§ 19-17. Discharge of wastes into public sewers; conditions; permit required.

(a)

Savings clause. A person discharging wastes into public sewers prior to the effective date of this article may continue without penalty so long as he:

(1)

Does not increase the quantity or decrease the quality of discharge without permission of the approving authority;

(2)

Has discharged the waste at least three (3) months prior to the effective date of this article;

(3)

Applies for, and is granted, a permit, no later than sixty (60) days after the effective date of this article.

(b)

Conditions for permits to continue discharge. The city may grant a permit to discharge to persons meeting all requirements of the savings clause, provided that the person:

(1)

Submits an application within thirty (30) days after the effective date of this article, on forms supplied by the approving authority;

(2)

Secures approval, by the approving authority, of plans and specifications for the facilities when required;

(3)

Has complied with all requirements for agreements or arrangements, including but not limited to, provisions for:

a.

Payment of charges;

b.

Installation and operation of the facilities and of pretreatment facilities, if required;

c.

Sampling and analysis to determine quantity and strength, when directed by the city;

(4)

Provides a sampling point, when requested by the city, subject to the provisions of this article and approval of the approving authority.

(c)

Conditions for permits for new discharge. A person applying for a new discharge shall:

(1)

Meet all conditions of subsection (b) of this section; and

(2)

Secure a permit prior to discharging any waste.

(Ord. No. 246, §§ 17, 18, 12-9-80)