§ 154-151. Building over or filling over city sewers.

(a)

Permit required. It shall be unlawful for any person to build over, cover or fill over a city sewer without first obtaining written permission from the commissioner.

(b)

Application for permit. Application for a building permit shall be in writing. A current plat of the applicant's property, showing the location and the extent of the proposed building or proposed structure, fill, depth, size and type of sewer over which the fill, building or structure is to be placed; any openings or drains which may be affected by the fill; and the topography of the property to be affected before and after the filling may be included in the commissioner's review. If application is made to construct over a sewer in addition to the information required in this subsection, the applicant must submit plans showing the proposed method for providing adequate protection to the sewer to ensure that the proposed building or structure will not cause harm to the sewer. The commissioner shall examine the application, and, if satisfied that the proposed work will not place an excessive load on the sewer, injure the sewer in any way or not prevent reasonable access for repair and maintenance, or harmfully affect the drainage system of the city or any of its streets or sidewalks, the commissioner may approve the proposal upon the execution of an indemnification and hold-harmless agreement between the applicant and the city.

(c)

Inspection of work. The work shall be subject to the inspection of the commissioner.

(Code 1977, § 9-3155)