§ 1141.08. Service laterals for abutting property.

Service laterals for any abutting property within the corporate limits of the City of Columbus, may be connected to a privately constructed sewer if in the opinion of the Administrator of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, the connection is in the best interest of the city. Prior to connecting the service lateral to the privately constructed sewer, written permission must be obtained from the owner of the sewer. The owner of a privately constructed sewer may charge a fee for permission to connect to the sewer based on frontage benefited, and shall not exceed the proportionate value of the total cost to construct the private sewer. The permission for the connection, including capacity and permit fees shall be submitted to the Division of Sewerage and Drainage prior to the sewer permit being issued.

In the event, however, that the parties in interest cannot agree as to the amount of such consideration then it shall be determined by the Administrator of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. The amount, as determined by the Administrator shall be based upon the project costs statement and any other factors deemed necessary. The amount as so determined shall be binding upon both parties.

In the event that ownership of a privately constructed sewer cannot be determined, or in the event that the owner cannot be located at such time, or if for any other reason, permission to make the connection cannot be secured from the owner, the city may then issue the necessary permits for a connection and may collect a connection fee as described above.

In the event the owner of the privately constructed sewer has not submitted the cost statement herein required, the sum of money shall be deposited in the City Treasury and there held, subject to the demand of the owner, or his heirs or assigns, for a period of six (6) years after the date of collection. At the expiration of six (6) years if such sum has not been claimed by the owner, or his heirs or assigns, it shall then and thereafter be the property of the city and shall be credited to the sewer fund of the city.

(Ord. 1813-87; Ord. 1341-2006 § 1 (part).)