§ 154-149. Construction and connection of sewer outside city.  


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  • (a)

    Generally. All sewers constructed outside the city, to be connected with the city's sewer system, shall be laid under the direction and control of the commissioner, and the material and work shall be approved by the commissioner.

    (b)

    Permit required. No property outside the city shall be connected with the city's sewer system without a permit.

    (c)

    Application for permit; filing of plat. When the owner of any property outside of the city desires to make connection to the city's sewer system, the owner shall make a written application to the commissioner and shall file with the application a detailed plat showing the location and dimensions of the property and the location and size of the sewer to be connected.

    (d)

    Consent of county required. No permit shall be granted unless and until the owner making the application has procured the consent of the county in which the property to be connected to the sewer lies, under the terms and conditions of contracts which have been entered into with such county by the city.

    (e)

    Fee for connection. The commissioner shall charge a fee established by the council for each connection to a sewer outside the city to cover the cost of the work making the connection.

    (f)

    Excavation and refilling. All excavation and refilling shall be done by the person making application for the connection.

(Code 1977, §§ 9-3152, 9-3153)