Chapter 14.32
ADMINISTRATION—ENFORCEMENT—VIOLATIONS—REMEDIES/PENALTIES
Sections:
14.32.020 Administrative procedures.
14.32.040 Discontinuance of sewer service.
14.32.010 Administration.
The regulation of this title shall be under the supervision of the city manager; provided, however, that the city manager may delegate the duty of enforcing the provisions of this title to the director of public works or other designee. The city manager or designee may make any administrative determinations as are necessary for the proper operation of this title; provided, that such determinations are not contrary to this title. (Ord. 1921-0518 (part), 2018; Ord. 1662-1205 § 1 (part), 2005: Ord. 1632-0904 § 8 (part), 2004: Ord. 1610-0104 § 8 (part), 2004: Ord. 1605-1103 § 8 (part), 2003: Ord. 1602-1003 § 8 (part), 2003: Ord. 1585-0303 § 8 (part), 2003: Ord. 1583-0103 § 8 (part), 2003)
14.32.020 Administrative procedures.
The city may give notice to any person violating any provision of this title, stating the nature of the violation and giving a reasonable time for satisfactory correction. The offender shall permanently cease all violation and must correct the violation within the time allowed by the city. The administrative procedure for requiring correction shall be at the sole discretion of the city. (Ord. 1662-1205 § 1 (part), 2005: Ord. 1632-0904 § 8 (part), 2004: Ord. 1610-0104 § 8 (part), 2004: Ord. 1605-1103 § 8 (part), 2003: Ord. 1602-1003 § 8 (part), 2003: Ord. 1585-0303 § 8 (part), 2003: Ord. 1583-0103 § 8 (part), 2003)
14.32.030 Unlawful acts.
A. Any person causing damage to any property belonging to the city shall be liable to the city for any and all damages resulting both directly or indirectly therefrom.
B. It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully disturb, break, deface, damage, or trespass upon any property belonging to or connected with the sewer system of the city, in any manner whatsoever.
C. It shall be unlawful for any person to place, deposit, or permit to have deposited in any unsanitary manner any human or animal excrement, garbage or other unsanitary waste onto public or private property within the city, or in any area under the city jurisdiction.
D. It shall be unlawful to discharge any sewage or other polluted matter to any natural outlet within the city, or to any area under the jurisdiction of the city, except where suitable treatment has been provided in accordance with this title. (Ord. 1662-1205 § 1 (part), 2005: Ord. 1632-0904 § 8 (part), 2004: Ord. 1610-0104 § 8 (part), 2004: Ord. 1605-1103 § 8 (part), 2003: Ord. 1602-1003 § 8 (part), 2003: Ord. 1585-0303 § 8 (part), 2003: Ord. 1583-0103 § 8 (part), 2003)
14.32.040 Discontinuance of sewer service.
The city may discontinue or refuse sewer service for failure to pay for service or failure to comply with the terms of this title, in accordance with procedures established by state and local law. (Ord. 1662-1205 § 1 (part), 2005: Ord. 1632-0904 § 8 (part), 2004: Ord. 1610-0104 § 8 (part), 2004: Ord. 1605-1103 § 8 (part), 2003: Ord. 1602-1003 § 8 (part), 2003: Ord. 1585-0303 § 8 (part), 2003: Ord. 1583-0103 § 8 (part), 2003)
14.32.050 Criminal penalty.
Any person who violates any provision of this title shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. A conviction of a misdemeanor under this title shall be punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment in jail for no more than ninety days or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation exists shall constitute a separate offense. (Ord. 1662-1205 § 1 (part), 2005: Ord. 1632-0904 § 8 (part), 2004: Ord. 1610-0104 § 8 (part), 2004: Ord. 1605-1103 § 8 (part), 2003: Ord. 1602-1003 § 8 (part), 2003: Ord. 1585-0303 § 8 (part), 2003: Ord. 1583-0103 § 8 (part), 2003)
14.32.060 Civil remedy.
In addition to the foregoing criminal penalty, a violation of this title, if deemed a threat to the health and safety of the citizens of Shelton, constitutes a separate civil offense and shall be deemed a nuisance. The city may utilize any civil remedy available to it under state or local law, including injunctive relief. (Ord. 1662-1205 § 1 (part), 2005: Ord. 1632-0904 § 8 (part), 2004: Ord. 1610-0104 § 8 (part), 2004: Ord. 1605-1103 § 8 (part), 2003: Ord. 1602-1003 § 8 (part), 2003: Ord. 1585-0303 § 8 (part), 2003: Ord. 1583-0103 § 8 (part), 2003)
14.32.070 Restitution.
Any person found in violation of any provision of this title shall be liable to the city for any direct or indirect expense, loss or damage suffered by the city by reason of such violation. (Ord. 1662-1205 § 1 (part), 2005: Ord. 1632-0904 § 8 (part), 2004: Ord. 1610-0104 § 8 (part), 2004: Ord. 1605-1103 § 8 (part), 2003: Ord. 1602-1003 § 8 (part), 2003: Ord. 1585-0303 § 8 (part), 2003: Ord. 1583-0103 § 8 (part), 2003)