of stormwater to avoid flooding in the roadways. It is in
the best interest of the Borough to require certain procedures governing
these issues.
[Ord. No. 337 § 2]
The purpose of this section, generally, is to promote compliance
with the rules and regulations of the Borough and its related agencies
and, specifically, to require that all such improper connections into
its system be removed. It is the further purpose of this section to
ensure that infiltration of unsanitary sewage be minimized to all
sewage disposal systems operating within the Borough.
[Ord. No. 337 § 3]
As used in this section:
SANITARY SEWAGE
Shall mean the normal water carrying household and toilet
waste from residences, and other establishments.
SEWERAGE SYSTEM
Shall mean all facilities and appurtenances connected with
the collection system, trunk system and laterals.
[Ord. No. 337 § 4]
No person shall violate the rules and regulations of the Township
of Sewage Authority ("TOSA") when applicable.
[Ord. No. 337 § 5]
No person shall connect any sump pump, floor drain and/or related
apparatus to any sanitary sewer line. The record title owner shall
be responsible under this subsection and shall be permitted to have
caused any such connection.
[Ord. No. 337 § 6]
No person shall permit, allow or suffer or cause the infiltration
of water or any other substance which is not normal sanitary sewage
as defined into the TOSA system or any other system operated within
the Borough. The record title owner shall be responsible under this
subsection and shall be presumed to have caused any such connection.
[Ord. No. 337 § 8]
a. For public safety, health and welfare, residential property owners
shall be required to connect all sump pump, floor drain and related
apparatus to underground discharge piping where available in the Borough,
or as same becomes available on the ongoing basis. Such connection
shall be at the sole cost and expense of the resident unless otherwise
determined by the Borough Council.
b. If the storm sewer discharge piping is not available, the sump pump
floor drain, and/or related apparatus discharge piping may be connected
underground through the curb opening to the gutter line, providing
that there is more than 0.5% gutter slope. In existing roadways, a
road opening permit shall be required from the Borough Hall.
c. In all other cases, the discharge shall be directed to the nearest
ditches or contained on the owner's property so that it does
not adversely affect neighboring land.
[Ord. No. 337 § 9]
a. Reasonable Basis to Inspect. Before any inspection is made of the suspected premises, the Borough and its agencies shall have a reasonable basis to suspect that a violation of subsection
16-5.4 through
16-5.6 has occurred. Such a reasonable basis shall exist whenever a petition supported by reasonable facts is filed with the Borough of the TOSA and/or whenever the Sanitary Inspector of the Board of Health or any other person duly authorized by the Borough to enforce the terms and conditions of this section so determines based on reasonable facts in that official's possession.
b. Property Owner Consent.
1. Upon satisfaction of paragraph (a) below, the Sanitary Inspector or other duly authorized representative shall visit the premises in question and request permission to inspect the premises for a violation of subsections
16-5.4 through
16-5.6. If permission is granted, entry shall not be made until the property owner has signed a written consent form to be supplied by the Borough. Once written permission is obtained, the Borough representative shall inspect the premises to determine if such violations of subsections
16-5.4 through
16-5.6 do exist. The premises shall be made available and accessible for such inspection by the property owner between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; provided however, that the inspections may be made at other times, with the property owner's consent, if one of the following conditions exists:
(a)
The premises are not available during the foregoing hours for
inspection;
(b)
There is a reason to believe that violations are occurring on
the premises which can only be fully determined and proved by inspections
during other than the prescribed hours;
(c)
There is reason to believe that a violation exists of the character
which is immediate threat to health or safety, requiring inspection
without delay.
2. Emergency inspections may be authorized if the Sanitary Inspector
or any other duly authorized person has reason to believe that a condition
exists which poses an immediate threat to life, health or safety.
c. Search or Access Warrants. In the event written consent cannot be obtained, the Sanitary Inspector or any other duly authorized person may, upon affidavit, apply to the Judge of the Municipal Court for a search warrant setting forth factually the actual conditions and circumstances that provide a reasonable basis or believing that a violation of subsections
16-5.4 through
16-5.6 may exist on the premises. If the Judge of the Municipal Court is satisfied as to the matter set forth in the affidavit, he shall authorize the issuance of a search warrant permitting access to an inspection of that part of the premises on which the suspected violation of subsections
16-5.4 through
16-5.6 exists.
d. Issuance of Warrant. If the inspection reveals infiltration of other
than normal sanitary sewage, for example, stormwater improperly connected
to the sanitary sewerage system, a warning and notice of abatement
shall be provided to the property owner. A disconnect shall be effected
by the property owner within 14 days of issuance of the warning.
e. Reinspection. If, upon reinspection of the premises with written
consent or via a search warrant, the section violation has not been
abated, the Sanitary Inspector or any other duly authorized person
shall issue a summons for violation of this section.
[Ord. No. 337 § 10;
New]
a. Any person or persons violating any of the provisions of this section shall, upon conviction thereof, be liable to the penalty stated in Chapter
1, Section
1-5.
b. For the purposes of assessing penalties, the continuation of a particular
violation for each successive day shall constitute a separate offense
and the person or persons allowing or permitting the continuation
of the violation may be punished as provided above for each separate
violation.
c. The imposition of a penalty, as provided hereinabove, shall be in
addition to any injunctive or remedial relief which is authorized
under the laws of the State of New Jersey with the same force and
effect as though provided for herein.
[Ord. No. 122, Preamble]
Whereas, the Borough of Interlaken has, since 1923, been an
owner of and serviced by a system of sewerage operated by the Interlaken-Township
of Ocean Joint Sewer Commission. The Interlaken-Township of Ocean
Joint Sewer Commission has been given notice by the State of New Jersey,
Department of Health that it must alter its plant and equipment so
as to secondarily treat sewerage in accordance with a time schedule
requiring the last phase of construction to be completed by November
30, 1970. The Township of Ocean Sewerage Authority has planned and
is constructed a comprehensive sewerage system to encompass all of
the Township of Ocean and the areas which are covered by the Interlaken-Township
of Ocean Joint Sewer Commission. The New Jersey State Department of
Health and the Monmouth County Planning Board have indicated their
approval of the design, plans and specifications of the comprehensive
sewer system of the Township of Ocean.
[Ord. No. 122 §§ 1,2,3]
a. The Borough of Interlaken is hereby authorized to enter into the
agreement between the Township of Ocean Sewerage Authority and the
Borough of Interlaken, which agreement is filed with the Borough Clerk
and a copy thereof posted on the bulletin Board in the Borough Hall.
b. The Mayor and Clerk of the Borough of Interlaken are authorized to
execute the Agreement on behalf of the Borough of Interlaken.
c. The Mayor and Clerk of the Borough are authorized to execute the
deeds referred to in the agreement and any and all other documents
and instruments which are necessary, proper and incidental to the
execution and performance of the aforesaid agreement.