HomeMy WebLinkAbout5302 ORDINANCE NO. 5302
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON AMENDING
AUBURN CITY CODE CHAPTER 13.20 ENTITLED "SEWERS", SECTION
13.20.010 ENTITLED "DEFINITIONS", SECTION 13.20.060 ENTITLED
"CONNECTION REQUIRED", SECTION 13.20.070 ENTITLED
"COMPULSORY CONNECTIONS", SECTION 13.20.080 ENTITLED "PRIVATE
SYSTEM - ALLOWED WHEN", SECTION 13.20.090 ENTITLED "PRIVATE
SYSTEM - REQUIREMENTS", SECTION 13.20.095 ENTITLED "PRIVATE
.SYSTEM -ABANDONMENT UPON PUBLIC SYSTEM AVAILABILITY",
SECTION 13.20.160 ENTITLED "PRELIMINARY WASTE TREATMENT -
REQUIRED", SECTION 13.20.170 ENTITLED "INDUSTRIAL WASTE
ARRANGEMENTS", SECTION 13.20.250 ENTITLED "SEPTIC TANK WASTE
RErviOVAL OR REPAIR", SECTION 13.20.270 ENTITLED "PUBLIC SEWERS
CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS", SECTION 13.20.290 ENTITLED "BUILDING
'SEWER - CONTROL MANHOLE REQUIREMENTS", SECTION 13.20.300
ENTITLED "CONNECTION TO PUBLIC SEWERS - STANDARDS", SECTION
13.20.310 ENTITLED "SIDE SEWER REQUIREMENTS", SECTION 13.20.390
ENTITLED "SEWAGE DISPOSAL SERVICE CHARGE - DUE WHEN -
DELINQUENCY", SECTION 13.20.440 ENTITLED "FEES AND CHARGES",
SECTION 13.20.460 ENTITLED "WATER CUT OFF FOR LIEN
ENFORCEMENT".
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to adopt more complete guidelines
for the governing of sanitary sewer issues within the City pursuant to the
authority provided 35A.80 RCW entitled "Public Utilities" and Chapter 35.67
RCW entitled "Sewerage Systems- Refuse Collection and Disposal"; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn Public Works Department has completed
the 1999 Cost of Service and Rate Study for City of Auburn Sanitary Sewer
Utility services; and
WHEREAS, changes in the rates for sanitary sewer services need to be
implemented in the year 2000 to assure that the Sanitary Sewer Utility has
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sufficient financial resources to maintain its existing facilities and to finance new
'capital projects;
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Purpose. To amend Auburn City Code Chapter 13.20
entitled "Sewers," Section 13.20.010 Entitled "Definitions", Section 13.20.060
Entitled "Connection required", Section 13.20.070 Entitled "Compulsory
connections", Section 13.20.080 Entitled "Private system - Required when",
Section 13.20.090 Entitled "Private system - Requirements", Section 13.20.095
Entitled "Private system -Abandonment upon public system availability",
Section 13.20.160 Entitled "Preliminary Waste Treatment - Required", Section
13.20.170 Entitled "Industrial Waste Arrangements": Section 13.20.250 Entitled
"Septic tank waste removal or repair", Section 13.20.290 Entitled "Building
, , sewer - Control Manhole requirements", Section 13.20.300 Entitled
"Connection to public sewers- Standards", Section 13.20.310 Entitled "Side
sewer requirements", Section 13.20.390 Entitled "Sewage disposal service
charge - Due when - Delinquency", Section 13.20.440 Entitled "Fees and
charges" Section 13.20.460 Entitled "Water cut off for lien enforcement"
pursuant to the authority provided in Chapter 35A.80 RCW entitled "Public
Utilities" and Chapter 35.67 RCW entitled "Sewerage Systems - Refuse
Collection and Disposal" and as set forth herein and attached hereto as Exhibit
"A" which is by this reference made a part hereof as though set forth in full
herein.
Section 2. Constitutionality or Invalidity. If any section, subsection,
clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or
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'unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity
or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this ordinance, as it being hereby
expressly declared that this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence,
clause and phrase hereof would have been prepared, proposed, adopted and
approved and ratified irrespective of the fact that any one or more section,
subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 3. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such
administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directions of
this legislation.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5)
days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
INTRODUCED: October 18, 1999
PASSED: October 18, 1999
APPROVED: October 18, 1999
CHARLES A. BOOTH,
MAYOR
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ATTEST:
Dan~~elle E. Daskam, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Michael J. Reynolds, City Attorney
PUBLISHED:
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ORDINANCE NO. 5302
EXHIBIT "A"
Chapter 13.20
SEWERS
Sections:
13.20.010 Definitions.
13.20.020 Sewer section - Established.
13.20.040 Sewer system responsibility.
13.20.050 Developer extension agreement - Required - Manual adopted.
13.20.060 Connection - Required.
13.20.070 Compulsory connections.
13.20.080 Private system - Allowed when.
13.20.090 Private system - Requirements.
13.20.095 Private system - Abandonment upon public system availability.
13.20.098 Sewer extension policy.
13.20.100 Disturbing public sewer and streets.
13.20.110 Sewage or waste treatment required.
13.20.115 Objectionable waste deposit prohibition.
13.20.120 Trees or shrubs obstructing sewers prohibited.
13.20.130 Drainage waters discharge restrictions.
13.20.140 Prohibited discharges designated.
13.20.150 Grease, oil, and sand interceptors.
13.20.160 Preliminary waste treatment - Required.
13.20.170 Preliminary waste treatment - Facilities approval and maintenance.
13.20.180 Industrial waste arrangements.
13.20.190 Permits - Required.
13.20.200 Permits -Application -Inspection - Fee.
13.20.210 Permits for additional work.
13.20.220 Permits - Posting.
13.20.230 Sewer repair or replacement - Permit required.
13.20.240 Septic tank site application and installation - Permit required.
13.20.250 Septic tank waste removal or repair.
13.20.260 Permits - Term.
13.20.270 Public sewers - Construction standards.
13.20.280 Building sewer - Requirement generally.
13.20.290 Building sewer- Control manhole requirements.
13.20.300 Connections to public sewers - Standards.
13.20.305 Excavation protection.
13.20.310 Side sewer requirements.
13.20.320 Side sewer- Tapping fees.
13.20.330 Side sewers - Restoration of public property.
13.20.340 Side sewer contractor's license required - Fees - Term.
13.20.350 Side sewer contractor's bond.
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13.20.360 Side sewer contractor's insurance.
13.20.370 Side sewer contractor responsibilities.
13.20.380 Sewage disposal service charge.
13.20.390 Sewage disposal service charge - Due when - Delinquency.
13.20.400 Payback agreement.
13.20.410 Charge in lieu of assessment - Method of computation.
13.20.420 Trunkage connection charge - Method of computation.
13.20.430 Repealed.
13.20.435 Sewer rate exemptions.
13.20.440 Fees and charges.
13.20.450 Charges constitute lien.
13.20.460 Water cutoff for lien enforcement.
13.20.470 Work inspection readiness notice.
13.20.480 Work reinspection fee.
13.20.490 Work - Diligent completion required.
13.20.500 Access for inspections.
13.20.510 Inadequate systems - Action to effect compliance.
13.20.520 Violator's liabilities.
13.20.530 Violation - Penalty.
13.20.010 Definitions.
Unless the context specifically indicates otherwise, the meaning of the terms
used in this chapter shall be as follows:
A. "BOD" (denoting biochemical oxygen demand) means the quantity of oxygen
utilized in the biochemical oxidation of organic matter under standard laboratory
procedure in five days at 20 degrees centigrade expressed in parts per million by
weight.
B. "Building sewer" means that part of the lowest horizontal piping of the building
sewer system which receives the discharge from drainage pipes inside the walls
of the building and conveys it to the side sewer.
C. "Charge in lieu of assessment" means a charge made by the city on property
which has not previously participated in the cost of a public sewer line directly
serving the property.
D. "City engineer' means the division head of engineering for the city, or h!stheir
authorized representative.
E. "Combined sewer' means a sewer receiving both storm water runoff and
sewage.
F. "Commercial sorvioos" moans sowor sorvioo to"Commercial" means multiple
dwelling units (as defined hereinafter) or businesses engaged in manufacturing
and/or sale of a commodity or commodities, or rendering of a service such as,
but not limited to, hotels, motels, hospitals, industrial complexes, schools and
colleges, convalescent homes, nursing homes, and retirement homes.
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G. "Dwelling unit" means one or more rooms designed for or occupied by one
family for living or sleeping purposes and containing kitchen facilities for use
solely by one family.
H. "Latecomer connection charge" means a charge made on property which has
not previously participated in the cost of a public sewer line, directly serving the
property, for the purpose of reimbursing ,a property owner who installed the
sewer line.
I. "Multiple dwelling units" means two or more residential units connected to a
single water service.
J. "Natural outlet" means any outlet (conveyance) into a watercourse, pond,
ditch, lake, or other body of surface or ground water.
K. "Non-single family r. esidentiar' means commercial (as defined hereinafter).
L."pH" means the measurement of acidity or alkalinity of sewage and is
measured as the logarithm of the reciprocal of the weight of hydrogen ions in
grams per liter of solution.
~M__~. "Premises" means property, including improvements, utilized under one
ownership and/or under a single entity control with respect to the use of sewer
services and the responsibility for payment thereof.
N. "Pit privy" means a pit into which untreated sewage is directly deposited
allowing the liquid to seep into the surrounding soil or rock.
M=.O. "Properly shredded wastes" means the wastes from the preparation,
cooking and dispensing of food that have been shredded to such a degree that
all particles will be carried freely under the flow conditions normally prevailing in
public sewers, with no particle greater than one-half inch in any dimension.
N=.P__,. "Public sewer" means a sewage conveyance facility which is owned, I
maintained and controlled by public authority.
Q=.Q. "Public works director" means the department head of public works for the
city, or hlstheir authorized representative.
P-=.R__.. "Sanitary sewer' means a wastewater conveyance facility to which storm,
surface, and ground water are excluded.
S. "Septage" means the mixture of solid wastes. scum. sludge. and liquids
pumped from the septic tanks. pump chambers. holding tanks. and other on-site
sewer system components.
Q=.T. "Sewage" means residential, business, industrial, and institutional
wastewater.
R-:U. "Sewer" means a facility for conveying sewage.
&V___,. "Sewerage" means all facilities for collecting, transporting, pumping,
treating, and disposing of sewage.
~.W. "Sewer section supervisor' means sewer/storm division supervisor for the
city or h!stheir authorized representative.
U+X._,. "Side sewer' means the extension from the building sewer to the tee or wye
connector on the public sewer.
Y. "Single-family residential" means any isolated/detached building designed
exclusively for occupancy of one (1) family. Dwelling unit.
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V-=.Z. "Storm drain" means a wastewater conveyance facility for storm, surface,
and ground water.
W.AA. "Suspended solids" means solids that float on the surface of, or are in
suspension in, water, sewage, or other liquids, and which are removable by
laboratory filtering.
~.AB, "Trunkage connection charge" means an indirect charge for extra capacity
facilities not' constructed with SDC moneys.
Y,--=.AC. "Watercourse" means a channel, either natural or manmade, in which a
flow of water occurs, either continuously or intermittently. (Ord. 5222 § 1 (Exh.
B), 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.020 Sewer section - Established.
The sewer section of the maintenance and operations division of the public works
department is established. (Ord. 5222 § 1 (Exh. B), 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. I),
1999; Ord. 4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.040 Sewer system responsibility.
The responsibility for the maintenance and operation of the sanitary sewer
system shall be by the public works sewedstorm division supervisor. (Ord. 5222
§ 1 (Exh. B), 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.050 Developer extension agreement - Required - Manual adopted.
There is adopted by reference the "Developer's Public Facility Extension Manual
for Sanitary Sewers, Water, Storm Sewers and Streets," a copy of which is
attached to the ordinance codified in this chapter and denominated Exhibit "A."
(Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.060 Connection - Required.
Whonovor a houso, building or othor typo of dwolling usod for human oc, c, upancy,
within or without tho city limits abuts any stroot, alloy or oasomont containing 3
public sanitary sowor of tho city, and whoro any portion of tho houso, building or
othor typo of dwolling usod for human occupancy is A. The owner or
occupant of lands or premises located within Auburn's city limits, undertaking
new residential or non-residential construction. short subdivision or subdivision
from which sewage will originate. and which lands or premises are within two
hundred (200') of a public sewer system. shall connect to public sewer. provided
the City permits such connection. The connection shall be in accordance with
City of Auburn Design and Construction Standards. The connection shall be
made by connecting the structure with an approved side sewer. and the side
sewer if required shall be connected to an approved sewer main extension.
which shall be connected to the existing public sewer main,
B. For existing development within Auburn's city limits which is within
two hundred feet (200') of a public sewer main, where an on-site system is
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operating. connection to the public sewer is required when the City permits such
connection and when:
1. Repair. modification or replacement of the system is
necessary. or the existing on-site septic system has failed and a new system
conforming to King County Board of Health requirements for properties sited in
King County or Pierce County Board of Health requirements for properties sited
in Pierce County. cannot be designed and installed. or
2. At such time that additional construction which in any way
affects the on-site sewage system is proposed.
C. The distance calculated in subsections A and B of this section shall
be calculated along the shortest route in road rights of way and easements.
consistent with the comprehensive planning and sewer extension practices of the
City, from the existing public sewer system to the nearest point of lands or
premises to be served.
D. Every plumbing fixture and every sanitary drainage system not
connected to a public sewer. or not required by law to be connected to a pgblic
sewer, shall be connected to an on-site sewage system.
situated within 330 foot of said street, alloy or easement containing said public
sanitary sewer line, the property owner shall connect to the available sewer line
within O0 days from the date the sewer becomes available for service in
accordance with the provisions of ACC 13.20.070. The ordinance codified in this
section is passed pursuant to the last paragraph of RCW 35.67.190. (Ord. 5212 §
1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.070 Compulsory connections.
If any owner fails through neglect or refusal to connect lands, buildings or other
premises with the Aubum public sewer as required by ACC 13.20.060, or fails
through neglect or refusal to do other work specified or ordered to be done as
provided by this chapter within the time specified, a monthly rate shall be
charged in accordance with the rate structure identified in ACC 13.20.440,
regardless of hookup to the available sewer. At such time as an owner's septic
tank, drainfield or other private sewage disposal system becomes inoperable in
accordance with the provisions of the Seattle-King County Health
departmentDepartment of Public Health for properties sited in King County or the
Tacoma-Pierce County health departmentDepartment of Public Health for
properties sited in Pierce County, and isthoroby refused a permit to make it
operable, then the facility served by the failed system shall be required to
connect to an available public sewer in order to be habitable. (Ord. 5212 § 1
(Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.080 Private system - Allowed when.
A private sewer system or sewage disposal system may be installed as allowed
by and in accordance with the provisions of the Seattle-King County heaf~h
departmentDepartment of Public Health for properties sited in King County and
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the Tacoma-Pierce County hoalth dopartmontDepartment of Public Health for
properties sited in Pierce County. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4241 § 2,
1987.)
13.20.090 Private system - Requirements.
The type, capacity, location, layout, and design of a private sewage system, if
required, shall comply with the recommendations and regulations of the Seattle-
King County dopartmont of public healthDepartment of Public Health for
properties sited. in King County and the Tacoma-Pierce County ~
dopartmontDepartment of Public Health for properties sited in Pierce County.
Each private sewage system shall be designed by a registered professional civil
engineer or certified sewage system designer. No septic tank shall be permitted
to discharge to any natural outlet or to the ground surface. The owner shall
operate and maintain the private sewage disposal facilities in a sanitary manner
at all times and at no expense to the city. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord.
4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.095 Private system - Abandonment upon public system availability.
A. Any party permanently removing a septic tank, seepage pit.
cesspool. wastewater tank or other on-site sewage system from service shall
within 30 days connect to the public sewer system: and
1. Have the septage removed by an approved King County /
Pierce County Department of Public Health pumper: and 2. Remove or destroy the lid: and
3. Fill the void created with compacted soil: and
4. Report the abandonment to the appropriate King / Pierce
County Department of Public Health's officer on a form obtained from the
appropriate health officer. A copy of the abandonment form shall also be
distributed to the City prior to close out of the required side sewer connection
permit.
B. Whenever a public sewer becomes available to a lot or parcel
served by a private sewer disposal system not in compliance with ACC
13.20.090, a direct connection shall be made to the public sewer in compliance
with this chaptor, and anychapter. Any cesspools or similar private sewage
disposal facilities not approved for connection to the public system shall be
pumpod, fillod with suitablo matorial and 3bandonod, as approvod by tho public
works dopartmont.disposed of as noted in subsection A of this section. (Ord.
5212 § 1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.098 Sewer extension policy.
This chapter regulating the extension and payment of public sewers is for the
purpose of uniformity in establishing extreme limits of public sewers, and is to
promote fairness among the abutting property owners on both sides of streets on
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which public sewers are located and to avoid public harm or creation of nuisance
situations. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4776 § 1, 1995.)
13.20.100 Disturbing public sewer and streets.
No unauthorized person shall uncover, make any connection with or opening
into, use, alter or disturb any public sewer. No unauthorized person shall open,
alter or disturb the streets or alleys or other public ways of the city for the
purposes of making connection with the public sewer system. (Ord. 5212 § 1
(Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.110 Sewage or waste treatment required.
It is unlawful to discharge to any natural outlet within the city or in any area within
the jurisdiction of the city any sanitary sewage, industrial waste or other polluted
waters except where suitable treatment has been provided in accordance with
subsequent provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4241 §
2, 1987.)
13.20.115 Objectionable waste deposit prohibition.
It is unlawful for any person to place, deposit, or permit to be deposited, in an
unsanitary manner on public or private property within the city, or in any area
within the jurisdiction of the city, any human or animal excrement, or other
objectionable waste. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.120 Trees or shrubs obstructing sewers prohibited.
It is unlawful to allow to grow any tree or shrub whose roots obstruct public or
private sewers as provided in Chapter 12.36 ACC. Wherever such plantings are
shown to be obstructing public sewers they shall be removed or otherwise
remedied from obstructing said sewer, at the expense of the property on which
the planting grows. Such expense may become a lien on said property. (Ord.
5212 § 1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.130 Drainage waters discharge restrictions.
The city adopts a policy of separation of storm and sanitary sewer wastes. No
surface water, ground water or storm drainage shall be discharged into the
sanitary sewer system. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.140 Prohibited discharges designated.
None of the following described waters or wastes shall be discharged into the
public sanitary sewer:
A. Any liquid or vapor having a temperature higher than 150 degrees Fahrenheit;
B. Any water or wastes which may contain more than 100 parts per million, by
weight, of fat, oil, or grease;
C. Any gasoline, benzene, naphtha, fuel oil, or other flammable or explosive
liquid, solid, or gas;
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D. Any garbage that has not been properly shredded;
E. Any ashes, cinders, sand, mud, straw, shavings, metal, glass, rags, feathers,
tar, plastics, wood, paunch manure or any other solid, or viscous substance
capable of causing obstruction to the flow in sewers or other interference with the
proper operation of the sewerage works;
F. Any waters or wastes having a pH lower than 5.5 or higher than 9.0, or having
any other corrosive property capable of causing damage or hazard to structures,
equipment and personnel of the sewerage works;
G. Any waters or wastes containing a toxic or poisonous substance in sufficient
quantity to injure or interfere with any sewage treatment process, constitute a
hazard to humans or animals, or create any hazard in the receiving waters of the
treatment plant;
H. Any water or wastes containing suspended solids of such character and
quantity that unusual attention or expense is required to handle such materials at
the sewage treatment plant;
I. Any noxious or malodorous gas or substance capable of creating a public
nuisance. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.150 Grease, oil, and sand interceptors.
Grease and oil interceptors shall be provided on all newly constructed
restaurants and bakeries and, when necessary for the proper handling of liquid
wastes containing grease in excess of that as identified in ACC 13.20.140(B)or
any fiammable wastes, sand and other harmful ingredients. Design and
Iocational criteria shall be determined by the city and set forth in a written policy
statement to be reviewed annually. No such interceptors shall be required on
single-family dwelling units. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.160 Preliminary waste treatment - Required.
Tho nood and oxtont for pretroatmont shall bo dotorminod by thoThe standards
and policies of the Municipality of Motropolitan Soattlo (METRO).King County
Department of Natural Resources. Wastewater Treatment Division, shall
determine the need and extent for pretreatment. The city may choose to invoke
any of these standards or policies on its own initiative as appropriate to protect
the city sewer system from undue damage. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord.
4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.170 Preliminary waste treatment - Facilities approval and maintenance.
See ACC 13.20.160, Preliminary waste treatment- Required. (Ord. 5212 § 1
(Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.180 Industrial waste arrangements.
No statement contained in this chapter shall be construed as preventing any
special agreement between the city and any industrial concern whereby an
industrial waste of unusual strength or character may be accepted to the system
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by the city, subject to payment therefor by the industrial concern. (Ord. 5212 § 1
(Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.190 Permits - Required.
No person shall connect to the public sewer system without first obtaining a
written permit from the office of the public works director. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. I),
1999; Ord. 4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.200 Permits - Application - Inspection - Fee.
An application for any side sewer permit shall be made on a form furnished by
the city, which the applicant shall supplement with plans, specifications or other
information as deemed necessary by the public works department. A permit
application and inspection fee shall be charged in accordance with the fee
schedule in ACC 13.20.440. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.210 Permits for additional work.
When a permit has been issued for a private sewer or drain as provided in this
chapter, no additional work shall be undertaken without the approval of the public
works director and a new permit must be issued at the regular charge for such
permit covering all such additional work. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4241
§ 2, 1987.)
13.20.220 Permits - Posting.
The permits issued by the public works department, required under the terms of
this chapter must be posted in a conspicuous place at the work site. (Ord. 5212 §
1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.230 Sewer repair or replacement - Permit required.
It is unlawful for any person to repair, replace, or reconnect any side sewer
without first obtaining a permit to do so from the public works department. The
fee for such permit shall be charged in accordance with the fee schedule in ACC
13.20.440. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.240 Septic tank site application and installation - Permit required.
It is unlawful for any person to install a septic tank without first determining that
no public sewer is available for connection (ACC 13.20.060) and then obtaining a
permit to do so through the appropriate process for the county in which the
property is sited. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.250 Septic tank waste removal or repair Pormit roquirod.
It is unlawful for any person to ropair or to pump or othorwiso romovo tho
contonts of a soptic tank without first obtaining 3 pormit to do so from tho public
works dopartmont. No such permit shall bo issuod for tho purposo of ro uso of
tho soptic tank if thoro is 3 public sanitary sowor 3vailablo 3scarry on or engage
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in the business of pumping out the contents of septic tanks, cesspools. grease
traps. seepage pits. vault privies. portable toilets and other receptacles of human
sewage or to transport over the highways or to dispose of the contents therefrom
unless stated in ACC 13.20.060 and if a public health hazard exists 3s
determined by the Seattle King County health departmentthe pumper business
operator and in addition, each employee of the pumper who engages in pumping
activities. holds a valid certificate of competency and each vehicle has an annual
inspection tab issued by the King County Department of Public Health for
properties sited in King County or the by the Tacoma Pierce County
departmentPierce County Department of Public Health for properties sited in
Pierce County. All repairs shall be subject to approval of the public
worksdepartment. All liquids and solids removed from the septic tank system
shall be disposed of as prescribed by law. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord.
4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.260 Permits - Term.
All permits issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be valid for a period
of 90 days, unless specifically identified otherwise in a section of this chapter, but
the same may be extended at the reasonable discretion of the public works
director for a period of 60 days without charge upon application therefor, prior to
the expiration of the time originally limited in the permit. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. I),
1999; Ord. 4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.270 Public sewers - Construction standards.
All main line sewers shall be constructed in accordance with the ourrent APWA
construction standards for sanitary sewers and the city of Auburn design and
construction standards. City of Auburn Design and Construction Standards.
The public works department is authorized and directed to require off-site public
sanitary sewer improvements necessitated by new development. Such mitigating
improvements shall be made in addition to any other requirements of the city for
on-site improvements.
All sanitary sewer system extensions shall be designed using sound engineering
practices, to serve to the extent possible adjacent and upstream properties and
to comply with the intent of adopted comprehensive plan. Within this intent, all
public sanitary sewer extensions shall be extended to and across the full width of
the property to be served. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 5162 § 1, 1998;
Ord. 4258 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.280' Building sewer- Requirement generally.
A separate and independent side sewer shall be provided for each building for
connection to the public sewer system; provided, that where feasible this
requirement may be waived on submission of alternate plans approved by and
thereafter constructed under the supervision of the public works department.
Each property connected is subject tothe permit application requirements of
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ACC 13.20.200. The maintenance of all building and side sewer systems shall be
the responsibility of the property owner. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4241
2, 1987.)
13.20.290 Building sewer- Control manhole requirements.
When required by the public works director, the owner of any property served by
a building sewer carrying industrial wastes shall install a suitable control manhole
in the side sewer to facilitate observation, sampling, and measurement. Such
manhole shall be in conformance with the requirements of the Municipality of
Motropolitan Soattlo (METRO).King County Department of Natural Resources.
Industrial Waste Program. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.300 Connections to public sewers - Standards.
Sido sowor constructionConstruction shall conform to the surront odition of tho
Amorican Public Works Association Standard Spocifications oxcopt Division III,
Soction 66-2.01B Vitrifiod Clay Pipo and 66 2.01C Asbostos-Comont Pipo which
shall not bo allowod.City of Auburn Design and Construction Standards. (Ord.
5212 § 1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.305 Excavation protection.
Excavation protection shall be in conformance with WISHA standards. (Ord.
5212 § 1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.310 Side sewer requirements.
The side sewer from the public sewer to the proporty linobuilding sewer shall be
in accordance with A.DWA standards and tho city of Auburn dosign and
construction standards.the City of Auburn Design and Construction Standards.
(Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 5162 § 1, 1998; Ord. 4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.320 Side sewer - Tapping fees.
Side-sewer tapping fees are identified in ACC' 13.20.440. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. I),
1999; Ord. 4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.330 Side sewers - Restoration of public property.
All streets, sidewalks, alleys, parkways, and other public property disturbed in the
course of work performed under any permit in this chapter shall be restored in
~indaccordance with the City of Auburn Design and Construction Standards or as
approved by the public works department. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord.
4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.340 Side sewer contractor's license required - Fees - Term.
It is unlawful for any person to make any opening in any public sewer or to
connect private drain or sewer therewith, or to construct, repair, alter or pump a
private sewer or private sewage disposal system, or to construct, repair, alter, or
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connect any private drain or sewer in a public street, alley or easement, unless
operating under a state of Washington general contractor's license or a state of
Washington underground contractor's license. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord.
4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.350 Side sewer contractor's bond.
Bonds shall be required in conformance with state of Washington licensing
requirements. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.360 Side sewer contractor's insurance.
Proof of insurance shall be required showing the city shall be named as
additional insured on all state required insurance to protect the contractor, the
public, and the city against liability for accidental injury to persons or property. In
the absence of any state required insurance the following amounts shall be
applicable; bodily injury, $100,000 per person, including accidental death,
$300,000 per accident, $50,000 property damage per accident. (Ord. 5212 § 1
(Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.370 Side sewer contractor responsibilities.
The side sewer contractor shall be responsible for all work done under permits
issued to him. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.380 Sewage disposal service charge.
Billing rates and charges for sewage disposal services shall be as outlined in
ACC 13.20.440. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.390 Sewage disposal service charge - Due when - Delinquency.
Rates and charges for sewage disposal service shall be due and payable at the
same time as fixed for water service supplied by the city, as identified in Chapter
! 3.04 13.06.300 ACC. All rates and charges for sewage disposal service shall
become due and payable within 4020 days of billing date and shall be delinquent
if not paid within 25 days theroaftor.30 days of billing date. At this time. a'
reminder notice will be sent to the customer and a late fee as listed in ACC
13.06,511 will be assessed. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.400 Payback agreement.
The public works director is authorized and directed to execute payback
agreements at the request of the developer upon city council approval. All
payback agreements shall be executed pursuant to ACC 13.40.060. (Ord. 5212 §
1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 1341 § 1, 1995; Ord. 4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.410 Charge in lieu of assessment - Method of computation.
Property not previously assessed for sewer lines abutting their property may be
connected to the abutting sewer line; provided, that all such property shall pay a
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charge in lieu of assessment in an amount equal to the assessable units of
frontage, multiplied by one-half the computed cost per linear foot of sewer line for
the year in which the sewer line was constructed. In computing the assessable
units of frontage for unplatted property, 80 feet shall be considered an average
lot for residential areas only. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4479 § 1, 1990;
Ord. 4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.420 Trunkage connection charge - Method of computation.
Said charges shall be made on a per square foot basis for the actual number of
square feet or property being served times the actual cost per square foot of
property serviced-by the extra capacity of the trunk line installed. Extra capacity,
for the purpose of this section, shall be any extra costs associated with the
installation of a trunk line in excess of eight inches or the installation of a pump
station designed to serve property in addition to that property immediately
adjacent to the extra capacity facility.
Pre-existing trunkage charges are as follows:
Trunk sewer line "B" generally serving the Lea Hill area, $0.01 per square foot;
Trunk sewer line "C" generally serving the S.W. 41 st and S.W. "D" Street area,
$0.01 per square foot.
Extra capacity service area maps showing service area boundary, cost per
square foot, and number of square feet per parcel, shall be kept on file in the
office of the city engineer.
Such charge shall be made by the city at the time of application for connection.
Where systems development charges (SDC) apply, a credit for trunkage charges
will be allowed, not to exceed the amount of the SDC. Properties subject to
trunkage charges and abutting the subject extra capacity facility may be subject
to charges in lieu of assessments in accordance with the provisions of ACC
13.20.410. (Ord. 5212 § I (Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.430 Sewer availability charges for private systems.
Repealed by Ord. 5004. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.435 Sewer rate exemptions.
The monthly sewer rate for those senior or totally disabled citizens, who qualify
under Chapter 13.24 ACC, shall be as specified in ACC 13.24.040. (Ord. 5212 §
1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.440 Fees and charges.
A. Sewer Rates
The monthly sewer charge to City of Auburn sanitary sewer customers consists
of two separate fees. Auburn sanitary sewer utility imposes a charge to maintain.
expand and operate the utility's sewer conveyance facilities. and King County
imposes a separate fee for the service King County provides. No charge shall be
imposed, by the City. on the amount charged by King County. which amount the
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City shall pass directly onto the customer as the cost of the service that King
County is providing.
Effective Soptombor 1, 1098,January 1. 2000, the monthly sewer rates for
Auburn residents will bo as follows:shall be as follows:
Singlo family rosidonse inside city limits por month $27.00
King County Motro $10.10
City of Auburn $7.90
Singlo family rosidonoe outsido city limits por month $20.02
King County Metro $10.10
City of Auburn $10.82
Nonsinglo family rosidontial insido city limits por month for tho first 750 cubic foot
of water usod oach month $27.00
King County Motro $10.10
City of Auburn $7.00
Plus for oach additional 100 cubic foot
thoroaftor $3.33
King County Motro volumo chargo $2.54
City of Auburn volumo chargo $0.79
Nonsinglo family rosidontial outsido city limits por month for tho first 750 cubic
foot of wator used oach month $20.02
King County Motro $10.10
City of Auburn $10.82
Plus for oach additional 100 cubic foot
thoreaftor $3.62
King County Motro $2.54
City of Auburn $1.08
Nonsingle family rosidontial inside city limits por month, por dwolling unit whoro
no city wator servioo is sonnoctod$27.00
King County Motro $10.10
City of Auburn $7.00
Nonsinglo family rosidontial outsido city limits por month, por dwolling unit whoro
no city wator servico is connoctod$20.02
King County Motro $10.10
City of Auburn $10.82
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Single-family residential rate inside city limits per month$28.00
King County Monthly Rate $19.50
City of Auburn Monthly Rate $ 8.50
Single-family residential rate outside city limits per month$31.15
King County Monthly Rate $19.50
City of Auburn Monthly Rate $11.65
Non-single family residential rate inside city limits per month
for the first 750 cubic feet of water used each month $28.00
King County Monthly Rate $19.50
City of Auburn Monthly Rate $ 8.50
Plus for each additional 100 cubic feet thereafter $ 3,45
King County Monthly Rate $ 2.60
City of Auburn Monthly Rate $ 0.85
Non-single family residential rate outside city limits per month
for the first 750 cubic feet of water used each month $31.1 5
King County Monthly Rate $19.50
City of Auburn Monthly Rate $11.65
Plus for each additional 100 cubic feet thereafter $ 3.76
King County Monthly Rate $ 2.60
City of Auburn Monthly Rate $ 1.16
Effective January 1, 2001. Auburn's portion of the monthly sewer rates shall be
as follows, (King County's rates have not yet been established. but will be
passed on 'directly to the customer):
Single-family residential rate inside city limits per month
City of Auburn Monthly Rate $ 8.75
Single-family residential rate outside city limits per month
City of Auburn Monthly Rate $11.99
Non-single family residential rate inside city limits per month
for the first 750 <;ubic feet of water used each month
City of Auburn Monthly Rate $ 8.75
Plus for each additional 100 cubic feet thereafter
City of Auburn Monthly Rate $ 0.88
Non-single family residential rate outside city limits per month
for the first 750 cubic feet of water used each month
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City of Auburn Monthly Rate $11.99
Plus for each additional 100 cubic feet thereafter
City of Auburn Monthly Rate $ 1.21
Effective January 1. 2002. Auburn's portion of the monthly sewer rates shall be
as follows. (King County's rates have not yet been established, but will be
passed on directly to the customer):
Single-family residential rate inside city limits per month
City of Auburn Monthly Rate $ 9.00
Single-family residential rate outside city limits per month
City of Auburn Monthly Rate $12.33
Non-single family residential rate inside city limits per month
for the first 750 cubic feet of water used each month
City of Auburn Monthly Rate $ 9.00
Plus for each additional 100 cubic feet thereafter
City of Auburn Monthly Rate $ 0.90
Non-single family residential rate outside city limits per month
for the first 750 cubic feet of water used each month
City of Auburn Monthly Rate $12.33
Plus for each additional 100 cubic feet thereafter
City of Auburn Monthly Rate $ 1.23
Effective January t, 2003. Auburn's portion of the monthly sewer rates shall be
as follows. (King County's rates have not yet been established. but will be
passed on directly to the customer):
Single-family residential rate inside city limits per month
City of Auburn Monthly Rate $ 9.25
Single-family residential rate outside city limits per month
City of Auburn Monthly Rate $12.67
Non-single family residential rate inside city limits per month
for the first 750 cubic feet of water used each month
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City of Auburn Monthly Rate $ 9.25
Plus for each additional 100 cubic feet thereafter
City of Auburn Monthly Rate $ 0.93
Non-single family residential rate outside city limits per month
for the first 750 cubic feet of water used each month
City of Auburn Monthly Rate $12.67
Plus for each additional 100 cubic feet thereafter
City of Auburn Monthly Rate $ 1.27
Nonsingle familyNon-single family accounts will be allowed to I
average winter water consumption for the billing dates falling
between December through May to determine the summer sewer
rates for the billing dates falling between July and October. Said
allowance shall be upon application and with appropriate
justification that additional summer usage does not enter the
sewer system. The months of November through June shall be
billed per water used. at the rates noted above.
Nonsingle familyNon-sing!e family accounts without city water
service shall be charged at the applicable rate aboverate as
noted above for inside-the-city or outside-the-city rate per 100
cubic foot after the minimum 750 cubic foot. non-single family
customers. The customer shall have installed a city suppliedan
approved city water meter or other acceptable means of
recording water use, by applying for a permit under ACC
13.04.110, which shall be read by the water department to
determine sewage charges on tgr-ivatenon-single family private
water systems.
Permit application foe
private property $15.00
public property $30.00
Sewer repair or replacement foe $15.00
Inspoc, tion foe for removal $30.00
Side sewer tapping foe
12" and under $125.00
Over 12" $175.00B.
Permit Fees.
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Permits for side sewer repair. replacement, inspection. or tapping side sewers
will require a non-reimbursable permit application fee of $50.00. The application
fee shall be paid to the Director of Finance at the time an application is filed.
The permit fee is based upon the estimate of staff labor and the labor rates
effective in accordance with ACC Chapter 3.18 entitled "Reimbursable Labor
Rates." Permit fees are due and payable on the date of permit issuance. The
City Engineer shall review and approve the permit fee for each permit.
Delinquent turn on re:inspection fee
(see ACC 13.20.480).
Latecomer connection charge
(see ACC 13.20.400).
Chargo in liouCharge-in-lieu of assessment
(see ACC 13.20.410).
Trunkage connection charge
(see ACC 13.20.420).
(Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 5124 § 2, 1998; Ord. 5004 § 1, 1997; Ord.
4827 § 2, 1996; Ord. 4719 § 2, 1994; Ord. 4694 § 2, 1994; Ord. 4657 § 2, 1994;
Ord. 4599 § 2, 1992; Ord. 4529 § 2, 1991; Ord. 4472 § 2, 1990; Ord. 4395 § 2,
1989; Ord. 4321 § 2, 1988; Ord. 4258 § 4, 1987.)
13.20.450 Charges constitute lien.
All charges for sewer connections, service and repairs, and all service charges
provided in this chapter, or as may be hereafter amended together with penalties
and interest thereon, shall be a lien upon the property with which such
connections are made or to which such sewage service is rendered. Except for
general taxes and local special assessments, said lien shall be superior to all
other liens and encumbrances. Enforcement of such lien or liens shall be in the
manner provided by law. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.460 Water cutoff for lien enforcement.
As an additional and concurrent method of enforcing the lien of the city for
sewage charges, at the end of 60~,0 days after the dato of first dolinquoncybilling
date for sewage charges, the property where such services are provided shall be
subject to a cutoff of the water service until such time as all charges, plus interest
at the maximum amount as allowed by law on the unpaid delinquent amount,
penalties. and the turn on charge equal to an amount as specified in ACC
13.20.4'10,13.06.511 have been paid. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4241 §
2, 1987.)
13.20.470 Work inspection readiness notice.
Any person performing work under permit pursuant to the provisions of this
chapter shall notify the appropriate public works official, as identified on the face
of the permit, when the work will be ready for inspection and shall specify in such
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notice the location of the premises and the permit number. If the inspector finds
that the work or the material is not in accordance with the provisions of this
chapter, he shall notify the person doing the work and the owner of the premises
by posting a written notice upon the premises, and such notice shall be all that is
required to be given of the defects of the work or material found in such
inspection. A copy of such notice shall be kept on file in the public works
department. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.480 Work reinspection fee.
If by reason of noncompliance with the provisions of this chapter a second
inspection is necessary, a charge of one and one-half times the original
inspection fee shall be collected prior to the second inspection but in any case
not less than one hour's time. Notification for the second inspection shall be the
same as identified in ACC 13.20.470. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4241 §
2, 1987.)
13.20.490 Work - Diligent completion required.
All work within the limits of any street or public place must be pursued to
completion with due diligence, and if an excavation is left open beyond a
reasonable length of time, the public works director shall cause the same to be
backfilled and then to be restored forthwith. Any cost incurred for such work shall
be charged to the holder of the permit, and must be paid prior to the issuance of
any subsequent permits. The contrector shall be liable on his bond for any such
sums expended. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.500 Access for inspections.
The city shall have free access at proper hours, subject to the provisions of ACC
1.20.010, to all buildings and premises served by the sewer system for the
purpose of inspecting pipes and fixtures, the manner in which domestic water is
being used, and the satisfactory compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 5212 § I (Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.510 Inadequate systems - Action to effect compliance.
When any side sewer or private sewage system is constructed, connected or
repaired and does not comply with the provision of this chapter, and is a menace
to health or is liable to cause damage to public or private property, the public
works director shall give notice thereof to the owner, agent or occupant of the
property in which such condition exists. Should the owner, agent or occupant fail
to remedy the condition within the time specified in the notice, the city may
perform such work as may be necessary to comply with this chapter. The cost of
such work shall be collected from the person responsible for the condition or the
amount thereof shall become a lien upon the property and shall be collected in
the manner provided by law. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4241 § 2, 1987.)
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13.20.520 Violator's liabilities.
Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall become liable
to the city for any expenses, loss or damage actioned by the city by reason of
such violation. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4241 § 2, 1987.)
13.20.530 Violation - Penalty.
Any violation of this chapter shall be enforced pursuant to the provisions of
Chapter 1.25 ACC. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4502 § 11, 1991; Ord.
4241 § 2, 1987.)
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