Chapter 13.32
PUBLIC SEWER CONSTRUCTION*
Sections:
13.32.010 Permit required--Exception.
13.32.020 Application information--Plans and specifications preparation--Costs.
13.32.040 Easement or right-of-way grant.
13.32.050 Persons authorized to perform work.
13.32.060 Grade and line stakes.
13.32.070 Compliance with state, county and city regulations.
13.32.080 Design and construction standards.
13.32.090 Inspection authority designated.
13.32.100 Compliance required for final acceptance.
* For the statutory provisions authorizing cities to construct and maintain drains and sewers, see Gov. Code §38900.
13.32.010 Permit required--Exception.
In accordance with Chapter 13.36, no person shall construct, extend or connect to any public sewer without first obtaining a written permit from the city and paying all fees and connection charges and furnishing bonds as required therein. The provision of this section requiring permits shall not be construed to apply to contractors constructing sewers and appurtenances under contracts awarded and entered into by the city. (Ord. 2-62 §601, 1962).
13.32.020 Application information--Plans and specifications preparation--Costs.
A. Construction of public sewers shall be by contract let by the city, or pursuant to permit issued by the city, and all work performed shall at all times be under the direction and supervision of the city.
B. All applications for public sewer construction shall include a brief statement of the purpose and extent of service required, a preliminary plan of the proposed sewers and appurtenances to be constructed, and a deposit sufficient to cover the cost of review of the proposed plan by the city engineer.
C. Upon consideration by the city council, the city can then order final plans and specifications prepared by:
1. The city engineer; or
2. A registered civil engineer representing the applicant.
D. Based upon the city engineer’s estimate of cost, a deposit of money will be required of applicant sufficient to cover the full cost of construction, including all legal, engineering, inspection and incidentals, or as an alternative, the work can be ordered under appropriate special assessment and assessment bond proceedings when deemed advisable by the city. (Ord. 2-62 §602, 1962).
13.32.030 Subdivision map.
The requirements of Sections 13.32.010 and 13.32.020 shall be fully complied with before any final subdivision map shall be approved by the city council. The final subdivision map shall provide for the dedication for public use of streets, easements or rights-of-way in which public sewer lines are to be constructed. If a final subdivision map of a tract is recorded and the work of constructing sewers to serve the tract is not completed within the time limit allowed in the permit, the city council may extend the time limit or may complete the work and take appropriate steps to enforce the provisions of the bond furnished by the subdivider. (Ord. 2-62 §603, 1962).
13.32.040 Easement or right-of-way grant.
In the event that an easement is required for the extension of the public sewer or the making of connections, the applicant shall procure and have accepted by the city council a proper easement or grant of right-of-way sufficient in law to allow the laying and maintenance of such extension or connection. (Ord. 2-62 §604, 1962).
13.32.050 Persons authorized to perform work.
Only properly licensed contractors shall be authorized to perform the work of public sewer construction within the city. All terms and conditions of the permit issued by the city to the applicant shall be binding on the contractor. The requirements of this section shall apply to side sewers installed concurrently with public sewer construction. (Ord. 2-62 §605, 1962).
13.32.060 Grade and line stakes.
Grade and line stakes shall be set by a registered engineer or his representative prior to the start of work on any public sewer construction. The contractor shall be responsible for accurately transferring grades to grade bars and sewer invert. (Ord. 2-62 §606, 1962).
13.32.070 Compliance with state, county and city regulations.
Any person constructing a sewer within a street shall comply with all state, county or city laws, ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to the cutting of pavement, opening, barricading, lighting and protecting of trenches, backfilling and repaving thereof, and shall obtain all permits and pay all fees required by the department having jurisdiction prior to the issuance of a permit by the city. (Ord. 2-62 §607, 1962).
13.32.080 Design and construction standards.
Minimum standards for the design and construction of sewers within the city shall be in accordance with the “Specifications for Sewer Construction,” heretofore or hereafter adopted by the city, copies of which are on file in the city office. The city may permit modifications or may require higher standards where unusual conditions are encountered.
“As-built” drawings on cloth showing the actual location of all mains, structures, Y’s and laterals shall be filed with the city before final acceptance of the work. (Ord. 2-62 §609, 1962).
13.32.090 Inspection authority designated.
Inspection of all work shall be by the city inspector, and all work performed in accordance with Specifications for Sewer Construction. (Ord. 2-62 §608, 1962).
13.32.100 Compliance required for final acceptance.
Before any acceptance of any sewer line by the city and prior to the admission of any sewage into the system, the sewer line shall be tested and shall be complete in full compliance with all requirements of the Specifications for Sewer Construction and to the satisfaction of the city. (Ord. 2-62 §610, 1962).