Chapter 13-18 Temporary Sewer Permits

13-18-010 Required.

13-18-020 Application.

13-18-030 Deposit.

13-18-040 Requirements.

13-18-050 Expiration.

13-18-060 Revocation.

13-18-070 Failure to obtain.

13-18-010 Required.

A temporary permit is required whenever a temporary service connection is made to the city's sewer system. Temporary permits may be issued for the purpose of temporary sales office and for special events requiring temporary sewer service. (Ord. 894 §1, 1991)

13-18-020 Application.

Applications for temporary sewer permits may be made to the city and shall be accompanied by the deposit and permit fee. Applications must contain the following information:
(A) Proposed dates of sewer service usage;
(B) The size of the sewer tap requested;
(C) A description of the purpose for which the sewer service is to be used;
(D) The legal description and address of the property on which the connection will be located, if applicable;
(E) The name, address, and telephone number of the applicant; and
(F) Other information required by the city to assist in administering this chapter. (Ord. 894 §1, 1991)

13-18-030 Deposit.

(A) A permit fee of $25.00 and a deposit of $100.00 shall be paid prior to the connection to the city's sewer system.
(B) The deposit shall guarantee payment of sewer use charges and payment for damage to city property.
(C) All permittees shall pay for sewer use in the amount set forth in subparagraph 13-12-020(A)(2).
(D) All permittees shall pay sewer tap inspection fees. (Ord. 894 §1, 1991)

13-18-040 Requirements.

(A) A temporary permit shall be issued by the city manager or his or her designee if the following conditions exist:
(1) The applicant demonstrates compliance with all applicable zoning and building codes, city standards and specifications, this chapter, and other applicable laws;
(2) All fees and deposits have been paid; and
(3) The applicant has demonstrated a need for temporary sewer service.
(B) Permittees shall follow all city instructions regarding operation of the temporary connection.
(C) The temporary permit shall be available for inspection on the property by the city.
(D) The permittee shall be responsible for, and shall pay the costs for, line extensions and other construction which is required for temporary sewer service.
(E) At the expiration of the temporary permit, the permittee shall, at his or her expense, remove the service line and seal the tap at the sewer main in the event the property served with temporary service is not a platted lot. (Ord. 894 §1, 1991)

13-18-050 Expiration.

A temporary permit for a temporary sales office shall expire one year after it has been issued. All other temporary permits shall expire ninety calendar days after they have been issued. The permittee may reapply for an additional temporary permit by following the same procedures as required to apply for a new temporary permit. (Ord. 894 §1, 1991)

13-18-060 Revocation.

The city may revoke a temporary permit for any one or more of the following reasons:
(A) Failure to comply with the provisions of this code;
(B) Failure to pay applicable fees or charges;
(C) Misuse of city equipment; and
(D) Use of the permit for other than the purposes stated in the application. (Ord. 894 §1, 1991)

13-18-070 Failure to obtain.

In addition to any other penalties provided by this code, failure to obtain the temporary permit required by section 13-18-010 will result in charges being assessed to the violator for the permit and approximate amount of sewer service used. The user shall also be subject to a fee of $50.00 to defray city costs for detection and collection of associated charges. (Ord. 894 §1, 1991; Ord. 1196 §18, 1996; Ord. 1568 §17, 2001)