Chapter 15.16
IMPROVEMENTS – REPLACEMENTS – SPECIFICATIONS
Sections:
15.16.010 Specifications for improvement.
15.16.020 Burden of replacement costs.
15.16.040 Cost of new installations within city limits.
15.16.050 Cost of new installations outside city limits.
15.16.070 Sewer extension installation.
15.16.080 Private sewer systems.
15.16.110 Inspections and investigations.
15.16.010 Specifications for improvement.
All specifications for extensions, expansions, additions, betterments, and replacements to the existing sewer utility system shall be determined by the director subject to the following limitations: No sanitary trunk sewer less than 10 inches in diameter and no sanitary lateral sewer less than eight inches in diameter shall be installed without specific prior approval of the director.
Sewer main extensions shall be in accordance with the Longview Engineering Special Provisions and Standard Drawings. (Ord. 3533 § 1, 2024).
15.16.020 Burden of replacement costs.
Whenever any trunks or laterals for the utility service, now or hereafter installed, require replacement due to obsolescence, inadequacy, or deterioration, the cost of such replacement shall be paid for out of the revenues of the sewer utility. (Ord. 3533 § 1, 2024).
15.16.030 Extensions.
All extensions of mains required to serve new consumers shall be constructed at the expense of the consumers or the property benefited. In all cases the size of the main will be determined by the director. Such extensions shall be installed, and the cost thereof provided for, in any manner satisfactory to the department as permitted by law. (Ord. 3533 § 1, 2024).
15.16.040 Cost of new installations within city limits.
When a person with property within the city, who is not currently served by the sewer utility, shall request service, the person making such request shall provide for payment by means of local improvement districts as described in Chapter 14.08 LMC or by direct installation under the supervision of the city engineer. The person making such a request may be eligible to collect latecomer fees as described in Chapter 14.18 LMC. In the event the city shall require the installation of trunks or laterals of sizes larger than those defined as standard, the actual additional cost of the sewer pipe larger than the standard size shall be paid for out of the revenues of the sewer utility. When the city council determines that any area or areas within said city need sewer service and no request has been made by a person, the city council may provide for the payment of the standard construction costs by means of local improvement districts. (Ord. 3533 § 1, 2024).
15.16.050 Cost of new installations outside city limits.
When a person with property outside the city, who is not currently served by the sewer utility, shall request service, the person making such request shall provide for the payment. In the event the city shall require the installation of trunks or laterals of sizes larger than those defined as standard, the actual additional cost of the sewer pipe larger than the standard size shall be paid for out of the revenues of the sewer utility. (Ord. 3533 § 1, 2024).
15.16.060 Application.
Any person desiring to extend sewer mains shall make application through the city’s public improvement process (PIP) as provided in Chapter 12.10 LMC or the local improvement district process as provided in Chapter 14.08 LMC. (Ord. 3533 § 1, 2024).
15.16.070 Sewer extension installation.
Once the permit for utility service and the connections fees are paid, the customer may connect to the city’s sanitary sewer lateral with a side sewer. City staff will inspect the sewer tap and connection. The side sewer shall extend at approximately right angles from the lateral to the property line. On all installations a cleanout of approved design shall be placed on the customer’s side of the property line. (Ord. 3533 § 1, 2024).
15.16.080 Private sewer systems.
The city will not operate and maintain private sewer collection systems inside or outside the corporate limits of the city in conjunction with its own facilities. (Ord. 3533 § 1, 2024).
15.16.090 Easements.
(1) A public wastewater easement is required to be granted to the city when a public wastewater facility will be built on private property.
(2) A private wastewater easement is required to be granted between property owners whenever:
(a) A private wastewater facility will be built on property owned by a different private party; or
(b) A side sewer will serve two or more properties. (Ord. 3533 § 1, 2024).
15.16.100 Record drawings.
All private side wastewater applicants or permittees shall file a record drawing showing the location and configuration of the private side sewer connection and private wastewater facilities. (Ord. 3533 § 1, 2024).
15.16.110 Inspections and investigations.
(1) All work on public or private wastewater systems shall be subject to inspection by the city to ensure compliance with applicable state and local laws and are in conformance with the requirements and standards set forth in the permit conditions, if any.
(2) An authorized representative of the city may enter private property at all reasonable times to conduct inspections, tests or carry out other duties imposed by this chapter consistent with the terms and conditions of any covenant, easement, or other legal document applicable to the property.
(3) The city may require sampling or inspection tees or manholes in the side sewer service connection to the public wastewater system at its discretion to facilitate inspections and/or investigations.
(4) For inspection programs authorized by the director, the city may provide advance mailings of its intent to inspect properties consistent with such inspection, testing, or other utility programs. (Ord. 3533 § 1, 2024).