§ 319-5. Compulsory connection to sewer and water.

A. 

When required. Whenever a sewer or water main becomes available to any building used for human habitation, the Director of Public Works shall notify the owner or his agent by registered mail addressed to the last known address of the owner of his agent.

B. 

Contents of notice. The notice required by this section shall direct the owner or his agent to connect the building to such main or mains in the manner prescribed by the Director of Public Works and to install such facilities and fixtures as may be reasonably necessary to permit passage of sewage incidental to such human habitation into the sewerage system and to furnish an adequate supply of pure water for drinking and prevent creation of a health nuisance.

C. 

Director of Public Works may cause connection at expense of owner. If the owner or his agent fails to comply with the notice of the Director of Public Works within 90 days of service or mailing thereof, the Director of Public Works may cause connection to be made, and the expense thereof shall be assessed as a special tax against the property.

[Amended 10-10-2006 by Ord. No. A-361]

D. 

Installment option. The owner or his agent may, within 30 days after completion of the work, file a written option with the Clerk stating that he cannot pay the cost of connection in one sum and electing that such sum be levied in five equal annual installments, with interest at the rate of 6% per annum from the completion of the work.

E. 

Privies, cesspools, etc., prohibited after connection with sewer. After connection of any building used for human habitation to a sewer main, no privy, cesspool or waterless toilet shall be used in connection with such human habitation.

Editor's Note: See also Ch. 272, Art. I, Wastewater Discharge and Treatment.