14.08.140 Permit to connect to public sewer—Fees.
A. It is unlawful to connect any property or premises with the Everett municipal sewer system, or to make repairs, alterations or additions to a side sewer or drain connecting thereto, without first applying for and securing a permit from the public works department and without paying the fee hereinafter prescribed therefor. This requirement shall apply to all property, including that of the United States of America, the state and any political subdivision thereof.
The permit shall not extend beyond the limits for which the permit has been issued. No permit will be required for the removal of obstructions in a side sewer line when the same can be removed through a cleanout installed for that purpose. Applications for permits must contain the legal description of the property on which the work is to be done; must state the location of the sewer, name of the owner of the premises, the number and location of buildings to be connected; must be made by the owner of the property or premises or by an authorized representative of the owner; and must be accompanied by the current fee established for such permits. Current permit fees are as follows:
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Type |
Fee |
|---|---|
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Direct connection public sewer |
$60.00 for each direct connection to the public sewer plus $10.00 for each connection of the sanitary building drain to the building’s sewer (sometimes referred to as “side sewer”) |
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Alterations or repair to an existing side sewer installed and accepted under a previous permit, other than normal cleanout or root cutting for which no permit is required |
$30.00 |
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Installation of catch basins or similar interceptors |
–0– |
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Installation of small yard drains |
–0– |
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Capping of side sewer |
$10.00 |
B. In all cases of dispute regarding fees, permits or other matters relating to this chapter, the decision of the director of public works shall be final and conclusive.
C. The fee shall be paid before the permit is issued and the amount of the fee shall be shown on the permit and on the record of the side sewer connection maintained in the public works department.
D. Permits issued for side sewer and/or drain work shall expire and become null and void one hundred eighty days from date of issue unless a reasonable extension of time is granted by the director of public works. Permits shall be posted at the job on which the work is in progress.
E. Persons desiring to connect a private sewer to a sanitary sewer to serve property which has not been charged with the costs of a lateral sewer and/or trunk sewer and/or special facilities required for acceptance and transportation of sewage by local improvement district assessment, or otherwise, shall pay in addition to the initial connection permit fee above provided, any connection charge required by ordinance of the city. (Ord. 1506-88 § 8, 1988.)