[1969 Code § 10-1]
As used in this article:
Shall mean a room, or suite of rooms, which is occupied as
a home for one or more persons.
Shall mean any house, building or other structure, temporary
or permanent, designed for either residential or industrial use, or
any other source of sewage and industrial wastes, whether privately
or publicly owned.
Shall mean:
With respect to presently existing and occupied buildings the
60th day after the completion and putting into operation of any sewer
in any street or public way on which such building abuts;
With respect to buildings in the process of construction or
hereafter to be constructed, either the 60th day after the completion
of construction or the initial occupancy of such building, whichever
date is earlier, or;
With respect to presently existing and occupied buildings abutting
on a street or public way in which there is on March 10, 1961, any
operating sewer, the 60th day after March 10, 1961.
Shall mean any house or building, not a lodging house, rooming
house or inn, all or any part of which is occupied as the home or
residence of a family, or of two or more families living independently
of each other, and having no common right to use of any hall, stairway,
cellar or water closet; and whether such house is built singly, or
as a part of a double house, or in conjunction with others in an attached
or semi-attached row, it shall be deemed a building.
Shall mean any line, main, conduit, pipe or other sewage
disposal facility forming a part of the comprehensive sewerage system
now or hereafter owned, constructed or acquired by the Borough.
[1969 Code § 10-2.1; Ord. No. 2006-10 § 1]
The owner of any building located where a sewer is available
or shall hereafter be made available shall, prior to such building,
connect such building with such sewer, and shall cause any cesspool
on the property whereon such building is located to be completely
filled with solid fill.
Where two or more buildings are located either on contiguous
tracts in the same ownership or on one tract which is capable of being
divided and the ownership of one building being separate from another,
a separate sewer connection shall be required for each such building.
Any lot located in the Commercial Zone abutting on a street
or public way in which there is an operating sewer main, shall be
required to connect to the sewer main in accordance with the requirements
of this chapter. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner
to provide for the installation of laterals and connections from the
property connection to the sewer main. The cost for same shall be
borne by the property owner and said connection shall be performed
in accordance with Borough regulations and shall be inspected by the
Borough Water and Sewer Department personnel.
[1969 Code § 10-2.2]
Every connection required by this article shall extend from
inside the building foundation to the sewer and shall in all respects
comply with the rules and regulations of the Borough Board of Health.
[1969 Code § 10-2.3]
When the sewer or sewers in any streets or public ways in the
Borough are ready to receive sewerage, the Borough Council shall order
all property owners along the lines of the sewer or sewers to connect
his building therewith in accordance with the terms of this section.
The Borough Council shall designate one of its proper officers to
give notice of the order to the owner or owners of the property. Notice
shall be addressed to the owner of the property as the name of the
owner appears in the last tax duplicate of the Borough, shall describe
the property by lot and block designation as the same appears on the
tax map of the Borough and by the street address, and shall state
that by order of the Mayor and Borough Council, the owner is required
to connect the building on the property with the sewer and to fill
any existing cesspool with solid fill. Notice shall inform the owner
of the penalty to be imposed for failure to comply with the notice
and order in accordance with the terms of this section.
[1969 Code § 10-2.4]
Notice may be served on the owner personally or by leaving it
at his usual place of abode with a member of his family above the
age of 18 years if the owner has a place of abode within the Borough.
Notice may also be served within or without the limits of the Borough
by mailing the same by regular mail to the last known post office
address of the owner as the same appears on the last tax duplicate
of the Borough.
[1969 Code § 10-3.1; Ord. No. 80-10; Ord. No. 84-4; Ord. No. 87-5; Ord. No.
92-6; Ord. No. 93-5; Ord. No. 93-23; Ord. No. 95-11]
a.
The connection charges shall be $400 for four inch laterals and $500
for six inch laterals, and shall be due and payable to the Borough
Collector-Treasurer prior to the issuance of a building permit. No
building permits shall be issued until submission to the Construction
Official of a written receipt showing payment of such connection charge.
b.
The annual sewer rental charges based on the type of property shall
be as follows:
[Amended 2-14-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-01; 2-13-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-01; 12-9-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-08]
1.
Single family private dwelling: $360.
2.
Dwelling with two units (duplex): $720.
3.
Dwelling with three units: $1,080.
4.
Dwelling with four units: $1,440.
5.
Single-family with two to five rental rooms: $720.
6.
Dwelling with six or more rental rooms and rooming houses: commercial
rate.
7.
All commercial establishments and schools shall be charged based
on the quarterly minimum water usage at the rate of $360. The overage
above the quarterly minimum water usage shall be charged at the rate
of $4.06 per 1,000 gallons.
8.
Churches at the rate of $360.
[1969 Code § 10-3.2; Ord. No. 99-3 § III; Ord. No. 2000-7 § III]
The annual sewer rental charge shall be due and payable as follows:
a.
Due June 1 is 1/2 of the current yearly basic unit charge.
b.
Due October 1 is the remaining 1/2 of the current yearly basic unit
charge.
c.
The owner of any house, building or lot, shall be liable for the
payment of the sewer rental as fixed and established by the Borough.
Unpaid sewer rental or other charges in connection with the use of
sewers shall be and constitute a lien upon the house, building or
lot to which the same is or shall be furnished until the same shall
be paid and satisfied. Unpaid sewer rent and other charges in connection
with the Borough sewer service shall draw interest at the same rate
as that applicable to unpaid taxes assessed against the real estate.
d.
Sewer rents are based on a yearly charge and are not subject to proration.
e.
All new construction shall be subject to the payment of the annual
sewer rental charge for the year in which the home is occupied and
a certificate of occupancy is issued.
[Ord. No. 78-12 § 4]
Charges shall be reviewed and revised annually to reflect operation
and maintenance costs, including replacements and debt service.
[Ord. No. 04-03 § 1]
Wastes containing the following substances or possessing the
characteristics listed below will not be accepted:
a.
Any vapors or steam.
b.
Any fluids with temperatures in excess of 180° F.
c.
Any fluid wastes which contain in excess of 100 parts per million
of fat, oil or grease, either vegetable or mineral.
d.
Any volatile, explosive or flammable substances such as benzene,
gasoline, naphtha, fuel oil or similar substances.
e.
Any solids or viscous matter which may cause any interference with
the flow of sewage, such a sashes, cinders, sand, mud, straw, shavings,
metal, glass, rags, feathers, tar, plastics, wood, paunch manure,
hair or similar substances.
f.
Any fluid wastes having a pH value of less than five point five or
in excess of nine point zero or possessing other properties capable
of causing damage or hazard to sewer, structures, treatment processes,
equipment or operating personnel.
g.
Any wastes containing toxic or poisonous substances in sufficient
concentration to interfere with the sewage treatment process, to cause
injury to animals or persons or to create an unacceptable condition
in the receiving streams.
h.
Any noxious or malodorous gas or substance which is capable of causing
a public nuisance.
[Ord. No. 04-03 § 1]
a.
When, in the opinion of the Borough's Engineers, grease, oil and
sand interceptors or oil reclaimers are required, they shall be provided
and maintained at the expense of the owner in continuously efficient
operating condition. Grease and oil interceptors shall be constructed
of impervious materials, capable of withstanding abrupt and extreme
change in temperature. They shall be watertight, substantially constructed
and equipped with readily removable access covers. Where deemed necessary,
cold water sprays shall be installed. The design and pertinent data
shall be submitted to the Borough for review and approval prior to
construction or installation. Separators must be constructed entirely
on the property of the owner.
b.
Where such a device is required and constructed, maintenance records
shall be submitted quarterly to the Borough.
[Ord. No. 04-03 § 1]
Anyone found to have discharged such prohibited substances to the sanitary sewer system shall be liable for, charged and shall pay for all damages to the system for cleanup, repairs and replacement of Borough facilities and the Borough's costs for investigation, detection and enforcement, in addition to fines and penalties as provided for in Chapter 1, § 1-5.
[1969 Code § 9-1.1]
All applications for the introduction of water into any property
or upon any premises, or its supply for any purpose, or for the extension
of any private pipe for the distribution of such water, or for the
addition of any tub, closet, basin, sink, lavatory, urinal or other
fixture shall be made in writing to the Superintendent of Water, or
to such other person as may be hereafter authorized by the Borough
Council, upon forms to be supplied by the Borough.
[1969 Code § 9-1.2]
The permit provided for by this section shall upon its face
give to the Borough, or to its proper officers, agents and employees,
the right to go upon or enter the property to be supplied by water,
at such time or times as may be necessary, to perform work or services
in connection with the water system. In addition, the permit shall
contain the following information:
a.
Date of issuance.
b.
Name of the owner of the property to be supplied.
c.
Name of the person to whom the permit shall be issued.
d.
The location of the property to be supplied.
e.
The size and diameter of the required ferrule.
f.
The purpose for which the water is to be used. Notwithstanding the
issuance of such permit, no connections shall be made to the Borough
water distribution main or system except under the supervision of
the Superintendent of Water.
[1969 Code § 9-1.3]
The permit fee provided for by this article shall be collected
by the collector of water rents prior to the issuing of a permit.
In further aid of enforcement of this article, the Construction Official
shall not issue a building permit on any building until he is furnished
with a written receipt showing payment of the appropriate connection
charge.
[Ord. No. 74-7]
Water permit for tap shall be applied for from the Water Superintendent
prior to issuance of a building permit.
[Ord. No. 2006-10 § 2]
Any lot located in the Commercial Zone abutting on a street
or public way in which there is an operating water main, shall be
required to connect to the water main in accordance with the requirements
of this chapter. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner
to provide for the installation of laterals and connections from the
property connection to the water main. The cost for same shall be
borne by the property owner and said connection shall be performed
in accordance with Borough regulations and shall be inspected by the
Borough Water and Sewer Department personnel.
[Ord. No. 90-06 § 1; Ord. No. 2005-11 § I; Ord. No. 2015-07]
a.
The fee for each permit to connect a dwelling with the Borough water
supply system shall be $350 for 3/4 inch services; and all services
larger than this size shall be at the actual cost of installation
as certified by the Borough Superintendent.
b.
The fee for turning off the water to any property shall be $100.
Persons requiring turn-off service shall give at least 48 hours' notice
to the Borough. The fee shall be due and payable at the time the water
is turned off.
If the turn-off and turn-on occurs before the Borough's truck
leaves the scene, there shall be only one fee of $100. If the Borough's
truck must return at a later time, there shall be two $100 fees.
[Amended 2-14-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-01; 2-13-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-01
[Ord. No. 90-06 § 1; Ord. No. 93-24; Ord. No.
95-10; Ord. No. 96-9; Ord. No. 99-3 § I; Ord. No. 2000-7 § I; Ord. No. 03-08 § I; Ord. No. 2005-11 § II; Ord. No. 2006-06 § I; Ord. No. 2008-03 § I]
a.
All residential users of water shall not be metered, but will be
charged according to the service size and at the annual charge for
such service size at the annual charge per unit as listed below.
[Amended 2-14-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-01; 2-13-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-01; 12-9-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-08]
|
Service Size
|
Annual Charge per Unit
|
|---|---|
|
3/4 inch
|
$320
|
|
1 inch
|
$640
|
|
1 1/4 inch
|
$940
|
|
1 1/2 inch
|
$1,215
|
|
2 inch
|
$1,520
|
b.
All commercial users of water shall be metered and shall be charged
according to the following schedules of minimums per service size
plus any overage charge:
[Amended 2-14-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-01; 2-13-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-01; 12-9-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-08]
|
Service Size
|
Quarterly Minimum in Gallons
|
Minimum Annual Charge per Unit
|
|---|---|---|
|
3/4 inch
|
15,000
|
$320
|
|
1 inch
|
30,000
|
$640
|
|
1 1/4 inch
|
50,000
|
$940
|
|
1 1/2 inch
|
60,000
|
$1,215
|
|
2 inch
|
75,000
|
$1,520
|
|
Overage for all sizes per 1,000 gallons: $4.20.
|
c.
Where more than one business shall be included in the same tap, and
where more than one dwelling unit shall be included in the same tap,
the above minimums and minimum charges shall be applied to each unit
where on property there is located one dwelling unit and a business
which is a nonuser of water, the charge shall be that applicable to
a single commercial unit. Units having no water outlets shall not
be subject to a water charge.
d.
Where water shall be drawn from the water system for the purpose
of water jets for installation of pilings and sheathing, the same
shall be charged at the rate of $12 for each piling so installed and
$0.10 for each piece of sheathing, but the minimum charge shall be
$75 for each job. Service shall not be available between June 15 and
September 15 of each year, except by permission of the Borough Council
for good cause shown thereto. Permits for the above services shall
be obtained from the Superintendent of Water.
e.
Where water shall be drawn for other commercial purposes the same
shall be by permit only, which shall be obtained from the Superintendent
of Water, who shall fix the charge of the same at a rate of not less
than $50 per day.
f.
A fee of $100 shall be charged for each "turn-on" and/or "turn-off"
of water supply at the tap during normal working hours.
[Amended 2-14-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-01; 2-13-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-01]
g.
The rate for schools shall be $4.20 per 1,000 gallons.
[Amended 2-14-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-01; 2-13-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-01; 12-9-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-08]
h.
A fee of $300 shall be charged for each emergency service requested
and/or furnished by Water Department personnel during normal off-duty
hours of the Water Department personnel.
[Amended 2-14-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-01; 2-13-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-01]
[Ord. No. 90-06 § 1]
Whenever application shall be received for the use of water
from the Borough water supply for purposes not specified or classified
in the foregoing subsection, a special rate or contract may be established
by the Borough Council.
[Ord. No. 90-06 § 2; Ord. No. 99-3 § II; Ord. No. 2010-02]
Rental for the use of water from the Borough water supply shall
be due and payable as follows:
a.
Due June 1 is 1/2 of the current yearly basic charge plus all overage
from the previous year.
b.
Due October 1 is 1/2 of the basic unit charge.
c.
The owner of any house, building or lot, shall be liable for the
payment of the water rental as fixed and established by the Borough
for all water used by or water service supplied to the owner or occupant
of the premises. Unpaid water rents or other charges in connection
with the supply of water shall be and constitute a lien upon the house,
building or lot to which the same is or shall be furnished until the
same shall be paid and satisfied. Unpaid water rent and other charges
in connection with the Borough water supply service shall draw interest
at the same rate as that applicable to unpaid taxes assessed against
real estate.
d.
Water rents are based on a yearly charge and are not subject to proration.
e.
All new construction shall be subject to the payment of the annual
water rental charge for the year in which the home is occupied and
a certificate of occupancy is issued.
[Ord. No. 80-11]
In the event that payment of any water rental is not made on
or before June 1 of the year in which the same becomes due, the water
supply may be shut off from such dwelling, building or other premises
for which the rental has not been paid, and shall not be again supplied
thereto until all arrearages of water rental with interest and penalties
is fully paid and satisfied. Whenever the water supply is turned off
for the failure to pay water rental when due, a fee of $12 shall be
charged for again turning on the water.
[1969 Code § 9-7.3]
The collector of water rents shall not be obliged to return
by mail any receipted bill, unless he receives from the person requesting
such receipt sufficient stamps to pay the postage on the return thereof.
Checks or money orders given in payment of water rent shall
not include any items other than water rentals or charges in connection
with the water supply service.
[1969 Code § 9-5]
The Borough Treasurer shall act as treasurer of water rents.
He shall have charge of all of the books and accounts of the water
department; shall make all collections for water rents and water charges;
and shall have charge of all monies arising from water rents or other
water charges and deposit the same to the credit of the Borough of
Surf City. He shall keep and maintain a separate ledger account for
each person buying water from the Borough, and shall keep and maintain
records to show the amount of rental chargeable to each person or
property using the same.
[1969 Code § 9-3.1; Ord. No. 2016-04]
Service pipes extending from the Borough water main to the private
premises of any users of water, together with service pipes upon any
private premises, and apparatus and fixtures connected therewith,
shall be kept in good repair and protected from frost and freezing
by the owner of the premises and the users of the water. Service pipes
and fixtures must be kept in repair by the user of the water at the
user's expense in order to prevent any unnecessary waste of water.
It is expressly stipulated that the breaking of any service pipe or
other fixture shall give rise to no claim against the Borough, nor
shall there be any claim for damages whatever against the Borough
arising from the shutting off of water for the purpose of repairing
or altering mains or connections thereto.
The Superintendent of Water is authorized and empowered to turn
off the water supply upon any place or premises whenever he shall
find that water is being wasted by reason of broken service pipes
or fixtures.
It shall be unlawful for any person and/or owner to cover, block,
limit or impede access to the water meter pit and/or the water turn-on/turn-off
pit and/or any connecting lines or pipes. This shall include, but
not be limited to, the installation and/or use of plants, garden materials,
trees, planters, concrete block, walkways, paver walkways, paver driveways
and fences. Any obstruction which must be removed, damaged or destroyed
in order to access the water meter pit and/or the water turn-on/turn-off
pit and/or any connecting lines or pipes will not be replaced and/or
repaired by the Borough of Surf City and will be the sole responsibility
of the property owner to replace and/or repair.
[1969 Code § 9-3.2]
All service pipes and private pipes for the transmission of
water must be laid to a depth of not less than 24 inches below the
surface of the ground, and it shall be unlawful for any plumber, owner
or other person to lay or cause to be laid service pipes or private
pipes at a less depth than that above specified.
[1969 Code § 9-3.3]
It shall be unlawful for any person to open or close any of
the stop cocks or valves belonging to or under the control of the
Borough, except a plumber licensed by the Borough, and in the event
a stop cock or valve is turned off by a licensed plumber, he shall
give notice in writing to the Superintendent of Water within 48 hours.
[1969 Code § 9-3.4]
It shall be unlawful for any person to purposely break or damage
in any way any engine, pump, machinery, engine hose or other structure
connected with the Borough water supply, or to purposely break or
damage any pipe valve, stop cock or other fixture or appurtenance
connected with the Borough water supply, or to throw or place stones,
earth, filth or any foreign matter or substance whatever into the
reservoirs, wells or water distribution system of the Borough water
supply, or to place sticks, stones or other foreign matter in any
curb boxes connected with the Borough water supply.
[1969 Code § 9-3.5; Ord. No. 74-6; Ord. No. 94-7; Ord. No. 95-16; Ord. No.
2000-7 § II; Ord. No.
04-12 § I]
a.
It shall be unlawful for any person to permit water supplied by the
Borough to run or flow unnecessarily or wastefully from any fixture,
either within a building or upon any yard, street or other public
place.
b.
When the exigencies of public interest require it, in the opinion
of the Superintendent of Water or of the Borough Council, either the
Superintendent of Water or the Borough Council may prohibit the use
of water for sprinkling lawns, gardens, streets, etc.
c.
No piling pumping shall be performed from June 15 to September 15,
and shall be permitted Monday through Friday only during the remainder
of the year.
d.
Water Conservation Restrictions. The usage of water for the sprinkling
of lawns and gardens during the peak season of June 1 through September
30, will be restricted to ODD-EVEN days. Odd number houses may water
on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Even number houses may water on
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. No watering is permitted between
the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. No watering is permitted on Monday.
Any person or persons convicted of a violation of same shall be fined
$100 per violation. The penalties shall be payable to the Surf City
Municipal Court by the date listed on the special compliant form.
e.
In acknowledging the need to conserve water, automatic shut off nozzles
are hereby required to be placed on the end of all hoses, including
but not limited to garden hoses, hoses used in the washing of cars,
boats and houses, etc.
f.
All automatic irrigation sprinkler systems are hereby required to
have installed thereon, rain sensors.
g.
The laying or placement of sod shall be restricted during the months
of June through September, due to the amount of water utilized during
the installation of same.
h.
If the Borough Superintendent or Water/Sewer Foreman determines that
an occupied property has a water leak, the owner of the property will
be notified by certified mail of this condition. If repairs are not
made within 48 hours of such notification, a fee of $100 per day or
for a part thereof will be assessed until such repairs are completed.
All unoccupied properties shall be immediately turned off until such
repairs are made at a cost to be borne by the property owner.
[1969 Code § 9-3.6]
The Superintendent of Water, and all other duly authorized agents
or employees of the Borough, shall have free access to any and all
premises or properties to which water is supplied by Borough, at all
reasonable hours, for the purpose of making inspection, repairs, examination
of the fixtures, and other work in connection with the water distribution
system. No person applying for or accepting water service from the
Borough shall resist or refuse to allow the Superintendent of Water
or other duly authorized officer, agent or employee of the Borough,
to have free access at all reasonable hours for the purposes aforesaid
to premises supplied with water.
[Ord. No. 90-06 § 3]
All commercial or residential use of fresh water supplied by
the Borough for air conditioning units and air cooling systems of
any kind must be recycled. Proof of installed reclamation system may
be requested by the Superintendent of the Water Department or the
Borough Council.
[1969 Code § 9-3.7; Ord. No. 90-06 § 3]
The Borough Council reserves the right to change the rules and
regulations set forth in this article, and the rates for the use of
water as hereinafter specified, as public interest, in the opinion
of the council, may require.
[Added 2-13-2019 by Ord.
No. 2019-01]
Any lot with a residential structure located thereon shall be
required to be connected to an operational water and sewer main. Said
structure may only be disconnected when the Construction Official
requires proof of such disconnect for the purpose of performing construction.
For this such reason a building permit must be obtained and active
within two months of performing such disconnect. Utilities may not
be disconnected for the purpose of not paying a utility invoice.
[1969 Code § 9-2.1]
It shall be unlawful for any person taking water from the Borough
to supply water to any other person not making payment to the Borough
for such water where it may furnish a supply of water, unless special
permission for such act shall be granted by the Borough Council.
[1969 Code § 9-2.2]
It shall be unlawful for any person to use or permit to be used
on his premises water supplied by the Borough without first having
arranged with the Borough for the use of such water and for payment
for the same.
[1969 Code § 9-4]
The Borough, acting through the Superintendent of Water and
through its other duly authorized agents, reserves the right to temporarily
shut off the supply of water from any person or premises whenever
the making of alterations, extensions and repairs, or public exigencies
of interest shall require it. The Borough shall not be liable under
any circumstances for so shutting off the supply of water or for any
deficiency or failure in the supply of water, whether occasioned by
the shutting off of same or from any other cause whatsoever.
[1969 Code § 9-8.1]
Whenever, at the request of any person which has laid out new
streets in the Borough, the Borough shall lay water mains in such
new streets or avenues, such person shall take care to keep and cover
such water mains in a manner and to a depth sufficient to protect
the same against freezing, until such time as such street shall be
accepted by the Borough. In the event such person shall refuse or
neglect to protect such water mains against freezing, until such street
shall be accepted by the Borough, then the person at whose request
such water main shall have been laid shall be held liable for all
damage to the water mains and for all loss of water that may occur
by reason of the main freezing and breaking.
[1969 Code § 9-8.2]
Whenever water mains shall be laid in any new street, at the
request of any person interested in such street and land adjacent
thereto, laying and installation of water mains shall not in itself
be held or considered an acceptance of the street by the Borough.
