[R.O. 2011 §700.440; Ord. No. 150-90 §X, 3-7-1990; Ord. No. 406-97 §I, 3-5-1997; Ord. No. 937-21, 3-3-2021]
A. 
Upon the permanent discontinuance of the use of the sewage system at any premises, including discontinuance caused by abandonment of any premises, tearing down of any building or any other cause, the property owner shall cause the connection to the sewer main to be plugged in a manner which will be strong enough to resist breakage and be water-tight enough to prevent any leakage of any fluids. All such plugging shall be subject to inspection and approval by the Code Enforcement Officer of the City, the inspection fee being sixty-four dollars ($64.00).
B. 
If the owner of the property fails to plug the sewer connection in a satisfactory manner within thirty (30) days of the time the owner is notified in writing by the Code Enforcement Officer to plug the sewer service line, the City shall proceed to plug the service line and bill the owner for the costs. The cost may be collected by the City and a civil action filed in court. The collection of the costs in a civil action shall not prevent the filing of an action for a fine for violation of this Chapter.