§ 5-6-25. Sewer taps; clearance for sewer or water systems.

(a)

Sewer taps shall be at least two feet apart. Sewer taps into public manholes must be approved by the director of transportation and environmental services before the tap is made. Taps into public storm sewers shall be made as directed by the director of transportation and environmental services. Trenches and excavations shall be kept free from water to permit adequate inspection.

(b)

All sewer taps and laterals in public streets, roads, pavements, alleys and utility rights-of-way must be free of jumps; and grades shall not exceed one-quarter inch per foot until they reach the property line or the limit of the public sewer easement unless approved in advance by the director of transportation and environmental services.

(c)

Clearance required. A house sewer or water system shall be laid in such a manner that the system can be serviced and maintained without entering or disturbing adjacent property unless an easement has been recorded which is adequate for that purpose. (Ord. No. 4659, 5/15/10, Sec. 7)

Editor's note— Prior to the reenactment of § 5-6-25 by Ord. No. 4659, Ord. No. 4257, § 3, adopted June 15, 2003, repealed § 5-6-25, which pertained to sewer connection permits and service fees; construction costs; constructing sewers by owners rather than city; additional connections. See the Code Comparative Table.

Editor's note

Prior to the reenactment of § 5-6-25 by Ord. No. 4659, Ord. No. 4257, § 3, adopted June 15, 2003, repealed § 5-6-25, which pertained to sewer connection permits and service fees; construction costs; constructing sewers by owners rather than city; additional connections. See the Code Comparative Table.