[Adopted 10-20-2020 by L.L. No. 12-2020]
The purpose of this article is to regulate the installation,
maintenance, repair and replacement of low-pressure sewer systems
within the Town.
A.
Whenever any person or entity desires to connect any low-pressure
sewer system for sanitary waste ("LPSS") to the Town's public
sewer system, such person or entity shall apply to the Town's
Engineering Department for a sewer connection permit for said purpose.
B.
An LPSS permit shall be issued only upon payment to the Engineering Department of an application fee in the amount set forth in § 168-1 of the Town Code.
C.
A permit application for a LPSS connection shall contain an engineering
report that provides the basis for the design of the LPSS and a feasibility
analysis of other means of connection, both subject to review and
approval in the discretion of the Town Engineer and other necessary
regulatory agencies (collectively "approval authority").
D.
A LPSS permit shall be issued only when other means of connection
to the public sewer system (such as on-site disposal, gravity sewers
and/or pump stations/force mains) are not feasible. Whether an alternate
means of connection is feasible shall be determined in the discretion
of the Town Engineer.
E.
An LPSS permit shall be issued upon the following parameters for
the life of the system, unless otherwise provided for by the approval
authority:
(1)
The proposed sewer force main, laterals, pump chambers and control
panels shall be constructed in strict accordance with plans approved
by the Westchester County Health Department ("WCHD") and the Town
of Yorktown.
(2)
The individual LPSS must have a permanent backup power supply to
maintain the operability of the entire pump system (including its
alarm system) during power loss. In lieu of a permanent backup power
supply, the individual LPSS shall have one day of storage installed
(as determined by WCHD standards) as part of the system with a quick
connect at the control panel for temporary backup power supply.
(3)
Each system shall be equipped with a visual/audible alarm that will
alert the property owner if there is system malfunction.
(4)
The property owner and its successors in interest shall be responsible
for inspection, repair, maintenance and use of the individual LPSS
in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines for each component
of the LPSS.
(5)
The Town Engineer or other duly authorized employee of the Town bearing
proper credentials and identification may require access to inspect
the LPSS, to inspect the records of maintenance thereof, and for any
other purpose necessary to carry out the objectives of this chapter.
(6)
Any other conditions required in the discretion of the Town Engineer.
F.
The Town of Yorktown shall own and maintain the common low-pressure
force main and sewer laterals up to and including the service valve
boxes that are located within the Town right-of-way and/or utility
easement serving any property with a LPSS authorized under this article.
G.
The Town assumes responsibility for the operation, maintenance and
replacement of the common low-pressure force main as required to provide
adequate service each individual LPSS.
H.
The Town shall have no responsibility for any pumps, fixtures, service
lines or other LPSS components outside of the right-of-way or utility
easement.
A.
After a failure to act upon reasonable notice to the property owner
by the Town, if the Town Engineer determines that a sewer pump of
a LPSS approved under this article is in need of maintenance, repair
or replacement in order to protect the public health and safety, the
Town may do so, at the property owner's expense.
B.
No penalty shall be assessed if the Town's expenses are paid
by the property owner within 30 days from the date a bill is issued
by the Town.
C.
If the expenses are delinquent, a one-time penalty charge of 10%
of the total amount of the bill shall be added to any delinquent bill.
D.
The expenses and penalty shall constitute a lien upon the subject
property and shall draw interest equal to interest on delinquent taxes,
and may be collected in the same manner as delinquent taxes.
