The Supervisor or his or her authorized representative shall
act as Sewer Inspector. The duties of the Sewer Inspector include:
A.
Supervision
of any and all connections to the sewer mains and trunks;
B.
Inspection
of all trenches for alignment and grade and approving them for pipe
laying;
C.
Inspection
of pipe laying and joining;
D.
Inspection
of backfill, pavement replacement and completion of work;
E.
Issuance
of acceptance of work completed satisfactorily;
F.
Checking
the plans and issuing permits required by this division.
(Ord. 28, 1966; Ord. 318-01)
The Sewer Inspector shall carry an official badge or other evidence
establishing his or her position as such, and subject to Section 1.28.030
of this code has the right of entry upon buildings and premises for
the purpose of making inspection, reinspections or otherwise performing
the duties necessary in the enforcement of this division.
(Ord. 28, 1966; Ord. 318-01)
No person may connect a main sewer to the Town's sanitary
sewer system until the main sewer proposed to be connected is dedicated
to the Town and accepted by it. The dedication shall include the right
of the Town to have access for maintenance, operation, construction
and reconstruction. No person may construct a building upon any right-of-way
in which a main sewer is located.
(Ord. 28, 1966; Ord. 318-01)
If, during the inspection of sewer work the Town determines
that any portion of it does not conform to design and construction
standards and codes adopted by the Town, the Town shall give the owner
written notice to that effect and direct the owner to make the repairs
necessary to place the sewer in satisfactory condition.
(Ord. 28, 1966; Ord. 318-01)
When a person performs work under this division, the Town is
not liable for loss or damage resulting from a defect or failure in
the performance of the work. The person performing the work shall
hold the Town free and harmless from all liability which results directly
or indirectly from the work, including all costs, expenses, attorney
fees and interest incurred in the defense of the claim being made
or in the enforcement of this provision.
(Ord. 28, 1966; Ord. 318-01)
Property outside the Town may not be connected to a sewer inside
the Town unless the property to be served is annexed to the Town or
otherwise approved by the Town Council.
(Ord. 28, 1966; Ord. 318-01)
Any discharge, or threatened discharge, or any condition which
is in any manner in violation of the provisions of this division,
or of any permit issued pursuant to this division, or of any order
or directive of the Town authorized by this division, shall be, and
the same is hereby declared to be unlawful and a public nuisance.
Such nuisance may be abated, removed or enjoined, and damages assessed
therefor, in any manner provided by law.
(Ord. 318-01)
No person shall connect to, construct, install or provide other
means of sewage disposal from any building in the Town except as provided
in this division.
(Ord. 28, 1966; Ord. 318-01)
No person may construct or connect to a main trunk or lateral
sewer without first obtaining a permit from the Town and paying all
applicable fees and charges.
(Ord. 28, 1966; Ord. 318-01)
A.
Abatement.
During the period of violation, habitation of the premises by human
beings is a public nuisance and the Council may bring proceedings
for the abatement of the occupancy during the period of violation
as well as avail itself of all other remedies. In cases of emergency,
the Town may seek any remedies in accordance with State and Town codes,
including disconnecting water and shutting down the building. In this
case, and as a condition of reconnection, the owner shall pay to the
Town a reasonable attorney's fee and costs of suit arising in
such action.
B.
Provisions
a Means of Enforcement Only. The foregoing procedures are established
as a means of enforcement of the terms of this division and rules
and regulations, and not as a penalty.
C.
Violation
Includes Aiding, Abetting or Concealing. A person who causes, aids
or abets or conceals the fact of violation of this division is guilty
of violating this division.
(Ord. 28, 1966; Ord. 318-01)
