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Nikki Alvarez-Sowles,Esq.,Pasco County Clerk&Comptroller
ORDINANCE NO. 1388-19
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ZEPHYRHILLS, FLORIDA CREATING A MASTER SEWER
ORDINANCE CREATING CHAPTER 57 OF THE CITY OF
ZEPHYRHILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES, REPEALING ALL
PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED ORDINANCES RELATING TO SEWER
SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY, REPEALER,
SEVERABILITY,INCLUSION INTO THE CODE,AND AN EFFECTIVE
I DATE.
WHEREAS , the City Council has authority to adopt this ordinance through general
home rule powers pursuant to Article VIII of the 1968 Florida Constitution,and Chapters 166
and 163,Florida Statutes;and
WHEREAS,the City Council has determined that it is'in the City's interest to update
the City's Code of Ordinances from time to time to assure that the Code of Ordinances
adequately meet the needs of the City,and
WHEREAS,the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the City of Zephyrhills
to repeal all previously adopted Sewer Ordinances,to create a new Chapter to be included in the
Code of Ordinances dealing solely with subject of Sewer within the City of Zephyrhills;and
WHEREAS,the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the City of Zephyrhills
to re-organize and simplify the Sewer Ordinances within the City of Zephyrhills;and
WHEREAS,the City Council hereby finds and declares that this Ordinance is in the
best interest of the public health,safety,and welfare,and that it advances a valid and important
public purpose.
r---T NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of
Zephyrhills,Florida,as follows:
SECTION 1. RECITALS.
The Whereas Clauses above are true and accurate and are incorporated by reference and
made part of this Ordinance.
SECTION 2. CITY OF ZEPHYRHILLS SEWER ORDINANCE:
57.1 DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this Ordinance,the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly
indicates or requires a different meaning.
1. ADMINISTRATOR City of Zephyrhills's Utilities Director or his/her designee.
2. APPLICANT.A potential customer or authorized agent of a potential customer.
3. APPLICATION.The written instrument by which a developer or a customer applies for
sewer service of any sort.
4. APPROVING AUTHORITY.The City Council or its designated representative.
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' 5. BACKFLOW.Flow of water or other liquid into the potable water distribution system
L- from an unintended source.
6. BOARD OF REVIEW.The City Council or its designated committee.
7. CITY.City of Zephyrhills Utilities Department and/or the governing body of the City.
8. CITY MANAGER.The City Manager or the City Manager's designee.
9. CONNECTION CHARGE.The charge established by the City for making the actual
physical connection to the sewer system.
Record and Return to:
City Clerk's Office
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10.CONSTRUCTION CONNECTION CHARGE.A charge payable to the City for a
developer's utilization of oversized facilities paid for by other parties,including the City.
11.CONSTRUCTION COST.The cost to a developer less the City's oversizing cost,if any,
described in this sub-Ordinance for the design and construction of all facilities as required to
serve the developer's property and to connect to the City's sewer system.
12.CONSULTING ENGINEERS.The engineer or engineering firm or corporation
responsible for professional engineering services provided for an assignment.
13.COOLING WATER The water discharged from any system of condensation,air
conditioning,cooling,refrigeration,or other sources.It shall contain no polluting substances
which would produce BOD or SS each in excess of ten parts per million by weight or toxic
substances as limited in this code or other polluting substances which maybe limited in this
article.
14.CROSS-CONNECTION.A physical connection or arrangement which could allow the
movement of fluids between a potable water system and any other piping system,such as the
reclaimed water system,or a system of unknown quality.Cross-connections are classified as
either high hazard or low hazard.
15.CUSTOMER or CONSUMER Any person furnished sewer service by the City.A retail
customer shall refer to the owner of the property served.
16.DEVELOPER.Any person developing a property for resale,rental,or lease at or to
which sewer service is to be rendered by the City and who shall have the legal right to
negotiate for such service.Where applicable,any person applying for the extension of sewers
or force mains in order to serve a certain property.
17.DEVELOPMENT.Any proposed change in land use which alters the demands for sewer
service.
18.DISCONTINUATION OF SERVICE. Cessation of sewer service or an appropriate
method to ensure that no service can be received.
19.DOMESTIC USER Any user of sewer not classified an industrial user.
20.EFFLUENT. Sewage,water,or other liquid after some degree of treatment flowing out
of any treatment device or facility.
21.FOG.Fats,oils,and grease.A material either liquid or solid composed primarily of fat,
oil and grease of animal or vegetable sources.The term"fats,'oils and grease(FOG)",
"grease",and"oil and grease(O&G)"are considered synonymous for the intent of this
ordinance.
22.FOOD SERVICE FACILITY.Facilities that prepare and/or package food or beverages
for sale or consumption,on-or off-site,with the exception of private residences.Food
service facilities shall include,but are not limited to:food manufacturers;food packagers;
restaurants;grocery stores;bakeries;lounges;hospitals;nursing homes;churches;and non-
public schools.
23.GREASE.A material either liquid or solid composed primarily of fat,oil and grease of
animal or vegetable sources.The term"fats,oils and grease(FOG)","grease",and"oil and
grease(O&G)"are considered synonymous for the intent of this ordinance.
24.GREASE WASTE.Waste removed from a grease waste interceptor at service facilities,
including,but not limited to,food service facilities,laundry or dry cleaning facilities,pet
groomers,and hair salons.
25.GREASE WASTE INTERCEPTOR.A containment tank designed to collect,contain or
remove food wastes,grease particles,and hair particles from the wastewater prior to
discharge into the wastewater collection system.Grease waste interceptor also includes a
grease waste interceptor that is a large containment box installed underground,normally
outside of the service facility and smaller containment boxes located within the service
facility that are undersink grease waste interceptors.
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26.GROUNDWATER.All water beneath the surface of the ground.
27.GUARANTEE DEPOSIT.The amount placed with the City by each customer as
security for payment of the sewer billing records.
28.HAIR SALONS.Facilities that deal with cosmetic treatments for men and women.
29.HAZARD,HEALTH.A cross-connection or potential cross-connection involving any
substance that could,if introduced in the potable water supply,cause death,illness,spread
s disease,or have a high probability of causing such effects.
30.HAZARD,NONHEALTH.A cross-connection or potential cross-connection involving
any substance that generally would not be a health hazard but would constitute a nuisance or
be aesthetically objectionable,if introduced into the potable water supply.
31.IMPACT FEE.A charge for the proposed usage of the City facilities based on the
average daily sewage flow in gallons per day,paid by a developer or a customer for utilizing
portions of the City's sanitary sewer system held in a special fund to be utilized in accordance
with regulations adopted by the City establishing such fees.
32.INDUSTRL4L USER.Any user of reclaimed water identified in the Standard Industrial
Classification(SIC)Manual of the United States Office of Management and Budget as
amended and supplemented including,but not limited to,the following divisions:
SIC Codes 0100—0999:Agriculture,Forestry,and Fishing.
SIC Codes 1000-1499:Mining.
SIC Codes 2000—3999:Manufacturing.
SIC Codes 4000—4999:Transportation,Communications,Electric,Gas,and Sanitary
service.
C_ 1i SIC Codes 7000—8999:Services.
A user in the division listed may be excluded if it is determined that the user will introduce
primarily segregated domestic waste or wastes from sanitary convenience.
33.INFLUENT. Sewage,raw or partly treated,flowing into any wastewater treatment
device,pumping station,or related facilities.
34.LAUNDRY OR DRY CLEANING FACILITY.Facilities that provide laundry or dry
cleaning service.A laundry or dry cleaning service is the activity of laundering,cleaning,
dying,and pressing of articles such as clothing,linens,bedding,towels,curtains,drapes,and
rugs.It also includes incidental mending or repairing.The term applies to services operating
their own cleaning establishments as well as those contracting with other laundry or dry
cleaning services.It also includes pickup and delivery laundry services performed by persons
operating in their independent capacity and not as agent for another laundry or dry cleaning
service.
35.LOT.Each individual lot in a mobile home park,each individual lot in a RV park,and
each individual unit of a motel,hotel or apartment.
36.MAIN SEWER LINE.The major gravity sewer line in any specific development to
which one or more lateral sewers may be tributary.
37.METER MEASUREMENT.The act of or result of determining the quantity of sewer
supplied or being discharged by a user and determined by an instrument or device used for
such measurements and approved by the Administrator or designee.
38.MUNICIPALITY.Any City,town,or village wholly or partly within the County.
39.O&G.Oil and grease.A material either liquid or solid composed primarily of fat,oil and
grease of animal or vegetable sources.The term"fats,oils and grease(FOG)","grease",and
"oil and grease(O&G)"are considered synonymous for the intent of this ordinance.
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40.OPERATIONAND MAINTENANCE.The process and act of keeping all facilities for
supplying sewer in normal operation and in good state of repair including the replacement of
such facilities when necessary.
41.PET GROOMING FACILITY.Facilities where a pet may;be bathed,brushed,clipped,
or styled.
42.PLANNED EXTENSION.Future sewer extensions scheduled by the City with special
provisions for payment thereof.
43.PLUMBING.All pipes,fittings,and appurtenances on the property owner's side of the
property line or outside easement areas.This includes the property owner's extension from all
service laterals up to and including the house plumbing.
44.PLUMBING OFFICIAL The Building Official or other City employee designated by
the City Manager and who administers and enforces the provisions of the Standard Plumbing
Code.The Building Official shall enforce the provisions of the Standard Plumbing Code
within the boundaries of the City of Zephyrhills.
45.POINT OF CONNECTION.A point of entry given by the City to a customer/developer
for the customer's/developer's point of utility connection into the City's collection system;the
point at which the customer/developer receives service.
46.PVC PIPE.Polyvinyl chloride pipe.
47.SERVICE AREA.That incorporated area of the City and those unincorporated areas of
Pasco County as designated by the City Council which are serviced by a regional or sub-
regional wastewater treatment facility owned or operated,in whole or in part,by the City
where development is required to connect to the regional or sub-regional facility unless
otherwise provided in this article or within the designating resolution.
48.SERVICE COMMITMENT.The City's intent to provide service to a particular
development or facility as expressed by the City's approval on a permit request to the State
Department of Environmental Protection.
49.SERVICE COMMITMENT FEE.That fee established by the City for providing service
commitments to developers in accordance with this article.
50.SERVICE LATERAL The connection extending from the point of connection at the
sanitary sewer main in the street or easement to a customer's plumbing.
51.SEWAGE.A combination of the water-carried wastes from residences,business
buildings,institutions,and industrial establishments together with such infiltration as may be
present;often referred to as wastewater.
52.SEWAGE DISPOSAL SERVICE.The service provided by the City for the disposal of
sewage including transmission,treatment,and effluent disposal.
53.SEWAGE DISPOSAL SERVICE CHARGE or SEWER CHARGE.The charge
established for the disposal of sewage based upon volume discharged to the sewer or potable
water consumption.
54.SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM.Also referred to as wastewater collection system,those
works owned and operated by the City for the disposal of sanitary sewage,beginning with
the last lift station of the sewer system,and embracing all conduits through which the sewage
thereafter passes to the point of final disposition in a stream,canal,or retention pond, ...
including such purification and treatment facilities and works as may be provided there in the
course of such disposal.
55.SEWER or COLLECTION SEWER.The gravity flow sloping pipe facility installed in
public streets,right-of-way,and easements for the collection and transmission of sewage.
56.SEWER SYSTEM.The complex municipal sewer system,including any sanitary sewers
and lateral sewer lines or other sewer facilities heretofore constructed or acquired by the
City,together with any and all improvements,extensions,and additions to the sewer system
or any part thereof,hereafter constructed or acquired,and shall include,without being limited
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to,all lands or interest therein,plants,buildings,machinery,franchises,pipes,fixtures,
equipment,and all property,real or personal,tangible or intangible,now or hereafter owned
and used in connection with the sewer system.
57.SEWER SYSTEM OF THE CITY.The sanitary sewer collection system within the
service area of the City that is operated by or on behalf of the City.
58.SURCHARGE.That part of the sewer service charge which shall be applied to cover
added,extraordinary operation,and maintenance costs.
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I‘ 59.SYSTEM.The entire sewer system of the City and all treatment and disposal facilities
and pipelines owned or operated by the City and all systems connected thereto.
60.TESTING.The analysis of samples of wastewater.
61. TOXIC SUBSTANCE.Any substance whether gaseous,liquid,or solid which constitutes
a hazard to human beings or animals or inhibits aquatic life or creates a hazard to recreation.
62.TURF FACILITY.Any facility which has ten or more acres of landscaped area such as
golf courses,parks,school grounds,and cemeteries.
63. UNPOLLUTED WATER.Water discharged in its original state or water discharged
which,after use for any purpose,is at least equal chemically,physically,thermally,and
biologically to the water from its original source;i.e.,potable water,groundwater,river
water,and stream water.
64. USER.Any person or premises receiving sewer services.
65.USER CHARGE. Charges assigned to each user which defray a proportionate share of
the cost of operation and maintenance of the sewer system;often referred to as sewage
disposal service charge.
;;7 66. UTILITIES DIRECTOR.Administrator for the Utilities Services branch of the City.
L` 67. WASTEWATER.A term interchangeable with sewage/sewer.
68. WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM.A term interchangeable with sewage
disposal system.
69. WASTEWATER FACILITY(WWF).Any or all of the wastewater
collection/transmission system,treatment plant and process,and the reuse or disposal system.
57.2 APPLICATION FOR SERVICE
57.5.1 APPLICATION
No person shall use the City sewer system without first making written application for the
service to the City at least 14 working days,in the case of initial cut-in,before the service is
desired,paying all costs,charges,fees,and deposits incident thereto.The application shall be on
forms furnished by the City and the applicant shall agree,by acceptance of the service,to abide
by all the provisions of this Ordinance and the applicable rules of the City in regard to the use of
its sewer and sewage disposal system as may from time to time be operative and effective.
Applications for service by firms,organizations,partnerships,associations,and corporations
shall be tendered by only their duly authorized agents,and the official title of the party shall be
assigned to the application.
57.5.1 SERVICE OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS
Whenever any person desires to secure the services beyond the present lines of the City,the
person shall make written application to the City Council or their designee,stating the name of
the owner(s)of the property,the kind of services desired,and the purpose for which the service
is required,giving a definite description and a definite location of the property where the service
is to be rendered,and such other information as will aid the Council in determining the
advantages to be derived from the service.The application shall be accompanied by a plat
showing the route along which the lines are to be extended and where the connection with the
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City's existing line is to be made;and in the application there shall also be stated the name of the
person,or members of the firm or presiding officer of the corporation making the request for
service,with the post-office address of each.The application for service(sewer)shall be in
compliance with established rules and regulations pertaining to execution of annexation
agreements.All applications for service outside the City shall be carefully considered and
examined,and if it is found that the service requested is feasible,and it will be to the best interest
of the City to grant the application,before agreeing to the extension,it shall be required that the
applicant give easement of way for constructing and maintaining the line,and until the easement
is granted to the City,no service shall be allowed.
57.2 EASEMENTS
The applicant shall grant or cause to be granted to the City,without costs,all rights,easements,
permits,and privileges which are necessary for the rendering of sewer service.The rights,
easements,permits,and privileges shall be executed to the City prior to connection to the City's
system(s)or upon request by the City;thereafter,duly authorized employees of the City shall
have access at all reasonable hours to the premises of the applicant for the purpose of installing
or removing any of its property,examining pipes or fixtures,or for any purpose incidental to the
rendering of sewer service(s).
57.3 PLUMBING INSPECTION
No sewer service shall be connected until the plumbing connections incident thereto shall have
been inspected and approved by the Public Plumbing Inspector.The authorized Plumbing
Inspector for the City will be the following officials:The Building Inspector or his/her appointed
representative,or the Administrator or his/her designee.
57.4 SEWER SERVICE RATES AND USAGE CHARGES
The City Council does hereby find that the Sewer rates represent fair and reasonable sums
assessed to provide for the use of,and reasonable availability for use,of the services and
facilities of the City of Zephyrhills,by each user receiving service.Rates and/or charges are set
by separate ordinance and/or resolution and are incorporated by reference.
57.5 SCHEDULE OF MISCELLANEOUS FEES CHARGE BY CITY
57.5.1 LATE FEES
In addition to monies due,any bill which remains unpaid 21 days after the billing date will be
charged with a late fee and the amount of this charge is determined by and may be changed by
the City Council from time to time.
57.5.2 INSUFFICIENT FUND CHARGE(BAD CHECK)
In addition to monies due,an additional charge shall be assessed for any checks returned unpaid
because of,but not limited to,"insufficient funds","account closed"or"unauthorized signature".
The amount of this charge is determined by and may be changed by the City Council from time
to time.
57.5.3 DUMPING WASTE AT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
There will be a charge of$10 for dumping waste at the wastewater treatment plant up to the first
20 gallons.There shall be a charge of$2 for each additional 10 gallons of waste dumped at the
wastewater treatment plant.The Administrator or his/her designee has the authority to not allow
dumping at any time,for any reason.
57.6 LIABILITY FOR CHARGES
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Liability for sewer service charges shall begin on the date the user is connected to the City's
sewer mains,in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance,and shall continue thereafter
unless the user is disconnected for nonpayment or other cause.The City shall have the right to
disconnect any use of sewer services for nonpayment of charges due for the services in
accordance with sub-Ordinance 14.
57.7 CITY USE OF FUNDS COLLECTED
The City Council does hereby find that the revenues generated by the rates and charges
Et established for the sewer system are sufficient to cause the systems to be a financially self-
supporting utility.The funds received from the collection of the charges or rentals authorized by
this Ordinance shall be deposited daily with the City Treasury,and shall be accounted for and be
known as the Utility Fund and when appropriated by the City Council,shall be available for the
purpose of payment of the costs and expenses of the management,maintenance,and repair of the
City's sewer system,and the wastewater pumping treatment and disposal works,and any surplus
in the funds shall be used for the payment of the interest on the certificates issued and
outstanding,or which may be issued,to provide funds with which to pay the City's portion of the
cost of constructing the sanitary sewerage system,or part thereof,and the sewerage pumping
treatment and disposal works and to retire the certificates when they mature,and/or for the
enlargement or replacement of the sanitary sewerage system,pumping,treatment,and disposal
works.
57.8 DEPOSITS
57.8.1 DEPOSITS REQUIRED
All users of sewer services shall be required to pay a deposit to the City.Deposit amounts shall
be determined by resolution of the City Council from time to time.RATEs OF DEPOSITS
57.8.3 RESIDENTIAL
Individually metered residential and small commercial units receiving sewer service shall pay a
deposit.The amount of this deposit is determined by and may be changed by the City Council
from time to time.
57.8.3 COMMERCIAL USERS
Commercial users sewer shall pay a deposit equaling the average consumption and charges of a
similar use for a two-month period of time,the average being calculated from an annual period
of time.If a similar use is nonexistent then a projected consumption rate and charge for a period
of time of two months will be determined by the City at its discretion.If after a period of time,
the projection is less than the actual disposal of wastewater,then the deposit will be increased
and the user will be required to pay the difference within 15 days of notification.
57.8.3 REFUND OF DEPOSIT AFTER TERMINATION
When service to any applicant is discontinued permanently,any remaining deposit,less any
amounts due the City for services rendered,shall be refunded without interest.
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' 57.8.5 APPLICATION
The deposit rates charged herein shall apply to any new user afterlthe effective date of this
Ordinance.However,if a user has previously had service terminated for nonpayment or had a
history of delinquency in payments,the City may at its option require that user to conform with
the deposit rates established herein when reconnecting,transferring service,or applying for new
service.
57.9 REQUIREMENT TO CONNECT TO CITY SYSTEMS
57.9.3 REQUIRED
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The owner,tenant,or occupant of each lot or parcel of land within the City which abuts a street,
alley,or other public way containing a sewer service,or which is located within 200 feet thereof,
and upon which lot or parcel a building or other inhabitable structure has been or shall be erected
for residential,commercial,or industrial use,shall connect the building or structure to the sewer
system or to any of the several and respective systems as may from time to time be extended so
as to be or become available within the aforesaid distance,and shall thereafter refrain from using
or cease to use any other method for the disposal of sanitary sewage,and shall thereafter pay all
the charges,fees,and rates provided therefor.All the connections shall be in accordance with the
rules and regulations adopted by the City Council,which rules and regulations may provide for
reasonable charges for making the connection.
A. The property owner shall be notified when water and/or sewer service is
available to their property.Sewer and/or water service shall be considered available to an
existing or new residential,commercial,or industrial building when the property line is
within 200 feet of an existing or future water and/or sewer line.
B. Sewer and/or potable water service charges shall be in effect within 365
days of notification of the availability of sewer and/or water service if connection is made
before the expiration of 365 days,upon actual connection.
C. The City shall notify the property owner of any on-site private sewer
system of the availability of the central sewer system.No less than one year prior to the
date the central sewer system will become available,the City shall notify the affected
owner of the on-site private sewer system of the anticipated availability of the central
sewer system and shall also notify the owner that the owner shall be required to connect
to the central sewer system within one year of the actual availability.
D. The owner shall have the option of prepaying the amortized value of the
required Connection and/or Capacity Fee charges in equal monthly installments over a
period not to exceed two years from the date of initial notification of anticipated
availability.
57.9.3 FAILURE TO CONNECT
No owner,tenant,or occupant of any such lot shall fail or refuse to connect with the sewerage
system within a 365-day period of time upon receiving notice by the appropriate City official to
connect the sewerage system.
57.9.3 UNAUTHORIZED CONNECTION
No person shall connect to,or turn on,any sewer service or cut-in,interconnect,tap,or make any
alteration to any main or distribution or collection pipe of the City's sewer water/system or
permit any connection or tapping to be made to the City's water/sewer system,on his/her
premises,or the premises occupied by him/her,or knowingly use the City's water/sewer service
from connections in violation of any provision of this Ordinance,or any rules or regulations
adopted by the City Council with respect thereto.
57.10 OWNER SEWER RESPONSIBILITIES
57.13.1 PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES
It shall be unlawful to permit or cause the flow of any of the following substances into the sewer
system of the City:
A. Any grease,fatty material,offal,or garbage.
B. Any stone dust,sand,dirt,gravel,sawdust,metal filings,broken glass,or any
material which may cause or create an obstruction in the sewer.
C. Gasoline,benzene,fuel oil,or any petroleum products or volatile liquids.
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D. Milk or any liquid milk waste products in quantities in excess of ten(10)gallons
during each 24-hour period.
E. Products such as;Cat Litter,Pharmaceuticals and controlled substances,needles,
ferrous or non-ferrous metal objects,rubber and elastics,Any material made from
non-woven fibers or woven fibers such as"Disposable Wipes","Flushable Wipes",
T "Wet Wipes"or any other material containing cloth or man-made fibers and
polymers such as Nylon and Teflon(i.e.Dental Floss).Products and materials made
—' from Rubber,Latex,and Nitrile.Plastics including feminine hygiene product
applicators and wrappers,as well as floss picks and cotton swabs should also be
included.
F. Storm water,surface water,groundwater,roof runoff,subsurface drainage,
swimming pool drainage,air conditioning system condensate water,and non-
contact cooling water.
G. Any other substances that can cause harm to the collection or treatment systems.
57.13.2 CHEMICALS
It shall be unlawful to cause or permit to flow into the sewer system any cyanide,phenols,or any
other chemical substance which interferes with,or prevents the functioning of,the wastewater
treatment plant.
57.13.3 INTERCEPTION(FOG)
Refer to sub-Ordinance 20.
57.13.4 BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND LIMITS
A. The admission into the public sewers of any waters or wastes having the
following shall be subject to the review and approval of the City.
B. A 5-day BOD greater than 250 parts per million by weight of suspended solids;or
C. Containing more than 1,000 parts per million by weight of suspended solids;or
D. Having an average daily flow greater than 2%of the average daily sewage flow of
the City.
E. Where necessary,the owner shall provide,at the owner's expense,such
preliminary treatment as may be necessary to reduce the BOD to 250 parts per
million and the suspended solids to 1,000 parts per million by weight,or reduce
objectionable characteristics or constituents to within the maximum limits
provided for,or control the quantities and rates of discharge of the waters or
wastes.Plans,specifications,and any other pertinent information relating to
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e: proposed preliminary treatment facilities shall be submitted for the approval of
the City,and no construction of the facilities shall be commenced until the
approvals are obtained in writing.
57.13.5 PLUMBING MAINTENANCE
The owner,tenant,or occupant of the property shall be continuously responsible for maintaining
and keeping the sewer pipes leading to and between the plumbing system of the premises to the
City's main,clean and free from obstructions,and shall not cause,suffer,or permit any article or
thing to be introduced into the pipe which causes a stoppage thereof.Installed clean-out caps be
maintained and present to prevent surface water,rainwater,and debris from entering the system.
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Failure to keep the pipes leading from the plumbing pipes to the sewer main clean and
maintained in proper condition shall give the City the right to cut off the potable water
connection,which shall not be reconnected until sewer pipes are cleaned and maintained
properly.
57.10.6 CORROSIVES OR INFLAMMABLES
No person shall make or maintain any connection with any public or private sewer,or
appurtenances thereof,whereby there may be conveyed into the same any suffocating corrosive
or flammable,or explosive liquid,gas,vapor,substance,or material.
57.11 NON-LIABILITY OF THE CITY
The City shall not be liable for any damage resulting from bursting of any sewer mains,service
pipe,or service connection or by discontinuing the operation of its sewerage collection treatment
and disposal facilities for repairs,extensions,or connections,or from the accidental failure and
possible back-up of the sewerage collection,treatment,and disposal system,from any cause
whatsoever.In case of emergency,the City may restrict the use of its wastewater collection
system in any reasonable manner,for the protection of the City and its wastewater collection
system.
57.12 CONNECTION BY CITY
No person,except those persons duly employed or authorized by the City for such purposes,
shall tap or make any connections to the City's sewer mains or lines.No person other than an
authorized City employee shall enter any public sewer or appurtenances thereof without a written
permit from the City.
57.13 EXTENSION OF EXISTING SYSTEMS
57.13.1 CITY APPROVAL OF ROUTES
Before allowing or agreeing to any extension of the sewer system,the City Council shall approve
the route to be adopted for the extension,and shall require the applicant to procure and deliver to
the City deeds conveying the easement of way or the entire route proposed for the constructing
and maintenance of the extension.Upon completion of the extension,and the extension being
inspected and approved by appropriate officials,the applicant shall transfer and assign the same
to the City by deed of conveyance,vesting title to the lines in the City.
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57.13.3 The entire cost of extension of the sewer system shall be borne by
the person applying for the service.The costs incurred by the applicant shall not
be reimbursed to the applicant.This expenditure by the applicant is a direct result
of the applicant's desiring to obtain the fullest degree of public health and safety
for his usage.
57.13.3.1 When any applicant shall propose to construct off-site sewer
improvements of sufficient capacity to serve other users,City Council may at its
discretion,should it determine it to be in the City,'s best interest,permit up to 50% _ .
of the connection fees required by sub-Ordinance 2 of this Ordinance to be used for
the cost of extending utility services.If the amount approved by the City is equal
to,or in excess of,the costs of constructing the extension,then upon payment of
the amount prior to construction the City may at its option construct or have
constructed the extension.If the amount approved by the City is not a significant
part of the total cost of any utility extension,then the City at its option may allow
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the applicant a partial credit against future connection fees due and payable in sub-
Ordinance 2 of this Ordinance.
57.14 DISCONTINUING SERVICE FOR NON-PAYMENT
57.14.1 It is the policy of the City to discontinue utility service to customers by reason of
nonpayment of bills only after notice and a meaningful opportunity to be heard on
:-7 disputed bills.The City's form for application for utility service and all bills shall
f.; contain,in addition to the title,address,room number,and telephone number of
Li the official in charge of billing,clearly visible and'easily readable provisions to
the effect:
A. That all bills are due and payable on or before the date set forth on the
bill;and
B. That if any bill is not paid by or before that date,a disconnect notice will
be mailed containing a cutoff date.If the bill is not paid within 10 days
of the disconnect notice date,services will be discontinued for
nonpayment;and
C. That any customer disputing the correctness of his bill shall have a right
to a hearing at which time he may be represented in person and by
counsel or any other person of his choosing and may present orally or in
writing his complaint and contentions to the City official in charge of
utility billing.This official shall be authorized to order that the
customer's service not be discontinued and shall have the authority to
make a final determination of the customer's complaint.
57.14.2 Requests for delays or waiver of payment will not be entertained;only questions of
f'. { proper and correct billing will be considered.In the absence of payment of the bill
E =" rendered or resort to the hearing procedure provided herein,service will be
discontinued at the time specified,but in no event until the charges have been due
and unpaid for at least 30 days.
57.14.3 When it becomes necessary for the City to discontinue utility service to a customer
for nonpayment of bills,service will be reinstated only after all bills for service
then due have been paid,along with a reconnect charge as detrerminined by City
Council from time to time.
57.15 UNLAWFUL TO TAP OR MAKE CONNECTIONS
It shall be unlawful for any person to tap or make any connection with the City sewer mains or
pipes other than owners of property within,or on,their own property without first procuring
therefor a written permit from the City.See Section 22 for penalty.
57.16 TAMPERING
It shall be unlawful for any person not authorized by the City to tamper with,alter,or injure any
part of the City wastewater system.See Section 22 for penalty. j
L.._ 57.17LIEN
57.17.1 In addition to the provisions heretofore set forth,in the event the charges
for sewer services are not paid within 30 days after rendition of the bill for the service,the
charges shall be deemed and are declared to be delinquent;and thereafter the delinquency shall
constitute a lien upon the real estate for which the service is supplied;and the City Manager is
authorized and directed to file sworn statements showing the delinquencies in the office of the
Clerk of the Circuit Court in,and for,the County;and the filing of the statements shall be
deemed notice of the lien of such charges for the service.This statement shall contain the legal
description of the premises served,the amount of the unpaid bill,and a notice that the City
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claims a lien for this amount as well as for all charges for sewer seined subsequent to the period
covered by the bill.
57.17.2 If the consumer of sewer whose bill is unpaid is not the owner of the
premises,and the City Manager has notice of this,notice shall be mailed to the owner of the
premises,if his address is known to the City Manager,whenever the bill remains unpaid for a
period of 60 days after it has been rendered.
57.17.3 The failure of the City Manager to record the lien claim or to mail the
notice,or the failure of the owner to receive the notice,shall not affect the right to foreclose the
lien for the unpaid sewer bill as mentioned in sub-Ordinance 18.
57.18 FORECLOSURE OF LIEN
57.18.1 Property subject to a lien for unpaid sewer charges shall be sold for
nonpayment of the same;and the proceeds of the sale shall be applied to pay the charges,after
deducting costs,as in the case of the foreclosure of statutory liens.The foreclosure shall be by
bill in equity in the name of the City.
57.18.2 The City Attorney is authorized and directed to institute the proceedings in
the name of the City in any court having jurisdiction over such matters against any property for
which the sewer bill has remained unpaid 60 days after it has been rendered,and the owner shall
be liable for all costs,including a reasonable attorney fee.
57.19 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
57.19.1 Use of Sewerage System by City
The City or any department or instrumentality thereof availing itself of the
services and facilities of the sewerage system shall pay for the users of the service
and facilities at the established rate unless exempted by action of the City --'
Council.
57.19.2 Adjustments for Leaks
The City shall not be responsible for any loss of water from leaks,breaks,or
otherwise on private property.The City shall not be responsible for any loss of
water due to customers failed water delivery system and shall be under no
obligation to make sewer billing adjustments for such leaks.
57.20 GREASE PREVENTION PROGRAM(FOG)
57.20.1 ADMINISTRATION
The Administrator shall administer,implement,and enforce the provisions of this sub-
Ordinance.
57.20.2 GREASE WASTE INTERCEPTOR GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Grease waste interceptors shall be required at all service facilities,including,but not limited to,
food service facilities,laundry or dry cleaning facilities,pet groomers,and hair salons,in the
City of Zephyrhills.If grease waste is produced in quantities that could otherwise cause line
stoppage or hinder grease waste disposal as determined by the Administrator.All fixtures within
such service facilities which may introduce fats,oil,grease,silt,sand,or hair into the wastewater
collection system must be connected through the grease waste interceptor,including sinks,
dishwashers,clothes washers,automatic hood wash units,floor drains,and any other fixture
which is determined by the Administrator to be a source of fats,oil,grease,sand,silt,or hair.In
no case shall grease waste be introduced into the wastewater collection system.
57.20.2.1 GREASE WASTE INTERCEPTOR INSTALLATION
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Grease waste interceptor location,design,and sizing shall be based upon the requirements found
in the plumbing provisions of the Florida Building Code and implementing administrative rules.
57.20.2.2 Existing Service Facilities
Existing service facilities that do not have a grease waste interceptor shall install a properly sized
interceptor(s)in accordance with the plumbing provisions of the Florida Building Code.
Plumbing connections shall be modified to accommodate the grease waste interceptor to comply
with this sub-ordinance within 365 days from the effective date of this sub-Ordinance,unless
, otherwise directed by the Administrator in writing.
57.20.2.3 UPGRADE OR REPLACE EXISTING GREASE WASTE INTERCEPTOR
Existing service facilities that have a grease waste interceptor and are not in compliance with this
sub-Ordinance shall be required to upgrade or replace the existing grease waste interceptor in
accordance with the Florida Plumbing Code within 365 days of first notification.
57.20.2.4 NEW SERVICE FACILITIES
All new grease waste interceptors installed at service facilities shall be of the type and capacity
required by the plumbing provisions of the Florida Building Code and approved by the
Administrator or his/her designee.
57.20.3 GREASE WASTE INTERCEPTOR MAINTENANCE
A. Service facilities with interceptors having a greater than 20-gallon capacity are required
to utilize a grease waste hauler permitted by Pasco County,Florida to pump grease waste
from the grease waste interceptor.Any discharge,overflow or spill that leaves the
confines of the grease interceptor and or sanitary sewer as a result of improper
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maintenance shall be classified as a"pass through"and shall result in a violation,subject
f• to appropriate penalties,in accordance with sub-Ordinance 22,until such a time that the
situation has been corrected and cleanup process is underway.Furthermore,the business
owner or designee must notify the Florida Department of Business and Professional
Regulations,Division of Hotels and Restaurants,within 24 hours of incident at its current
listed telephone number.
B. The service facility shall report pumping activities within five business days to the
Administrator on the form so designated by the City of Zephyrhills for such purposes.
C. In-ground grease waste interceptors shall be monitored at a minimum frequency of once
for every 90(ninety)days to determine if the standard is met.The schedule for pumping
shall be established by the Administrator.A registered service facility may file a request
for an alternate pumping frequency with the Administrator.Based on the results of the
monitoring report and the deviation from the standard,if any,the Administrator may
adjust the pumping frequency,but pumping frequency shall not exceed 180 days.If the
standard is not met,an increased pumping frequency shall be required.
D. The Administrator may require that,at the service facility's expense,appropriate
t_ monitoring facilities,such as a control manhole,be installed.
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E. Grease waste interceptor cleaning and maintenance shall include pumping the grease
waste interceptor until empty,and cleaning the side walls,baffle walls,cross-pipes and
inlet and outlet pipes.Internal piping shall be immediately restored to their original
design configuration should any damage occur.If multiple grease waste interceptors are
installed,all traps in the series must be pumped and cleaned according to the maintenance
schedule.
F. No emulsifiers,grease cutters or other chemicals,which could cause grease to pass
through the grease waste interceptor may be used in the maintenance of a grease waste
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interceptor or its drain lines.A live bacterial product,which does not contain any
enzymes,surfactants,emulsifiers,or substances that act as solvents for fat and does not
affect the wastewater collection system may be used in thel cleaning and maintenance,
upon approval by the Administrator and based on formulation and operational criteria
such as safety data sheets.
G. Grease interceptors must be pumped out completely and left empty.Decanting or pump
and return of grease waste are prohibited.
H. In-ground grease waste interceptors shall be pumped at a frequency that maintains a
grease and oil layer of less than six inches on top of the grease waste interceptor and a
solids layer of less than eight inches on bottom of the grease waste interceptor.The
measurement point for determination of the grease and solids layer shall be adjacent to
the outlet pipe.
I. Undersink grease waste interceptors shall be monitored by the service facility at least
once per week.Removal of grease waste and sediments is required when operational
capacity is reduced to 80%or less.This is calculated by the volume of the top(grease)
layer added to the volume of the bottom(sediment)layer,the sum of the layers is divided
by the total operational volume-[(Top in3+Bottom in3)/total operational in3].
J. The service facility shall be responsible for opening access covers or manhole covers to
the grease waste interceptor for inspection by the City of Zephyrhills.
K. The grease waste interceptor area and monitoring facilities shall be maintained safe,clear
of debris,and accessible at all times for observation,inspection,sample collection and
flow measurement of the service facility's discharge to the wastewater collection system.
L. Manholes shall be maintained at least to finish grade and will be maintained to prevent
inflow.
M. Upon discovery of a problem or damaged interceptor,the service facility manager shall
notify the Administrator within 72 hours of the discovery)!A maintenance response by the
service facility is required within 5(five)days.
57.20.4 SERVICE FACILITY IDENTIFICATION
It is unlawful for any service facility that generates grease or produces grease waste to discharge
same into the City of Zephyrhills's wastewater facilities without authorization from the
Administrator.
A. Authorization shall be given in the form of a grease waste registration certificate.
Application for a grease waste registration certificate shall be made to the Administrator
or designee.If,after examining the information contained in the application,the
Administrator determines that the proposed service facility does comply with the
provisions of this sub-Ordinance,a grease waste registration certificate shall be issued
allowing the discharge of grease waste into the City of Zephyrhills's wastewater
collection system.If the Administrator denies a service facility's application for a grease
waste registration certificate,the owner of the service facility may appeal the
Administrator's decision to the City Manager.To ripen the appeal,the owner of the
service facility must submit a written request to the City manager stating the grounds for
the appeal.The City manager's determination shall be final.
B. Each grease waste registration certificate shall be issued for a 5-year period commencing
from the date of the issuance.
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C. The service facility shall apply for grease waste registration certificate re-issuance a
minimum of 60 days prior to the expiration of the service facility's existing grease waste
registration certificate.
D. The term and conditions of the grease waste registration certificate may be subject to
modification by the City of Zephyrhills during the teen of the grease waste registration
certificate as limitations or requirements as identified in this sub-Ordinance are modified
{ or other just causes exist.
E. The service facility shall be informed of any proposed changes in the issued grease waste
registration certificate at least 60 days prior to the effective date of the changes.Any
changes or new conditions in the grease waste registration certificate shall include a
reasonable schedule for compliance.
F. As condition precedent to the granting of a grease waste registration certificate,the
recipient under this paragraph shall agree to hold harmless the City of Zephyrhills and the
City of Zephyrhills's officers and employees from any liabilities arising from the
recipient's operations under the grease waste registration certificate.
57.20.5 GREASE WASTE INTERCEPTOR MONITORING AND REPORTING
A. Pumpage from a grease waste interceptor shall be tracked by a manifest that confirms
pumping,hauling and disposal of waste.The manifest shall contain the following
information:
Grease waste interceptor information:
Name
Contact person
Address
Telephone number
Volume pumped and interceptor capacity
Date and time of pumping
Name and signature of service facility manger verifying the service facility
information.
Great waste hauler information:
Company name
Address
Telephone number
Pasco County Permit
Driver name and signature of grease waste hauler verifying grease waste hauler
information and service.
Truck decal Pasco County issue.
Destination information disposal site or facilities:
Company name/permit number(s)
Contact person(s)
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Address
Telephone number
Location of disposal site/facility
Volume received
Date and time of delivery
Signature of operator verifying disposal site and facility information.
B. A log of pumping and maintenance activities shall be maintained by the service facility •
manager for the previous 12 months.The log of pumping activities shall be posted in a
conspicuous location for immediate access by the City of Zephyrhills personnel.The log
shall include the date,time,maintenance performed or volume pumped,name of person
performing the maintenance(hauler,plumber or vendor),and Pasco County decal
number applicable to all work performed to the interceptor or associated plumbing.
C. The service facility shall maintain a file on-site of the records and other documents
pertaining to the facility's grease waste interceptor.The file contents shall include,but is
not limited to,the record,as-built drawings,record of inspections,log of pumping
activities and receipts,log of maintenance,and the file shall be available at all times for
inspection and review by the Administrator.Documents in the file shall be retained and
preserved in accordance with the City of Zephyrhills's public records retention policy.
57.20.6 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
In addition to those facilities noted under sub-Ordinance 20,every building or premises used or
occupied by any sewer user where any commercial or industrial operations are conducted or
permitted which result in the discharge into the sewer system of the City of any of the products,
waste products,or other substances in the manner and to the extent prohibited in this Ordinance
shall be equipped with an adequate and suitable catch basin,grease trap,filter,or other
interceptor,installed in such a manner that the products,waste products,or other substances
herein set forth will not flow into or be discharged into the sewer system.
57.21 CITY POLICY FOR CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL
57.21.1 AUTHORITY
The intent of this policy is to establish parameters and procedures for eliminating existing cross-
connections and preventing future cross-connections within the City's potable water system.The
Department of Environmental Protection Rules and Regulations F.A.C.62.555.360 and
American Water Works Association,M14 provides legal authority for establishing a cross-
connection control program.
57.21.2 CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL REQUIREMENTS
57.21.2.1 SERVICE CONNECTIONS
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All connections to the City's potable water system shall be designed,installed,and maintained in •
a manner to prevent contamination of the water distribution system.A back-flow prevention
assembly may be required at the service connection as a method of on-site containment.
57.21.3 SEPARATION OF SEWER AND DOMESTIC/POTABLE WATER LINES
Maximum obtainable separation of sewer lines and domestic or potable water lines shall be
practiced.A minimum horizontal separation of three feet(outside-to-outside)shall be maintained
between sewage collection lines.Smaller horizontal separation may be permitted with approval
of the Department of Environmental Protection.
57.21.4 COLOR CODING
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That all water lines carrying sewage shall be color coded green.
57.21.5 BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL
REQUIREMENTS AND ENFORCEMENT
For backlow prevention device and cross-connection control requirements and enforcement,
refer to the Potable Water Ordinance.
57.22 PENALTY
A. Any person who violates any provision of this Ordinance'for which no penalty is
otherwise provided shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine not
exceeding$500 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 60 days,or both the fine and
imprisonment.Except where otherwise provided,every day any violation of this
Ordinance shall continue shall constitute a separate offense.
B. Any person convicted of a violation of sub-Ordinances 9.3.2, 12,or 16 shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor by the second degree and punished as provided by the Florida Statutes.
57.22.1 PENALTY FOR UNAUTHORIZED EXTENSION
Any unauthorized or unapproved extension or use of the sewer system for the purpose of
avoiding the accurate metering of substances being discharged into the City sewer system shall
be deemed a misdemeanor punishable by a fine in an amount not to exceed$1,000 and
incarceration in the County Detention Center for a period not to exceed 30 days.In addition,the
City may assess a civil penalty in an amount no less than the revenue determined to have been
lost,but not in an amount to exceed twice the revenue determined to have been lost as a result
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SECTION 3.REPEALER
Any ordinance and/or resolution,or part of any ordinance and/or resolution,in conflict herewith
is hereby repealed to the extent of any conflict.
SECTION 4.SEVERABILITY
It is declared to be the intent of the City Council of the City of Zephyrhills,Florida,that if any
sub-Ordinance,subsection,sentence,clause,or provision of this Ordinance shall be declared
invalid,the remainder of this Ordinance shall be construed as not having contained said sub-
Ordinance,subsection,sentence,clause,or provision and shall not be affected by such holding.
SECTION 5.INCLUSION IN CODE
The provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Land Development
Code of the City of Zephyrhills,Florida.The sub-Ordinances of this Ordinance may be
renumbered or re-lettered and the word"ordinance"may be changed to"section","article"or
such other appropriate word or phrase in order to accomplish such.
--. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall become effective upon passage on the second reading and signing by the
Council President and the Mayor.
The 9{dinart99/388-19 was read and passed on the first reading in an open and regular meeting
of die City Counnl of the City of Zephyrhills,Florid. . this 9th day of Sept ber,2019.
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�' r Y Clerk "enneth M.Burge .,7rv., ouncil President
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, .-Theforegoing.Ordinance 1388-19 was read and passed on the second reading,following a public
• • 4erit ,lohipoil,and regular meeting of the City Coun it of the City of Zephyrhills,Florida,
on thi 8th dY'o 'OCtober,2019.
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Hillinan,City Clerk eth M.Burgess,J1of. (1.President
.• TI4foTegoing.prtinance 1388-19 was approved by me this 28th day of October,2019.
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• • • Gene Whitfi id,Mayor
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Approved as to legal form and legal content
Matthew E.Maggard,City Attorney
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