§ 154-145. Plans and specifications generally.

(a)

Submission; permits.

(1)

Applicability. This article is applicable to sanitary and storm sewers eight inches in diameter and larger, together with associated house connections. Extensions of the existing combined sewer system shall not be permitted. This article is supplemented for smaller size pipe by the city's plumbing code and falls under its jurisdiction.

(2)

City approval prior to permit issuance. It shall be mandatory that all appropriate departments and bureaus of the city government ensure that this article is met prior to permit issuance.

(3)

Approval of plans. Upon approval by the commissioner of plans and specifications submitted by the developer, the city will issue a permit for the work so approved. Permit approval may be withheld where downstream problems exist until the problems are addressed to the satisfaction of the commissioner. No work is to be started prior to permit authorization. Necessary changes made to plans subsequent to approval and permit issuance will be indicated on revised plans submitted and the permit corrected.

(4)

Preparation of engineering material. Engineering material for public sewers submitted under this article shall be prepared by a professional engineer competent in the design of sewer systems.

(5)

Copies submitted for approval. Four copies of all plans, profiles and specifications relating to storm or sanitary sewers and other drainage facilities shall be submitted for approval.

(6)

Preconstruction conference. A conference with contractors and developers and various governmental departments may be called when deemed necessary by any party concerned.

(7)

Permit and related requirements.

a.

Permits, see section 154-147.

b.

Assessments, connection fees and recovery of fines, see section 154-147.

c.

Inspection fees, see section 154-147.

d.

Inspection notification and procedures, see section 154-147.

e.

Subdivisions, see part 15 of this Code.

(8)

Additional requirements. All sewer work covered by this article shall include but not be limited to:

a.

Current city business license for an appropriate type of work.

b.

Submittal of a three-year maintenance bond set for that portion of the sewer contract for which the sewers will be maintained by the city. The bond shall represent 33 percent of the value of the installed sewer where a television inspection which is satisfactory to the commissioner has been submitted. In lieu thereof, the commissioner may accept a bond representing 100 percent of the value of the installed sewer.

c.

Submittal of permanent storm and sanitary sewer maintenance easements for sewers which are to be maintained by the city. The easements are to provide a width as determined by the commissioner. Easements for off-site sewer construction shall be recorded before sewer construction commences on any project. On-site easements shall be recorded in the county property records prior to final approval.

d.

No building construction will be allowed within the easement of any existing or proposed sewer or so close to the easement that soil bearing loads of the proposed structure are imposed, unless special permission is obtained from the commissioner.

(b)

Recovery of fines from spillage. Pursuant to state law, fines due to spillage from sewers may be recovered from the property owner responsible for the spillage. Further, any repair costs for such sewer shall be charged against the owner by the commissioner and collected by the chief financial officer.

(Code 1977, § 9-3130)