Chapter 8.36
MAINTENANCE OF WATER, SEWER AND STORM DRAINAGE UTILITIES THAT ARE LOCATED ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
Sections:
8.36.010 Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following words shall have the meaning specified in this section:
A. “Maintenance” means operation, testing, repair, cleaning, removal, reconstruction, replacement and/or other actions performed for the purpose of keeping utilities in good repair.
B. “Private property” means property not located in the public right-of-way and/or property not owned by the city or the city of Lakeport municipal sewer district (CLMSD). (Ord. 764 (part), 1994)
8.36.020 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish the responsibility of private property owners with respect to the maintenance of sewer, water and storm drainage facilities that: (1) are located on privately owned property and (2) that are not part of the utility systems maintained by the city or CLMSD. (Ord. 764 (part), 1994)
8.36.030 Scope.
Provisions of this chapter shall apply to all improved and unimproved parcels within the city and CLMSD. (Ord. 764 (part), 1994)
8.36.040 General provisions.
A. Water, sewer and storm drainage utilities and appurtenances: (1) that are located in the public right-of-way; and (2) that are a part of the CITY/CLMSD systems, shall be maintained by the city and/or by CLMSD.
B. Water, sewer and storm drainage utilities and appurtenances that are not located in the public right-of-way shall not be maintained by the city, or by CLMSD, unless those utilities and appurtenances are:
1. Located in public utility easements of sufficient width to permit maintenance;
2. Located so as to be a sufficient distance from objects that could obstruct maintenance activities;
3. Specifically identified as being a part of the municipally maintained system;
4. Constructed to city standards; and
5. Constructed by, or at the specific request of, the city or CLMSD.
C. Those water, sewer and storm drainage utilities and appurtenances located on private property, whether in easements or not, that exist for the benefit of private property shall be maintained by the property owner.
D. Those water, sewer and storm drainage utilities and appurtenances located on private property that shall be maintained by property owners shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. Water: water pipelines, valves, backflow devices, fire hydrants, strainers, sprinklers, pumps and boxes.
2. Sewer: sewer pipelines, manholes, cleanouts, backwater valves, pumping facilities and monitoring facilities.
3. Storm drainage: conveyance facilities, stream channels, storm drain pipelines, retention basins, manholes, inlets, sediment traps, grease traps, head walls and energy dissipaters.
E. The standards for the maintenance of water, sewer and storm drainage facilities located on private property shall be as specified in other chapters and sections of this code and/or in the applicable sections of other codes and standards adopted by the city and/or CLMSD. The standards include, but shall not be limited to, those specified in Chapters 13.04 (water system), 13.08 (cross connection control), 13.20 (sewer system), 8.37 (building sewer maintenance requirements), 8.24 (streambed obstructions) and 8.32 (fire prevention systems).
F. The permits, procedures and methods used for the maintenance of water, sewer and/or storm drainage facilities located on private property shall be in compliance with the applicable city building, plumbing, mechanical, environmental, etc., codes that are in effect at the time such maintenance is performed. Questions regarding need for permits and methods for maintenance shall be directed to the community development department.
G. Prior to beginning work, any maintenance to be performed by property owners on water, sewer and storm drainage facilities located on private property which has a cost of one thousand dollars or more, or which would normally require a permit, shall obligate the property owner to inquire to the community development department as to the need to obtain a permit.
H. Any permits required by other agencies for the maintenance of water, sewer and/or storm drainage facilities located on private property shall be obtained by the property owner prior to beginning work. (Ord. 764 (part), 1994)