(a)
It is in the interest of the health and safety of the citizens of
the city that full use of the existing sewer system be made, and that
septic tanks be prohibited unless an exception is made by the city
council and then the septic tank will be subject to city specifications.
(b)
All property owners are required to connect to and use the existing
sewer system within the city limits wherever reasonably feasible.
(c)
If, after being given notice, in writing to connect one’s property to the sewer system, a property owner refuses to comply within thirty (30) days of the mailing of said notice to his or her last known address; said refusal shall be considered as, and said property owner shall be charged with a misdemeanor for each such violation and refusal to comply and connect his or her said system, and may be punished in accordance with the general penalty provision found in section 1.01.009 of this code. Each refusal to connect to said sewer system after notice, shall be considered a separate offense under this article.
(d)
In lieu of the above penalty, and where a hardship is shown to exist,
and after a hearing before the council, the city may make said sewer
connections on behalf of the property owner, and if the cost of said
connection is not paid within an agreed time, said amount shall become
a lien against said property for which an execution may issue, as
provided by law.
(1993 Code, art. 6.200; Ordinance
adopting Code)
