Chapter 20.32 SANITARY SEWERS

A. No person other than the person specifically excepted by this Division 2 shall commence, do or cause to be done, construct or cause to be constructed, use or cause to be used, alter or cause to be altered any public sewer, main-line sewer, house lateral, sewage pumping plant, water pollution control plant, or other similar appurtenance in the County of Los Angeles without first obtaining a sewer construction permit from the County Engineer.
B. A sewer construction permit issued by the County Engineer shall expire if the work authorized by such permit is not commenced within sixty (60) days from the date of issuance or said work is not diligently prosecuted to completion, as determined by the County Engineer. When the plans are approved in accordance with an agreement with another governmental agency or with the County for a subdivision as required by the Subdivision Ordinance set out at Title 21 of this code, the permit shall be valid for the period specified in the agreement.
C. The County Engineer shall have the discretion to extend the expiration date of a sewer construction permit up to two (2) times, upon written request by the permittee submitted to the County Engineer prior to the date of expiration of the permit, demonstrating that the work for which the permit was issued was delayed because of inclement weather, strikes, acts of God, or other causes not within the control of the permittee. Each extension period shall be limited to a period of sixty (60) days from the date the permit is set to expire. The permittee must pay a non-refundable permit extension fee with each extension request in the amount equivalent to the issuance fee prescribed pursuant to Section 16.10.020 of this code, provided no changes have been made to the original application and plans for such work. The permit application and plans shall be kept on file for thirty (30) days after expiration of the permit.
D. Permits for sewer construction issued under the authority of Title 16, Division 1 of this code are non-transferable. (Ord. 2011-0008 § 1, 2011: Ord. 11716 § 13, 1978: Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 8690 § 6 (part), 1964: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 1 § 5101, 1952.)

20.32.020 Not required when.

The provisions of this Division 2 requiring permits shall not apply to contractors constructing public sewers and appurtenances under contracts awarded by the board and entered into under proceedings had or taken pursuant to any of the special procedure statutes of this state providing for the construction of sewers and the assessing of the expense thereof against the lands benefited thereby, or under contracts between the contractor and board of supervisors. (Ord. 8023 § 2, 1961: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 1 § 5102, 1952.)

20.32.030 Application--Form and contents.

A. Any person requiring a sewer construction permit shall make written application to the county engineer.
B. The county engineer shall provide printed application forms for the permits provided for by this Division 2, indicating thereon the information to be furnished by the applicant. The county engineer may require, in addition to the information furnished by the printed form, any additional information from the applicant which will enable the county engineer to determine that the proposed work or use complies with the provisions of this Division 2. (Ord. 8690 § 6 (part), 1964: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 1 § 5104, 1952.)

20.32.040 Plan approval prerequisite to issuance.

No sewer construction permit shall be issued until the county engineer has checked and approved the plans in accordance with Section 20.32.420 and the other applicable provisions of this Division 2. (Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 8690 § 6 (part), 1964: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 1 § 5108, 1952.)

20.32.050 Tapping fee payment required when.

A. When, in the opinion of the county engineer, it is necessary to connect a house lateral to a public sewer at a point where no connection facility has been provided, application for a public sewer tap shall be submitted and a fee for tapping the public sewer shall be paid by the applicant before the permit is issued for the construction of the house lateral. All tapping of public sewers, except trunk sewers, shall be performed by the county engineer.
B. Exception: Tapping of the public sewer as required on sewer plans approved by the county engineer shall be constructed by a licensed contractor. (Ord. 6982 § 5 (part), 1956: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 1 § 5105, 1952.)

20.32.060 Permit from other agencies required when.

Before granting any permit for the construction, installation, repair or removal of any sewer, or appurtenances thereto, which will necessitate any excavation or fill, in, upon or under any public street, highway or right-of-way under the jurisdiction of another public agency, the county engineer shall require the applicant to first obtain a permit from the agency having jurisdiction. (Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 8690 § 6 (part), 1964: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 1 § 5106, 1952.)

20.32.070 Requirements for pumping and treatment plants.

Before granting a permit for the construction of any sewage pumping plant or water pollution control plant, the county engineer shall check and approve the plans or required modification thereof as to their compliance with county, state and other governmental laws or ordinances, and shall require that the facilities be adequate in every respect for the use intended. (Ord. 8690 § 3 (part), 1964; Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 1 § 5109, 1952.)

20.32.080 Excessive discharge of sewage--Conditional permit requirements.

A. Any person proposing to have sewage discharged from any property to a public sewer in quantities or at a rate greater than the capacity for which the sewer was designed, when proportioned to such property, and which such additional quantity will immediately overload the sewer, shall be denied a permit to connect any facilities to the sewer which will discharge more than the proportionate share allotted to the property. However, if such additional discharge will not immediately but may in the future overload the sewer, a conditional permit to connect to the sewer may be issued after the owner of the property agrees by a covenant satisfactory to the county engineer recorded against the land to construct or to share in the cost of construction of additional sewer capacity at such future time as the county engineer determines that an overload situation exists or is imminent.
B. The owner of the property shall supply a faithful performance bond guaranteeing compliance with the terms of the covenant, in a penal sum which, in the opinion of the county engineer, equals the future cost of construction of sewer facilities to carry such additional discharge.
C. The faithful performance bond shall be kept in full force and effect until such additional discharge is discontinued or until such additional sewer facilities are completed, and this obligation shall pass to succeeding owners of the property.
D. If any owner fails to supply and keep in effect the required faithful performance bond or fails to comply with the terms of the covenant, the conditional permit allowing such additional discharge may be revoked, and the continuing of such additional discharge thereafter will constitute a violation of this Division 2.
E. The provisions of this section shall also apply to any property previously connected to a public sewer, the discharge from which is later proposed to be increased or is found to have been increased substantially beyond the proportionate share of public sewer capacity allotted to the property.
F. The provisions of this section do not apply to properties subject to the requirements of Ordinance 7888, entitled “West Hollywood and Sherman Sewer Charge Ordinance,” and set forth in Division 3 of this title, nor to properties subject to any similar ordinance now or hereafter enacted which requires payment for such additional sewer capacity prior to the issuance of a building or sewer connection permit. (Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 8690 § 6 (part), 1964: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 1 § 5110, 1952.)

20.32.090 Permit for use of temporary facilities--Conditions.

The county engineer may issue sewer connection permits for two or more buildings to be served by a temporary private sewage disposal system if all of the following conditions have been met:
A. The sewer collection system has been constructed in accordance with the provisions of this Division 2;
B. A permanent sewage disposal system has been approved as to concept, plans and land use by all state and local regulatory agencies having jurisdiction;
C. The construction of a permanent sewage disposal system has been guaranteed to the satisfaction of the county engineer and the director of health services, either by the posting of bonds in accordance with the Subdivision Ordinance set out at Title 21 of this code, or by other satisfactory assurances;
D. The temporary sewage disposal system is approved by the county engineer, the director of public health, and all other state and local regulatory agencies having jurisdiction. The conditions for such approvals shall include a stated time limit for the use of such temporary system, and shall provide for the termination of such use and the connection to the guaranteed permanent sewage disposal system;
E. A cash deposit in an amount established by the county engineer has been deposited with the county engineer to insure the satisfactory maintenance of the temporary sewage disposal system;
F. Provision has been made for the inclusion of the area served by the temporary sewage disposal system in a sewer maintenance district or other taxing entity capable of generating adequate maintenance and operational funds in the event that public operation of the temporary system should become necessary. (Ord. 2006-0040 § 109, 2006: Ord. 10757 § 1, 1973: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 1 § 5111, 1952.)

20.32.100 Nontransferability of permits.

Permits issued under Part 1 of this chapter are not transferable from one person to another person or from one location to another location. (Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 1 § 5103, 1952.)

Part 2 FEES AND DEPOSITS

20.32.110 Connection to public sewer--Payment of fees required.

Any person desiring to connect any lot to a public sewer shall, as a prerequisite to obtaining the permits required by the Plumbing Code set out at Title 25, pay all fees or charges which may be required by Sections 20.32.130, 20.32.150, 20.32.170 and 20.32.200 of this chapter. (Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 2 § 5203, 1952.)

20.32.120 Sewer construction permit fees--Table 1.

Before granting any permit for the construction of main-line sewer, house lateral sewer, water pollution control plant, sewage pumping plant, and whenever a permit for any industrial waste treatment or disposal facility is required by the County Engineer, the County Engineer shall collect the following fees from the applicant to cover the cost of permit application review, processing, field inspection of the proposed construction, procuring or preparing record plans, automobile mileage, and all overhead and indirect costs:

Table I
Inspection and Record Plan Fees

For a Total Valuation of Proposed Work	Permit Fee
$ 600.00 or less	$ 79.00
601.00 to $ 1,000.00	158.00
1,001.00 to 1,500.00	255.00
1,501.00 to 2,000.00	359.00
2,001.00 to 2,500.00	456.00
2,501.00 to 3,000.00	547.00
3,001.00 to 3,500.00	638.00
3,501.00 to 4,000.00	729.00
4,001.00 to 4,500.00	820.00
4,501.00 to 5,000.00	899.00
5,001.00 to 6,000.00	1,057.00
6,001.00 to 7,000.00	1,196.00
7,001.00 to 8,000.00	1,324.00
8,001.00 to 9,000.00	1,445.00
9,001.00 to 10,000.00	1,554.00

A. For each $1,000.00, or fractional part thereof, of the total valuation of the proposed work in excess of $10,000.00 and not exceeding $50,000.00, an additional $104.00;
B. For each $1,000.00, or fractional part thereof, of the total valuation of the proposed work in excess of $50,000.00 and not exceeding, $100,000.00, an additional $79.00;
C. For each $1,000.00, or fractional part thereof, of the total valuation of the proposed work in excess of $100,000.00, an additional $61.00;
D. For additional work approved by the County Engineer but not included in the original permit, the applicant shall pay a base fee of $10.00 and an additional fee of $10.00 for each $100.00, or fractional part thereof, of the total valuation of such additional work.
E. The fees set forth in this section shall be reviewed annually by the County Engineer. Beginning on July 1, 2011, and thereafter on each succeeding July 1st, the amount of each fee shall be adjusted as follows: Calculate the percentage movement between March of the previous year and March of the current year in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all urban consumers in the Los Angeles - Riverside - Orange County area, as published by the United States Government Bureau of Labor Statistics; adjust each fee by said percentage amount; and round up to the nearest dollar. No adjustment shall increase or decrease any fee to an amount more or less than the amount necessary to recover the reasonable cost of providing the services for which the fee is imposed. When it is determined that the amount reasonably necessary to recover the cost of providing the services for which the fees are imposed is in excess of this adjustment, the County Engineer may present fee proposals to the Board of Supervisors for approval. (Ord. 2011-0008 § 2, 2011: Ord. 11716 § 15, 1978: Ord. 10020 § 4 (part), 1970; Ord. 8690 §§ 7 and 3 (part), 1964; Ord. 7314 § 1, 1958: Ord. 6982 § 6, 1956; Ord. 6541 § 2 (part), 1954: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 2 § 5202, 1952.)

20.32.121 Suspension or revocation.

The County Engineer may, in writing, suspend or revoke a sewer construction permit whenever the County Engineer determines that the permit was issued in error, on the basis of incorrect information, or the permit is in violation of any ordinance or any other provision of this code. (Ord. 2011-0008 § 3, 2011.)

20.32.122 Investigation fee for work without permit.

In addition to being subject to any and all penalties prescribed by law, including under this code, any person failing to obtain a sewer construction permit as required by Section 20.32.010 of this code shall pay an investigation fee in the amount determined by the County Engineer to be necessary to recover all costs incurred in investigating the failure to obtain a sewer construction permit. The County Engineer shall have the discretion to waive the investigation fee in instances when the County Engineer determines that the work performed without a permit was performed as a result of an emergency or urgent circumstances which precluded timely application for a sewer construction permit provided that an application for a sewer construction permit is filed as soon as possible following the commencement of the unpermitted work and all of the requirements for a sewer construction permit are met. This section shall not be construed to authorize any work that requires a sewer construction permit to be performed without a sewer construction permit. (Ord. 2011-0008 § 4, 2011.)

20.32.130 Connection charges--Designated.

A. No permit shall be issued for the direct connection of any lot to a public sewer which has been constructed at no cost to such lot, or to a trunk sewer in which capacity has been assigned by the owner thereof to the county of Los Angeles until, in addition to any other fees required by this Division 2 and by the Plumbing Code set out at Title 28, there has been paid a connection charge in an amount equal to $12.00 per front foot of the lot sought to be connected if said lot is rectangular and has an average depth of 100 feet or more. If the shape of lot is other than the usual rectangular shape, or unusual in area, and the strict adherence to the above mentioned provision would require payment of an amount not commensurate with the benefits to be received, the provisions of this section as to the amount to be charged may be modified as determined by the county engineer. In no case shall the charge be less than $300.00, unless reduced by the charges of another public entity as provided in Section 20.32.160.
B. Property owned by a public entity and being used by such entity in the performance of a governmental function is exempt from the requirements of this section. (Ord. 81-0043 § 1, 1981: Ord. 11716 § 17, 1978: Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 7314 § 3, 1958: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 2 § 5204, 1952.)

20.32.140 Connection charges--Sewers constructed under federal aid exempt.

When a public sewer has been constructed under federal aid, any lot to be connected to such sewer shall be exempt from the connection charge specified by Section 20.32.130. (Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 7314 § 4 (part), 1958: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 2 § 5204.1, 1952.)

20.32.150 Area and connection charges in reimbursement districts.

A. If any property is in a sewer reimbursement district which has been formed by the board in accordance with Section 20.28.050, no permit shall be issued for the connection of such property to a public sewer until, in addition to any other fees required by this ordinance and by the Plumbing Code set out at Title 28, all area charges and frontage charges required by this section have been paid.
B. An area charge computed by the area rates established for the reimbursement district shall be collected, whether or not additional public sewer is being constructed to serve the property. If the property is in more than one reimbursement district, an area charge shall be collected for each district.
C. Additionally, if the reimbursement agreement provides for frontage reimbursement, any lot located in the frontage reimbursement area and seeking direct house connection to any public sewer shall pay a reimbursement district connection charge in the amount specified below.
D. The reimbursement district connection charge shall be computed at the rate of $7.00 per front foot of the lot sought to be connected, with the frontage to be determined as provided in Section 20.32.130, but in no case shall be charged less than $200.00.
E. If a reimbursement district connection charge is collected as provided in this section, then the connection charge required by Section 20.32.130 shall not be collected. (Ord. 11716 § 18, 1978: Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 8690 § 8 (part), 1964: Ord. 7314 § 4 (part), 1958: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 2 § 5204.2, 1952.)

20.32.160 Reduction of charges for payments to other entities.

In the event that any public entity requires a connection charge or fee for use of a trunk sewer prior to the issuance of a permit by the county engineer, the charge in the amount required in Section 20.32.130 shall be reduced by the amount of the charge or connection fee made by the public entity, or shall be waived if such other charge or fee is greater than the amount herein required. (Ord. 7314 § 4 (part), 1958: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 2 § 5204.3, 1952.)

20.32.170 Connections to trunk sewers--Permit requirements.

No permit shall be issued for the direct connection of any lot to a trunk sewer until the applicant has first obtained a permit for such connection from the owner of such trunk sewer. (Ord. 11716 § 19, 1978: Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 2 § 5205, 1952.)

20.32.180 Sewer connection permit--Determination of capacity--Agreement on future assessments.

A. No permit shall be issued for the direct connection of any lot to a public sewer which was not designed for and intended to directly serve such lot unless the county engineer first determines that there is additional capacity available in such sewer beyond that required to serve the property for which it was designed.
B. Further, if such lot may in the future be included in a special assessment improvement district which would provide sewers for such lot and adjoining area, such connection permit shall not be issued until the connection charge specified by Section 20.32.130 and any other applicable charges have been paid, and the property owner has executed and recorded in the office of the county recorder a waiver which states that he will not protest inclusion in, and will pay the assessment for, such improvement district. Such waiver and agreement shall be part of the conditions of ownership of the property and shall be binding on all heirs, successors and assigns to the property. (Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 9119 § 1 (part), 1966: Ord. 7314 § 5 (part), 1958: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 2 § 5206, 1952.)

20.32.190 Sewer connection permit--Charges for portions of property.

Whenever a sewer connection permit is requested for only a portion of a lot and the county engineer finds that only such portion will be benefited by a sewer connection, and that both the area of such portion and the remaining area of such lot conform to the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance as set forth in Title 22 of this code, a house sewer connection permit may be issued for such portion and all charges required by this ordinance shall be based on the dimensions of such portion. (Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 7314 § 5 (part), 1958: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 2 § 5207, 1952.)

20.32.200 Tap fee.

The county engineer shall collect from the applicant a fee of $154.00 to tap the public sewer, which shall include the installation of a saddle furnished by the applicant but no excavation, backfill or resurfacing. (Ord. 84-0109 § 1, 1984: Ord. 11716 § 14, 1978: Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 6982 § 5 (part), 1956: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 2 § 5201, 1952.)

20.32.210 Manhole reconstruction inspection charges.

A. A permit shall be obtained from the county engineer wherever construction, reconstruction or adjustment is to be performed adjacent to an existing sewer manhole, to ascertain that the sewer lines and manholes have been thoroughly cleaned and the manholes have been satisfactorily constructed, reconstructed or adjusted to county standards.
B. This inspection is also required for construction of industrial waste measuring manholes, reconstruction or adjustment of any portion of a manhole due to service connections or grading or paving operation, or any other work which in the opinion of the county engineer may cause damage to a manhole.
C. The fee shall be $56.00 for the first manhole and $28.00 each for each additional manhole. These fees shall cover the costs of field inspection, automobile mileage, and all overhead and indirect costs. (Ord. 11716 § 16, 1978: Ord. 7314 § 2, 1958: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 2 § 5202.1, 1952.)

20.32.220 Future assessments for additional benefits.

In the event that any lot which has paid any charges required under Section 20.32.110 receives additional benefit from any public or trunk sewer, nothing contained in Part 2 of this chapter shall relieve the property owner from future payment of charges as herein provided nor from a special assessment levied under a statute of the state of California for such additional benefit. (Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 7314 § 7 (part), 1958: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 2 § 5210, 1952.)

20.32.230 Plan checking fees.*

Any person required by Chapter 20.32 of this division to have plans checked and processed shall pay to the director of public works the following fee or fees for the service:
1. If the total valuation of the proposed work, as determined by the director of public works, is $5,000.00 or less, the plan checking fee will be $1,389.00;
2. For each $100.00 or fractional part thereof of the total valuation of the proposed work in excess of $5,000.00, and not exceeding $20,000.00, an additional 12.54%;
3. For each $100.00 or fractional part thereof of the total valuation of the proposed work in excess of $20,000.00, an additional 10.30%;
4. If any portion of the plans, or specifications, including changes in materials after having been checked, or after being approved and signed by the county engineer are required to be redrawn, rechecked or revised, the applicant shall pay a rechecking fee in the amount of the estimated cost of doing the work as determined by the county engineer;
5. If the plans have been submitted three times for checking and are not ready for approval, the applicant shall pay for each additional submittal a fee in the amount of the estimated cost of doing the work as determined by the county engineer;
6. If any portion of plans which have been abandoned or which have expired pursuant to Section 20.32.420 are resubmitted, the applicant shall pay a fee as if work was new.
Beginning on July 1, 2003, and thereafter on each succeeding July 1, the amount of each fee in this section shall be adjusted by the lesser of 1) the increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all urban consumers in the Los Angeles, Anaheim, and Riverside areas, as published by the United States Government Bureau of Labor Statistics, from April of the previous calendar year to March of the current calendar year, or 2) the increase, if any, in the cost of providing the service for which the fee is collected, as confirmed by the Auditor-Controller; the adjusted fee shall be rounded to the nearest dollar; provided, however, notwithstanding any of the above, no fee shall exceed the cost of providing the service for which the fee is collected. (Ord. 2005-0033 § 7, 2005: Ord. 2003-0017 § 4, 2003: Ord. 90-0067 § 2, 1990: Ord. 81-0043 § 2, 1981: Ord. 11716 § 20, 1978: Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 8690 § 8 (part), 1964: Ord. 6541 § 3 (part), 1954: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 2 § 5217, 1952.)

*Editor’s Note: Fee changes in this section were made by the director of public works due to increases in the Consumer Price Index and are effective July 1, 2011.

20.32.240 Sewer easement processing fees.*

A. For each private contract requiring the processing of sewer easements, the county engineer shall collect from the applicant a fee of $797.00 for the first parcel description and title report, and $375.00 for each additional parcel through which a sewer easement is required. In the event it is necessary to revise the description and/or title report due to realignment or revision of the easement, the county engineer shall collect an additional fee of $481.00 for each parcel.
B. For each private contract requiring the vacation of a sewer easement, the county engineer shall collect from the applicant a minimum fee of $2,288.00. In the event it is necessary to revise the boundary of the proposed vacation due to any revisions submitted by the applicant, the county engineer shall collect an additional fee of $168.00 for each revision.
C. Beginning on July 1, 2005, and thereafter on each succeeding July 1, the amount of each fee in this section shall be adjusted by the lesser of: (1) the increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all urban consumers in the Los Angeles, Anaheim, and Riverside areas, as published by the United States Government Bureau of Labor Statistics, from April of the previous calendar year to March of the current calendar year, or (2) the increase, if any, in the cost of providing the service for which the fee is collected, as confirmed by the auditor-controller. The adjusted fee shall be rounded to the nearest dollar; provided, however, notwithstanding any of the above, no fee shall exceed the cost of providing the services for which the fee is collected. (Ord. 2004-0029 § 1, 2004: Ord. 90-0067 § 3, 1990: Ord. 81-0043 § 3, 1981: Ord. 11903 § 1, 1979: Ord. 11716 § 21, 1978: Ord. 8690 § 8 (part), 1964: Ord. 7314 § 9 (part), 1958: Ord. 6541 § 3 (part), 1954: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 2 § 5218, 1952.)

*Editor’s Note: Fee changes in this section were made by the director of public works due to increases in the Consumer Price Index and are effective July 1, 2011.

20.32.250 Special studies--Preparation and checking fees.

A. Before proceeding with the preparation of an area, reimbursement, or other special study, the county engineer shall collect from the person making the request for the work a fee in the amount of the estimated cost of doing the work, as determined by the county engineer, but not less than $350.00.
B. If the cost of doing the work exceeds the fee originally collected, a supplemental fee shall be collected to cover the additional cost as determined by the county engineer.
C. If the county engineer determines that a flow measurement of this existing system is required, there will be an additional minimum fee of not less than $600.00 per manhole.
D. Studies prepared by others and submitted for checking by the county engineer shall be subject to the fee requirements stated above, except that the minimum fee shall be $200.00. (Ord. 90-0067 § 4, 1990: Ord. 81-0043 § 5, 1981: Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 8960 § 8 (part), 1964: Ord. 6541 § 3 (part), 1954: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 2 § 5220, 1952.)

*Editor’s Note: Fee changes in this section were made by the director of public works due to increases in the Consumer Price Index and are effective July 1, 2008.

20.32.260 Reimbursement processing fees.*

For each private contract requiring reimbursement under Section 20.28.050, the applicant shall pay, in addition to the plan checking fee, a fee of $2,000.00 for the preparation of reimbursement documents and maps. If the cost of doing the work exceeds $2,000.00, a supplemental fee shall be collected to cover the additional cost, as determined by the county engineer. (Ord. 90-0067 § 5, 1990: Ord. 81-0043 § 4, 1981: Ord. 11716 § 22, 1978: Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 8690 § 8 (part), 1964: Ord. 6541 § 3 (part), 1954: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 2 § 5219, 1952.)

*Editor’s Note: Fee changes in this section were made by the director of public works due to increases in the Consumer Price Index and are effective July 1, 2008.

20.32.270 Charges for maintenance district annexation, formation, exclusions and dissolutions.

A. Any person who desires to place a newly constructed public sewer system in operation, and the property so benefited is not within a maintenance district, shall pay a charge as determined by the county engineer to cover the cost of processing, including the necessary state of California processing fee, the annexation or formation.
B. There will be no charges under this section for processing the dissolution of a maintenance district or the exclusion of any portion of a maintenance district.
C. If the sum collected is for processing an annexation to an existing maintenance district, it shall be deemed to have been appropriated for the year in which the sum was collected, and shall be transferred to the county treasurer and credited to the funds of such district.
D. If the sum collected is for the formation of a new maintenance district, it shall be deemed to have been appropriated for the year in which the sum was collected, and shall be placed in trust and expended therefrom for the purposes intended. The remainder of such sum, if any, shall be credited to the new district when formed. (Ord. 11716 § 25, 1978: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 2 § 5223, 1952.)

20.32.280 Charges for sewer maintenance.

A. Any person who desires to place a newly constructed public sewer system in operation prior to the availability of sewer maintenance revenue from the property to be served by such sewer system, shall pay a sewer maintenance charge in an amount determined by the county engineer to cover such cost of maintaining such system from the time the sewer is placed in operation until the property so benefited is included in a maintenance district and revenue becomes available.
B. Such charge shall be computed by multiplying $4.17 by the number of manholes to be constructed by the number of months before the property benefited can be included in a maintenance district and revenue becomes available.
C. If a sewage pumping plant or a water pollution control plant is included in the computations, an additional sum shall be paid as determined by the county engineer to cover the maintenance and operation costs until the property benefited can be included in a maintenance district and revenue becomes available.
D. If the newly constructed sewers are in an area served by an existing sewage pumping plant or water pollution control plant, an additional sum shall be paid as determined by the county engineer to cover the additional maintenance and operation costs until the property benefited can be included in the maintenance district and revenue becomes available.
E. If the property benefited is to be annexed to an existing maintenance district, the sum collected shall be deemed to have been appropriated for the year in which the sum was collected and shall be transferred to the county treasurer and credited to the funds of such district.
F. If a new maintenance district is to be formed, the sum collected shall be deemed to have been appropriated for the year in which the sum was collected and shall be placed in trust and expended therefrom for the purposes intended. The remainder of such sum, if any, shall be credited to the new district when formed. (Ord. 84-0109 § 2, 1984: Ord. 11716 § 24, 1978: Ord. 9119 § 1 (part), 1966: Ord. 8690 § 9, 1964: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 2 § 5222, 1952.)

20.32.290 Cesspool truck disposal fee.

Operators of cesspool pump trucks desiring to discharge the contents of their tanks into facilities provided at county maintenance yards, in conformance with Section 20.32.650, may do so upon payment of a disposal fee of $3.00 for each truck load. (Ord. 11716 § 23, 1978: Ord. 7314 § 10, 1958: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 2 § 5221, 1952.)

20.32.300 Deposit of collected moneys.

A. Except as otherwise provided in this Division 2, all money received under Sections 20.32.130, 20.32.200 and 20.32.290 shall be deposited with the county treasurer and credited to the special sewer maintenance fund.
B. All money received under Section 20.32.270 shall be deposited in trust for transfer to the appropriate reimbursement “deferred accounts receivable” fund, or to the subdivider, school district or person, in accordance with the terms of the agreement entered into between the contractor and the board as set forth in Section 20.28.050. (Ord. 9119 § 1 (part), 1966: Ord. 8690 § 8 (part), 1964: Ord. 7314 § 7 (part), 1958: Ord. 7026 § 1, 1956: Ord. 6982 § 7.5, 1956: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 2 § 5212, 1952.)

20.32.310 Special sewer maintenance fund--Use restrictions.

Money deposited in the special sewer maintenance fund, as provided in Section 20.32.300, may be expended by the county engineer, contingent upon receipt and availability of such funds, to accomplish the purpose set forth in Section 5471 of the Health and Safety Code, for which no other provisions have been made or for such other sewer purposes that the board of supervisors may authorize not in conflict with existing laws. (Ord. 7314 § 7 (part), 1958: Ord. 6982 § 9, 1956: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 2 § 5213, 1952.)

20.32.320 Recordkeeping requirements.

The county engineer shall keep a permanent record of all applications and a permanent and accurate account of all payments received under Sections 20.32.130 and 20.32.150 of this chapter. (Ord. 7314 § 7 (part), 1958: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 2 § 5211, 1952.)

Part 3 DESIGN STANDARDS

20.32.330 New main-line sewers.

New main-line sewers shall conform to the requirements of Part 3 of this chapter unless otherwise specifically excepted. (Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 6 § 5601, 1952.)

20.32.340 Water pollution control and sewage pumping plants.

New water pollution control plants and sewage pumping plants shall conform to the requirements of Part 3 of this chapter unless otherwise specifically excepted. (Ord. 8690 § 3 (part), 1964: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 6 § 5602, 1952.)

20.32.350 New house laterals.

New house laterals shall conform to the requirements of Part 3 of this chapter unless otherwise covered by the Plumbing Code, set out at Title 28, of this code, as amended. (Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 6 § 5603, 1952.)

20.32.360 Condominium sewers.

New condominium developments shall be served with main-line sewers and house lateral sewers such that each building will have a separate and independent connection to a main-line sewer. (Ord. 11716 § 27, 1978: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 6 § 5625, 1952.)

20.32.370 Large lots--Sewer service requirements.

Where a lot is of sufficient size that the Zoning Ordinance, as set out at Title 22 of this code, does not prohibit its division into smaller parcels, each of such possible parcels into which such lot legally may be divided, upon which one or more buildings containing plumbing facilities are or may be located, shall be considered as a separate lot. Separate house laterals shall be constructed to the main-line sewer for each of such possible parcels except where the owner has filed an affidavit as provided in Section 1110(d) of Ordinance 2269, the Plumbing Code (see Title 28 of this code). If the main-line sewer does not extend to a point from which such possible parcels can be served in accordance with the requirements of Section 20.32.530, the main-line sewer must be extended in compliance with Section 20.32.530. (Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 6982 § 9 (part), 1956: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 6 § 5604, 1952.)

20.32.380 Participation in project--Letter requirements.

A. A “letter of participation,” prepared on a form provided by the county engineer, shall be submitted before approval of public sewer plans describing all properties which have participated in the cost of the project.
B. All such properties listed will be exempt from the connection charge only, specified in Section 20.32.130.
C. The “letter of participation” shall not be revised after the sewers have been accepted for public use by the board.
D. Exception: The “letter of participation” shall not be revised after a reimbursement agreement authorized under Section 20.28.050 has been approved by the board. Listed participants will be exempt from the reimbursement district connection charges specified in Section 20.32.150 established for that project in which they have participated. (Ord. 9119 § 2, 1966: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 6 § 5624, 1952.)

20.32.390 Dedication of sewers.

A. New main-line sewers shall be offered for dedication to the County.
B. An offer of dedication of main-line sewers for a new subdivision shall be included in any agreement to construct such sewers entered into pursuant to Section 21.32.020 of Title 21 as a condition for the recordation of a final tract map or parcel map.
C. An offer of dedication of main-line sewers other than as described in subsection B, above, shall be made on forms provided by the County Engineer and shall be signed and acknowledged. The offer of dedication shall be required as a condition precedent to the County Engineer's approval of the plans for the construction of the sewers. The County Engineer is authorized to accept said offer of dedication on behalf of the County.
D. When the construction of the sewer has been completed and the offer of dedication has been accepted by the County, the sewer becomes a public sewer.
E. No sewer shall be accepted for dedication by the County of Los Angeles unless such sewer has been constructed in conformity with the requirements of
Division 2 of this Title 20. (Ord. 2010-0038 § 1, 2010; Ord. 83-0020 § 1, 1983: Ord. 9119 § 1 (part), 1966: Ord. 6982 § 9 (part), 1956: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 6 § 5623,1952.)

20.32.400 Exceptions to requirements authorized when.

If a literal compliance with any engineering requirement of this Division 2 is impossible or impractical because of peculiar conditions in no way the fault of the person requesting an exception, and the purposes of this Division 2 may be accomplished and public safety secured by an alternate construction or procedure, and the county engineer so finds that such alternate complies with sound engineering practice, he may grant an exception permitting such alternate construction or procedure. (Ord. 8690 § 12 (part), 1964: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 6 § 5622, 1952.)

20.32.410 Plan preparation by registered civil engineer.

Any plans submitted for approval under the provisions of this Division 2 shall be prepared by or under the direction of and shall be signed by a registered civil engineer of the state of California. (Ord. 10020 § 21970: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 6 § 5604.1,1952.)

20.32.420 Sewer plans.

A. Before a sewer construction permit required by Section 20.32.010 may be issued, plans for the proposed construction shall be submitted to and approved by the director of public works, unless the director of public works determines that plans are not necessary.
B. After the fee required by Section 20.32.230 has been paid, the director of public works shall check the submitted plans for compliance with the requirements of this ordinance and other applicable laws and ordinances of the county, state, or other governmental jurisdiction.
C. If plan corrections and other requirements necessary for plan approval have not been completed within one year after the checked plans are returned by the of public works, it shall constitute abandonment of the work and the director of public works shall so notify the person who has submitted the plans.
D. Approval of a sewer plan shall expire two years from the date of the approval, unless construction of the facilities has commenced
E. Resubmission of abandoned and expired plans shall be subject to new plan check fees as specified in Section 20.32.230. (Ord. 2005-0033 § 9, 2005: Ord. 11716 § 26, 1978: Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 8690 § 10 (part), 1964: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 6 § 5605, 1952.)

20.32.430 Sewer easement requirements.

A. A person desiring to construct a sewer in an easement under the provisions of this Division 2 shall present to the county engineer a request for processing, sufficient information to enable the preparation of a written description, and the fee specified in Section 20.32.240.
B. The location and dimensions of sanitary sewer easements shall be sufficient to provide present and future sewer service to abutting areas and adequate access for maintenance as determined by the county engineer.
C. Until the required easements have been properly executed and recorded:
1. No plans shall be approved by the county engineer for sewer facilities to be constructed by any person across the property of others;
2. No sewer facilities shall be accepted for public use, nor placed in use by any person. (Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 8690 § 11, 1964: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 6 § 5605.1, 1952.)

20.32.440 Main-line sewers--Size specifications.

A. The size of main-line sewer pipe shall be determined by standards of design and the coefficients listed below, but in no case shall it be less than eight inches inside diameter.

For zoning in the following categories for residential areas:	Coefficient cu. ft. per sec. per acre
R-1	0.004
R-2	0.008
R-3	0.012
R-4	0.016*
For commercial areas:
C-l through C-4	0.015*
For heavy industrial areas:
M-l through M-4	0.021*

* Individual building, commercial or industrial plant capacities shall be the determining factor when they exceed the coefficients shown.

B. The coefficient to be used for any zoned area not listed will be determined by the county engineer based upon the intended development and use.
C. The county engineer shall determine which of the coefficients or combination of coefficients shall be used for design, as determined by the established or proposed zoning in the study area. Any modifications to these coefficients due to topography, development or hazard areas shall be approved by the county engineer. (Ord. 8690 § 12 (part), 1964: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 6 § 5606,1952.)

20.32.450 Main-line sewers--Minimum velocity.

A mainline sewer shall be designed to provide a minimum velocity of two feet per second for pipes flowing one-half full, except that the county engineer may approve a gradient that will develop a lower velocity if he finds that a gradient that will develop a velocity of two feet per second is unobtainable. (Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 6 § 5607,1952.)

20.32.460 Bench marks and elevations.

A system of bench marks on the U.S.C. & G.S. Sea Level Datum of 1929 and adequate to construct the work shall be shown on the profile. The elevation of the sewer at the point where the system is to be discharged shall be shown as determined in the field from the above shown datum. (Ord. 6982 § 9 (part), 1952: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 6 § 5617,1952.)

20.32.470 Soil conditions.

Soil conditions, particularly in areas known to have high groundwater tables, rock, or filled ground, shall be prospected, and the results shown on the profile, if required by the county engineer. (Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 6 § 5616, 1952.)

20.32.480 Grades.

The slope of the sewer shall be shown on the plans in feet of fall per 100 feet of horizontal distance, expressed as a percentage. Slopes used expressed in percentages shall be divisible, without remainder, by four in the hundredth column. For example, 0.36 percent complies with this section. (Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 6 § 5608,1952.)

20.32.490 Main-line sewers--Alignment and location in street.

Where design considerations permit, main-line sewers shall have a straight alignment, and shall be located five feet from and on the northerly and easterly sides of the centerlines of streets or alleys, except on major or secondary highways where separate sewers shall be located in the roadway six feet from each curbline. (Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 8690 § 12 (part), 1964: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 6 § 5611, 1952.)

20.32.500 Main-line sewers--Depth.

A. The minimum depth for mainline sewers shall be seven and one-half feet.
B. Where groundwater is present, the depth for residential main-line sewers may be sufficient to provide for a house lateral with a minimum depth of at least five feet below the curb grade or centerline of street or alley grade at the property line.
C. Exceptions to the above minimum may be made only as set forth in Section 20.32.400. (Ord. 8690 § 12 (part), 1964: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 6 § 5609,1952.)

20.32.510 House laterals--Specifications generally.

A. For each lot, a six-inch internal diameter house lateral sewer shall be provided in the street, straight in alignment and grade between the main-line sewer and the property line, with minimum depths as required by Section 20.32.520, and at right angles to the mainline sewer whenever possible.
B. Exception: House laterals constructed in the street under the provisions of the Plumbing Code, (as set out at Title 28 of this code) or house laterals provided in the street for lots restricted to single-family residential use under the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, set out at Title 22, may have an internal diameter of four inches. (Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 9119 § 1 (part), 1966: Ord. 8690 § 12 (part), 1964: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 6 § 5620,1952.)

20.32.520 House laterals--Depth.

A. The depth of house laterals at the property line shall be sufficient to provide service to the lowest or farthest point to be served on the lot at a minimum grade of two percent, with the top of the pipe not less than one foot below the ground surface at any point.
B. The minimum depth for house laterals at the property line shall be six feet below the curb grade or the centerline of street or alley grade, except as set forth in Section 20.32.500 for locations where groundwater is present.
C. Where street-widening lines have been established by the Zoning Ordinance, as set out at Title 22 of this code, the minimum depth shall be measured at such established line. If house laterals are constructed before the existing street is widened, the depth at the property line shall be such that extension at the same straight grade and alignment to the new property line will produce the required depth. (Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 9119 § 1 (part), 1966: Ord. 8690 § 12 (part), 1964: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 6 § 5621, 1952.)

20.32.530 End structures--Location specifications.

End structures shall be placed at whichever of the following locations is farthest up grade:
A. Not less than 10 feet upgrade from the downgrade lot line of the last lot being served;
B. Not more than 40 feet downgrade from the upgrade lot line of the last lot being*served, if there may be a future extension of the main-line sewer;
C. At a location where the house lateral and building sewer can be constructed in a straight alignment at right angles to the main-line sewer. (Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 6 § 5612,1952.)

20.32.540 Manhole structures.

Manhole structures shall be placed in the main-line sewer at all changes of alignment and gradient; the maximum distance between structures shall be not more than 350 feet. All structures shall be designed according to the standard drawings for structures on file in the office of the county engineer. Exceptions to the above requirements may be made only on approval of the county engineer. (Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 6 § 5610,1952.)

20.32.550 Substructures.

All substructures which will be encountered in the construction or which will be installed as part of the improvement shall be shown and designated on the plan. Large substructures which require special treatment in the design of the sewer shall also be shown in the profile. The engineer who has prepared the plans shall submit to the county engineer a statement that he has determined from each utility or other company having substructures in the affected area that the location and size of such structures, as shown on the submitted plans, are the same as shown upon such company’s records. (Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 6 § 5615,1952.)

20.32.560 Pipe materials--Approval required.

A. All pipe other than vitrified clay or cast iron shall first have been approved for use by the county engineer and shall be equivalent to vitrified clay or cast iron pipe in strength, effectiveness, durability and safety in accordance with the use intended.
B. Before approving any pipe, the county engineer may require satisfactory proof that such pipe is suitable for use, including actual tests performed by an independent and approved testing laboratory at no expense to the county. (Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 8690 § 12 (part), 1964: Ord. 6982 § 9 (part), 1956: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 6 § 5619, 1952.)

20.32.570 Vitrified clay pipe--Installation specifications.

A. Vitrified clay pipe, main-line and house lateral sewers, shall be constructed of the class designated as extra-strength pipe.
B. Sewer pipe installed under a railway shall be encased in concrete, or encased in a steel pipe backfilled with sand, or encased by other approved means which will protect the pipe to the same extent.
C. Sewer pipe installed under a conduit or other structure, or at depths greater than 20 feet or in other locations where the county engineer determines that additional protection is required, shall be reinforced with a concrete cradle, or encased in concrete, or reinforced by other approved means which will protect the pipe to the same extent.
D. Sewer pipe installed in streets or public easements with the top of the pipe less than four feet below the surface, as determined during construction or indicated on the plans, shall be encased in concrete, or other approved means to protect the pipe. (Ord. 8690 § 12 (part), 1964: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch.6 § 5614,1952.)

Part 4 INSPECTION

20.32.580 Materials and construction--Conformity with standard specifications.

All material used in any work done under provisions of this Division 2 shall be new, first-class material and shall conform to, and the manner of construction shall meet all the requirements prescribed by this Division 2, by the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, and by Special Provisions and Standard Plans on file in the office of the county engineer. All such work shall be approved by the county engineer before a certificate of final inspection will be issued. (Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 4 § 5407,1952.)

20.32.590 Inspection by county engineer--Requirements.

A. All work done under the provisions of this Division 2 shall be subject to inspection by and shall meet the approval of the county engineer; provided, however, that approval by the county engineer shall not relieve the permittee or any other person from complying with all of the applicable provisions of the Plumbing Code set out at Title 28 of this code, and no provision of this Division 2 supersedes, affects or modifies in any way the provisions of said Plumbing Code.
B. After the fee required by Section 20.32.120 has been paid and the permit issued, the county engineer shall inspect the construction for compliance with the requirements of this Division 2. (Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 8690 § 10 (part), 1964: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 4 § 5401,1952.)

20.32.600 Notice to county when ready for inspection.

The permittee shall notify the county engineer at least 24 hours prior to the time any inspection is to be made. (Ord. 8690 § 10 (part), 1964: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 4 § 5402,1952.)

20.32.610 Work to be convenient and uncovered.

At the time of the inspection the permittee shall have all work uncovered and convenient, and shall give the county engineer every facility to make a thorough inspection. (Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 8690 § 10 (part), 1964: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 4 § 5403,1952.)

20.32.620 Using facilities before inspection prohibited--Exceptions.

No sewer or other facility constructed under the provisions of this Division 2 shall be placed in use until the work has been approved by the county engineer and a certificate of final inspection has been issued. Exceptions to this requirement may be made only when the work is substantially complete and has been inspected, and if the county engineer determines that the best interests of the public will be served by permitting such use prior to completion of the work. (Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 4 § 5408,1952.)

20.32.630 Correction of defective work.

If the construction does not conform to the provisions of this Division 2, or if the permittee fails to prosecute the work with such diligence to insure its completion within the time specified, the county engineer shall notify the permittee, in writing, to comply. If the permittee fails to comply within five days after the written notice, the permit shall be suspended or revoked in accordance with the procedures set forth in Sections 20.36.160, 20.36.170, 20.36.180 and 20.36.2I0, and no further work shall be done by the permittee until the suspension is removed either by correction of the work or after appeal and public hearing in accordance with the procedures set forth in Sections 20.36.090, 20.36.100, 20.36.190 and 20.36.200. (Ord. 8690 § 10 (part), 1964: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 4 § 5405,1952.)

Part 5 MAINTENANCE

20.32.640 Injuring or removing sewers or equipment.

An unauthorized person shall not remove or cause to be removed, or injure or cause to be injured, any portion of any public sewer, sewage pumping plant, water pollution control plant, or any appurtenances thereto. (Ord. 8690 § 10 (part), 1964: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 5 § 5501, 1952.)

20.32.650 Dumping of effluent--Conditions.

The county engineer may permit operators of cesspool pump trucks holding a valid certificate of registration issued by the county health officer to dispose of septic tank, seepage pit or cesspool effluent which does not contain harmful concentrations of industrial liquid wastes, oils, greases, or other deleterious substances, into certain designated manholes. Operators may dump into the special facilities provided for the purpose at a county sewer maintenance yard upon payment of the fee specified in Section 20.32.290. No person shall dump such effluent in any manhole other than those designated by the county engineer. The county engineer may refuse to accept such effluent if it fails to meet the aforementioned requirements. (Ord. 10020 § 4 (part), 1970: Ord. 8690 § 10 (part), 1964: Ord. 7314 § Il (part), 1958: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 5 § 5503,1952.)

20.32.660 Manholes--Opening or entering prohibited.

An unauthorized person shall not open or enter, or cause to be opened or entered, for any purpose whatsoever, any manhole in any public sewer. (Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 5 § 5502,1952.)

20.32.670 Manholes--Cleaning required after dumping effluent.

When septic tank, seepage pit or cesspool effluent is dumped into a specified manhole under permission from the county engineer, it shall be discharged through a pipe or hose in a manner such that none of the effluent shall be left adhering to the sides or shelf of the manhole, and if any such effluent is inadvertently allowed to adhere to the sides or shelf of the manhole, the manhole shall be thoroughly cleaned with clear water. (Ord. 8690 § 10 (part), 1964: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 5 § 5504,1952.)

20.32.680 Reconnection following violations--Conditions--Cost reimbursement.

Whenever an industrial connection sewer has been disconnected from the public sewer by the county engineer for failure to comply with the provisions of this Division 2, reconnection shall be made only upon issuance of a permit as elsewhere in this division provided. Before such permit is issued, the applicant shall reimburse the county for the cost of the disconnection made, and the county engineer may require the installation of a manhole for the purpose of measuring the flow, or for making periodic tests of the wastes from such connection. (Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 5 § 5505,1952.)

20.32.690 Reimbursement for repairs and maintenance following violations.

Whenever an industrial sewer connection permittee by reason of violation of Section 20.36.400 of this code, or any other person by reason of violation of Section 20.32.640, causes obstruction, damage or destruction of a public sewer, or any appurtenances thereto, or pumping plants or water pollution control plants in connection therewith, he shall reimburse the county sewer maintenance district in which damage occurred for the cost of flushing, cleaning, repairing and reconstruction of such sewer or facility, made necessary by such violation, within 30 days after the county engineer has rendered an invoice for the same. The amount when paid shall be deposited into the fund of the said maintenance district. (Ord. 8690 § 10 (part), 1964: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 5 § 5506,1952.)

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