§ 14-331. Sump pump regulations.

(1)

Definitions. As used in this section:

(a)

Sump pump discharge means all clear water discharged from a sump or other source which is pumped or otherwise channeled across real estate, greenway, or terrace area piping. Generally to the stormwater system.

(2)

Restrictions. Except as otherwise provided in this section, where existing sump and stormwater drainage lines exist, all sump pump discharges shall be connected directly to a storm sewer by means of an underground closed pipe. Where storm laterals are not present, upon review, permission may be granted to discharge sump pump stormwater into open curb and gutter. Permission may be granted based on criteria such as, existing topography, alternative options available, and any other site specific conditions which may justify the installation. Sump pump discharge piping shall not lie across public sidewalk or the surface of the street terrace area.

(3)

Prohibited sanitary sewer discharges. The connection of roof downspouts, sump pump discharges, exterior foundation drains, area drains or other sources of surface run off or ground water to a building sewer or drain which discharges directly to a public sanitary sewer is prohibited. The connection of roof down spouts, or other sources of direct surface run off discharge is prohibited to the sump pump discharge piping system.

(4)

Time for connection.

(a)

New construction connections.

1.

Where storm sewer lateral is available. The sump pump discharge line shall be connected prior to building occupancy. This requirement may be waived by the public works committee on written request of the property owner, for good cause shown. Any request must be written and submitted with the building permit application.

2.

Failure to comply with connection requirement shall be viewed as a violation with fines applied.

(b)

Existing building connections.

1.

In the event of a new installation, or underground piping becoming available, existing sump pump discharge lines shall be connected within 45 days of the lateral being available. This requirement may be waived by the public works committee on written request of the property owner, for good cause shown.

(5)

Installation requirements. All laterals on private property shall conform to § COMM 82.36, Wis. Adm. Code. The sump pump lateral material shall be PVC Schedule 40 pipe and fittings with a minimum diameter of four inches, or Schedule 80 piping will be permitted. Installation shall be made by a licensed plumber following plumbing permit issuance, and must be inspected by the village. The director of public works shall determine lateral locations on street reconstruction projects.

(6)

Development cost. The developer constructing a new street shall pay for the installation of laterals, where determined necessary through engineering review, from the storm sewer system, (including down the greenway or terrace), and to each lot, to the right-of-way line. Requirements will be part of the engineering review of the subdivision. This requirement also applies to PUD, planned unit developments.

(7)

Maintenance/replacement cost. The property owner shall be responsible for any and all cost of maintenance, repairs, or replacement. This cost includes the piping in the greenway or terrace area, leading to discharge in a catch basin or storm sewer main. The property owner/owners are responsible for piping to the catch basin.

(a)

In the event that the village makes repairs, performs maintenance, hires a contractor or performs any other service, property owners shall be billed the costs, administration and handling charges, along with any other costs.

(b)

Charges shall be calculated for each property, by taking the total expenses and charges incurred, and proportionately applying to all properties along the line, or piping, based on the lot footage, side adjacent to the piping. The full width or footage of the lot shall be used, even if the pipe is only along a portion of the lot footage.

(c)

Bills and invoices shall be due and payable in full, 90 days after issuance.

(d)

Any past due bill or invoice shall have an interest penalty of six percent annual percentage rate if the invoice is not paid within 30 days.

(e)

If not paid within such 30 days, such charge shall be extended upon the current or next tax roll against the property involved as a charge for current services, as provided in § 66.0627, Wis. Stats. Interest will accrue, and administrative fees may be applied, until funds and payment are received by the village.

(8)

Right of entry, identification and compliance.

(a)

Right of entry. The village building inspector or other duly authorized employee of the village, bearing proper credentials and photo identification, shall be permitted, at all reasonable times, to enter all properties with a sanitary sewer connection for inspection, observation or testing for the purposes set forth in this section.

(b)

Identification, right to enter easements. The village building inspector or other duly authorized employee of the village, bearing proper credentials and photo identification, shall be permitted to enter easements for the purpose of, but not limited to, inspection, observation, measurement, sampling, repair and maintenance of any portion of the sewage works lying within said easement, all subject to the terms, if any, of this duly negotiated easement.

(c)

Compliance. The property owner will be provided 30 days to comply with any compliance deficiencies. Reinspection will be performed after 30 days to verify satisfactory compliance.

(9)

Enforcement. Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be fined $25.00 for each separate violation. Each day in which a violation continues may be deemed a separate offense. This section shall not preclude the village from enforcing compliance with this ordinance by any other means. The building inspector, after providing written notice to the owner, shall assess the fine.

(Code 1983, § 15.07; Ord. No. 08-04, § 1, 10-20-08; Ord. No. 09-07, §§ 1, 2, 10-5-09)