Chapter 13.24
DEFINITIONS

Sections:

13.24.010 Generally.

13.24.020 Applicant.

13.24.030 Building.

13.24.040 Building sewer.

13.24.050 City engineer.

13.24.060 City inspector.

13.24.070 Combined sewer.

13.24.080 Contractor.

13.24.090 Director of public works.

13.24.100 Fixture.

13.24.110 Garbage.

13.24.120 Lateral sewer.

13.24.130 Living unit.

13.24.140 Main sewer.

13.24.150 Multiple dwelling.

13.24.160 Outlet.

13.24.170 Outside sewer.

13.24.180 Report.

13.24.190 Permit.

13.24.200 Public sewer.

13.24.210 Sanitary sewer.

13.24.220 Sewage.

13.24.230 Sewage treatment plant.

13.24.240 Sewage works.

13.24.250 Sewer.

13.24.260 Sewer service charges.

13.24.270 Side sewer.

13.24.280 Single-family unit.

13.24.290 Storm sewer or storm drain.

13.24.300 Street.

13.24.010 Generally.

A. For the purpose of this division, the terms set forth in this chapter shall apply unless the context otherwise indicates.

B. Additional terms shall have the meanings indicated in Chapter 1 of the edition that is most recent, from time to time, of that certain plumbing code entitled Western Plumbing Officials Uniform Plumbing Code, adopted by the Western Plumbing Officials Association, copies of which are on file in the office of the city. (Ord. 76-361 Art. I § 1; Ord. 76-360 Art. I § 129).

13.24.020 Applicant.

“Applicant” means the person making application for a permit for a sewer installation and shall be the owner of premises to be served by the sewer for which a permit is requested, or his authorized agent. (Ord. 76-360 § 110).

13.24.030 Building.

“Building” means any structure inhabited or used by human beings. (Ord. 76-360 § 109).

13.24.040 Building sewer.

“Building sewer” means that portion of any sewer beginning at the plumbing or drainage outlet of any building or industrial facility and running to the property line or to a private sewage disposal system. (Ord. 76-360 § 124).

13.24.050 City engineer.

“City engineer” means the engineer appointed by and acting for the council and shall be a registered civil engineer. (Ord. 76-360 § 105).

13.24.060 City inspector.

“City inspector” means the inspector acting for and appointed by the city. (Ord. 76-360 § 106).

13.24.070 Combined sewer.

“Combined sewer” means a sewer receiving both surface runoff and sewage. (Ord. 76-360 § 119).

13.24.080 Contractor.

“Contractor” means an individual, firm, corporation, partnership, or association duly licensed by the state to perform the type of work to be done under the permit. (Ord. 76-360 § 111).

13.24.090 Director of public works.

“Director of public works” means the person appointed by the council to administer and enforce the rules and regulations of the city. (Ord. 76-360 § 104).

13.24.100 Fixture.

“Fixture” means any sink, tub, shower, water closet or other facility connected by a drain to the sewer. (Ord. 76-361 § 2(e)).

13.24.110 Garbage.

“Garbage” means solid wastes from the preparation, cooking, and dispensing of food and from the handling, storage, and sale of produce. (Ord. 76-360 § 128).

13.24.120 Lateral sewer.

“Lateral sewer” means the portion of a sewer lying within a public street connecting a building sewer to the main sewer. (Ord. 76-360 § 123).

13.24.130 Living unit.

“Living unit” means any residence, apartment house, habitation, or other structure customarily occupied by a single person or family requiring sewage disposal service. (Ord. 76-361 § 2(f)).

13.24.140 Main sewer.

“Main sewer” means a public sewer designed to accommodate more than one lateral sewer. (Ord. 76-360 § 122).

13.24.150 Multiple dwelling.

“Multiple dwelling” means a building for residential purposes containing more than one kitchen or having facilities for the occupancy of more than one person or families, including, but not limited to, the following: hotels, motels, mobile home parks, apartment houses, duplexes, roominghouses, boardinghouses and dormitories. (Ord. 76-360 § 113).

13.24.160 Outlet.

“Outlet” means any properties of a sewer system to which a fixture may be connected. (Ord. 76-361 § 2(g)).

13.24.170 Outside sewer.

“Outside sewer” means a sanitary sewer beyond the limits of the city not subject to the control or jurisdiction of city. (Ord. 76-360 § 126).

13.24.180 Report.

“Report” means the report referred to in Section 5473 of the Health and Safety Code of the state of California. (Ord. 76-361 § 2(d)).

13.24.190 Permit.

“Permit” means any written authorization required pursuant to this division or any other regulation of city for the installation of any sewage works. (Ord. 76-360 § 108).

13.24.200 Public sewer.

“Public sewer” means a sewer lying within a street or easement and which is controlled by or under the jurisdiction of the city. (Ord. 76-360 § 118).

13.24.210 Sanitary sewer.

“Sanitary sewer” means a sewer which carries sewage and to which stormwaters, surface waters and groundwaters are not intentionally admitted. (Ord. 76-360 § 120).

13.24.220 Sewage.

“Sewage” means a combination of water-carried wastes from residences, business buildings, institutions, and industrial establishments. (Ord. 76-360 § 116).

13.24.230 Sewage treatment plant.

“Sewage treatment plant” means any arrangement of devices and structures used for treating sewage. (Ord. 76-360 § 127).

13.24.240 Sewage works.

“Sewage works” means all facilities for collecting, pumping, treating, and disposing of sewage. (Ord. 76-360 § 115).

13.24.250 Sewer.

“Sewer” means a pipe or conduit for carrying sewage. (Ord. 76-360 § 117).

13.24.260 Sewer service charges.

“Sewer service charges” means fees, tolls, rates, rentals, or other charges for services and facilities furnished by city in connection with its sanitation or sewerage system. (Ord. 76-361 § 2(c)).

13.24.270 Side sewer.

“Side sewer” means the sewer line beginning at the foundation wall of any building and terminating at the main sewer, and includes the building sewer and lateral sewer together. (Ord. 76-360 § 125).

13.24.280 Single-family unit.

“Single-family unit” means the place of residence for a single family. (Ord. 76-360 § 112).

13.24.290 Storm sewer or storm drain.

“Storm sewer” or “storm drain” means a conduit which carries stormwaters and surface waters or groundwaters and drainage, but excludes sewage and polluted industrial wastes. (Ord. 76-360 § 121).

13.24.300 Street.

“Street” means any public highway, road, street, avenue, alley, way, public place, public easement, or right-of-way. (Ord. 76-360 § 114).