§ 28-198. Permit required.  


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  • No unauthorized person shall uncover, make any connection with or opening into, use, alter or disturb any public sewer or appurtenance thereof without first obtaining a written permit from the clerk in accordance with the following:

    (1)

    Application. Any person desiring to make a connection with the sewer system shall first file with the clerk an application therefor, on blanks furnished by the city, setting forth the location and description of the property to be connected with the sewer system and for what purpose the sewer is to be used.

    (2)

    Plans and specifications. The permit application shall be supplemented by any plans, specifications, or other information considered pertinent in the judgment of the superintendent.

    (3)

    Limited responsibility for permit revocation. All sewer connection permits shall be given upon the express condition that the council may at any time before the work is completed revoke and annul the same and no party interested shall have a right to claim damages in consequence of any such permits being revoked or annulled.

    (4)

    Connection charge. No connection to the public sewer system or appurtenances thereof shall be made until a connection charge as set by the council is paid to the city.

(Prior Code, § 96.01)