A. 
It is unlawful for any person to install, remove, alter, repair or replace or cause to be installed, removed, altered, repaired or replaced any plumbing drainage piping work or any fixture in a building or premises without first obtaining a permit to do such work from the Building Official. A separate permit shall be obtained for each building or structure. No person shall allow any other person to do or cause to be done any work under a permit secured by a permittee except persons in his or her employ.
B. 
No unauthorized person shall uncover, make any connection to, make any opening into, use, alter, or disturb any public sewer, sewer lateral or appurtenance thereto without first obtaining a written encroachment permit as required by City ordinance. (See City ordinances covering encroachment permits.)
C. 
Permits for industrial discharges shall conform to the provisions of Sections 13.32.415 through 13.32.480.
(Ord. 249 § 801, 1979; Ord. 559 § 1, 2017)
No permit shall be required in the case of any repair work as follows: the stopping of leaks in drains, soil, waste or vent pipe; provided, however, that should any trap, drainpipe, soil, waste or vent pipe be or become defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material in any part or parts, the same shall be considered as such new work and a permit shall be procured and inspection made as provided in this chapter. No permit shall be required for the cleaning or stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves, or fixtures, when such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.
(Ord. 249 § 802, 1979; Ord. 559 § 1, 2017)
A. 
Any person legally entitled to apply for and receive an encroachment permit, shall make such application on forms provided by the City for that purpose. He or she shall give a description of the character of the work proposed to be done and the location, ownership, occupancy and use of the premises in connection therewith. The Director may require plans, specifications or drawings and such other information as he or she may deem necessary.
B. 
In the event the applicant for a permit is required to provide plans, specifications or drawings and information as a condition to the issuance of the permit, the applicant shall pay all engineering, legal, administrative and other expenses and charges prior to the issuance of the permit.
C. 
If the Director determines that the plans, specifications, drawings and other information furnished by the applicant are satisfactory and are in compliance with the ordinances, rules and regulations of the City, he or she shall issue the encroachment permit applied for upon payment of the charges referred to in this chapter and of the fees as hereinafter fixed.
(Ord. 249 § 803, 1979; Ord. 559 § 1, 2017)
After approval of the application, evidenced by the issuance of a permit, no change shall be made in the location of the sewer, the grade, materials, or other details from those described in the permit or as shown on the plans and specifications for which the permit was issued except with written permission from the City, the Director, or other authorized representatives.
(Ord. 249 § 804, 1979; Ord. 559 § 1, 2017)
The owner or owners of lands within areas proposed to be annexed to the City shall deposit with the City a sum to be fixed by the City Council prior to the commencement of proceedings by the City Council on the proposed annexation. The amount to be fixed by the City shall be in a sum estimated to equal the engineering, legal and publication costs and all other charges which may be incurred in connection therewith, and any other annexation fees set by the City Council. The City Council may from time to time adjust annexation fees charged by resolution.
(Ord. 249 § 805, 1979; Ord. 485 § 1, 2005; Ord. 559 § 1, 2017)
Permission shall not be granted to connect any lot or parcel of land outside the City to any public sewer in or under the jurisdiction of the City unless a permit therefor is obtained. The applicant shall first enter into a contract in writing whereby he or she shall bind him or herself, his or her heirs, successors and assigns to abide by all ordinances, rules and regulations in regard to the manner in which such sewer shall be used, the manner of connecting therewith, and the plumbing and drainage in connection therewith and also shall agree to pay all fees required for securing the permit and a monthly fee in the amount set by the City for the privilege of using such sewer. The granting of such permission for an outside sewer in any event shall be optional with the City Council.
(Ord. 249 § 807, 1979; Ord. 559 § 1, 2017)
Where special conditions exist relating to an outside sewer, they shall be the subject of a special contract between the applicant and the City.
(Ord. 249 § 808, 1979; Ord. 559 § 1, 2017)
The City or any employee charged with the enforcement of this chapter, acting in good faith and without malice for the City in the discharge of his or her duties, shall not thereby render him or herself liable personally and he or she is relieved from all personal liability for any damage that may accrue to persons or property as a result of any act required or by reason of any act or omission in the discharge of his or her duties. Any suit brought against the City or employees because of such act or omission performed by him or her in the enforcement of any provisions of this chapter, shall be defended by the City until final termination of the proceedings.
(Ord. 249 § 809, 1979; Ord. 559 § 1, 2017)