HomeMy WebLinkAboutG33-86 Ordinance No. G33-86
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976, TO PROVIDE FOR
THE MAINTENANCE OF SANITARY SEWER LATERALS
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section I. That Title 14, Chapter 14.08 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as
amended, be and is hereby further amended by adding Section 14.08.115 to read as
follows:
"14.08.115 Sanitary Sewer--Lateral Repair
A. The adjoining property owner shall be considered the owner of
and responsible for the repair and maintenance of the sanitary sewer
lateral serving their property unless damaged by the City of Elgin, its
officers, employees or agents. The sanitary sewer lateral shall be con-
sidered that portion of the sewer extending from the property to the wye at
the sanitary sewer main.
B. The City Engineer may adopt and amend such rules and regula-
tions regarding the repair and maintenance of sanitary sewer laterals as
may be necessary and appropriate provided such rules and regulations shall
not be inconsistent or contrary to the ordinances of the City of Elgin."
Section 2. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provi-
sions of this ordinance be and are hereby repealed.
Section 3. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and publication in the manner provided by law.
s/ Richard L. Verbic
Richard L. Verbic, Mayor
Presented: May 12, 1986
Passed: May 12 , 1986
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Published:
Attest:
sj Marie Yearman
Marie Yearman, City Clerk