Chapter 13.04
PRIVATE SANITARY SEWER AND STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEMS*

Sections:

13.04.010    Definitions.

13.04.020    Regulations generally—Permit.

13.04.030    Construction permit— Application.

13.04.040    Drawings and specifications— Review—Approval.

13.04.050    Construction permit—Fees.

13.04.060    Construction permit— Expiration—Time extension.

13.04.070    Construction permit—Renewal.

13.04.080    Work within the public way.

*    See also Ch. 12.40, Opening and Excavation of Public Places, and Title 15, Buildings and Construction.

13.04.010 Definitions

For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meaning given in this section. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future, words in the plural number include the singular number, and words in the singular number include the plural number. “Shall” is always mandatory and not merely directory.

A.    “Premises” means a single or individual parcel or area of land legally recorded or validated by other means acceptable to the city engineer which is the site of any work regulated by this chapter and which is owned by or is in lawful possession of the owner of such works.

B.    “Sanitary sewer system” means the pipe, manholes, cleanouts, lift stations and appurtenances intended for the conveyance of liquid waste from a building drain to a public sewer.

C.    “Storm drainage system” means the piping, manholes, junction structures, catch basins or receptors intended for the purpose of conveying storm or occasional runoff water to the public storm drainage system.

D.    “Water system” means the piping, valves, connections, meter and vaults, hydrants and appurtenances intended for the conveyance of potable domestic water for irrigation, fire protection or domestic use. (Ord. 47 § 1 (part), 1972: prior code § 3-701)

13.04.020 Regulations generally—Permit.

A.    No person shall construct, add to, alter, install or connect to any public facility any water, sanitary sewer or storm drainage system without first obtaining a permit from the city engineer except as otherwise provided in this chapter.

B.    Water piping systems less than four inches serving a building or premises are regulated by Chapter 15.16 of this code.

C.    Sanitary sewer systems serving buildings or premises containing one hundred eighty drainage fixture units or less are regulated by Chapter 15.16 of this code.

D.    Storm drainage systems conveying only roof drainage from buildings or structures are regulated by Chapters 15.02 and 15.16 of this code. (Ord. 47 § 1 (part), 1972: prior code § 3-702)

13.04.030 Construction permit—Application.

No construction permit shall be issued unless an application on a form provided by the city engineer for the issuance of a construction permit is submitted to the city engineer. Written application shall state the name and address and principal place of business of the applicant, the location and description of the work, the starting date and completion date of the work, accompanied by two complete sets of working drawings and specifications for the installation. The application, when approved and signed by the city engineer, shall constitute a permit. (Ord. 47 § 1 (part), 1972: prior code § 3-703)

13.04.040 Drawings and specifications— Review—Approval.

The city engineer shall cause the drawings and specifications to be reviewed for compliance with the appropriate standards and ordinances, and when satisfied with compliance shall mark them “APPROVED.” The approved drawings shall be considered a part of the permit. Any changes in the work shall be approved in writing by the city engineer and shall become a part of the approved drawings. (Ord. 47 § 1 (part), 1972: prior code § 3-704)

13.04.050 Construction permit—Fees.

Before issuance of the permit, the applicant shall pay to the city all applicable permit fees. Permit fees shall be established by resolution of the city council. The fees are to be considered as payment for inspection and plan approval services. The owner is responsible for all costs for engineering, testing, certificates and incidental costs necessary to satisfy the city engineer of compliance with appropriate standards, specifications and ordinances. (Ord. 170 § 1, 1978: Ord. 47 § 1 (part), 1972: prior code § 3-705)

13.04.060 Construction permit—Expiration— Time extension.

The permit shall become null and void if work is not commenced within ninety days of issuance. The permit shall expire at the completion date as stated on the application. The city engineer may extend the permit period for good and sufficient reason. (Ord. 47 § 1 (part), 1972: prior code § 3-706)

13.04.070 Construction permit—Renewal.

The permit may be renewed by payment of ten percent of the original permit fee provided no change (s) have been made from the original conditions for issuance of the original permit. (Ord. 47 § 1 (part), 1972: prior code § 3-707)

13.04.080 Work within the public way.

Work within the public way shall be as regulated by Chapter 12.40 of this code. (Ord. 47 § 1 (part), 1972: prior code § 3-708)