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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by
June 9, 2009
Ruben Barrera
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA,
PROTECTING PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELL-BEING
WITH RESPECT TO INDUSTRIAL WASTE DISPOSAL
PERMITS, PLAN REVIEWS, INSPECTIONS, AND OTHER
NECESSARY SERVICES BY AMENDING SECTIONS 15.20.010,
15.20.020, 15.20.030, 15.20.040, AND 15.20.050 OF CHAPTER
15.20 SANITARY SEWERS AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE,
ADOPTING THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CODE TITLE 20,
UTILITIES, DIVISION 2, SANITARY SEWER AND INDUSTRIAL
WASTE BY REFERENCE, AND REPEALING SECTIONS
15.20.060 - 15.40.040 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL
CODE, TITLE 15, DIVISION 2
Public Works
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, PROTECTING PUBLIC HEALTH,
SAFETY, AND WELL-BEING WITH RESPECT TO INDUSTRIAL WASTE DISPOSAL
PERMITS, PLAN REVIEWS, INSPECTIONS, AND OTHER NECESSARY SERVICES
BY AMENDING SECTIONS 15.20.010, 15.20.020, 15.20.030, 15.20.040, AND 15.20.050
OF CHAPTER 15.20 SANITARY SEWERS AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE, ADOPTING
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CODE TITLE 20, UTILITIES, DIVISION 2,
SANITARY SEWER AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE BY REFERENCE, AND REPEALING,
SECTIONS 15.20.060 - 15.40.040 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE,
TITLE 15, DIVISION 2."
2. Adopt a resolution setting the fees for stormwater monitoring and stormwater treatment Best
Management Practices (BMP) approval / monitoring.
Ord. (N-9
Adopted: K9esa,
3. Authorize the contract renewal with Los Angeles County Department of Public Works,
authorize staff to expend an amount not to exceed $250,000, and authorize the City Manager
or designee to execute contract documents.
4. Approve and appropriate an ongoing amount of $110,000 to Expenditure Account
14100-5161.001 and increase Revenue Account 100-4111.008 by $135,000, beginning Fiscal
Year 2009-10.
BACKGROUND
The City has a formal agreement in effect with the County of Los Angeles to perform industrial
waste permitting, inspection, and enforcement consistent with federal law, state law, and the
Santa Clarita Municipal Code. In turn, the County of Los Angeles bills the City for the cost of the
service provided.
The enactment of new state and federal legislative requirements has resulted in more stringent
regulations, significantly impacting the County's Industrial Waste Program implementation and
funding. As such, in 2002 the County updated Title 20, Division 2 of their code to reflect higher
fees to the extent necessary to reasonably recover its cost in protecting the sewer system,
stormdrains, and underground and surface waters from improper disposal of industrial waste.
Prior to the 2002 increase, the fees for the County's and City's Industrial Waste Program had
remained unchanged since 1989 with an annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase.
Pursuant to the contract, the County collects fees for industrial waste plan review, permits, and
inspection on the City's behalf. These fees are collected based on the City's original 1989 fee
structure, adopted by the City Council in 1990 (Ordinance 90-18) and has only included an
annual CPI adjustment. As a result, this fee structure no longer provides full cost recovery for the
City. This imbalance has resulted in the City's expenditures exceeding its revenues for the
Industrial Waste Program. As such, staff is recommending the City adopt the County's code by
reference, with the exception of stormwater monitoring and stormwater treatment Best
Management Practices approval and monitoring, which is indicated in 20.36.280 of the County
code. The reason for this exception is due to the City's capability of providing services for
stormwater monitoring and stormwater treatment BMPs approval and monitoring with its
existing resources. The provision of these services by City staff will eliminate duplication and
streamline the development process by not requiring County plan check and approval pursuant to
the Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan requirements. Additionally, the provision of
these stormwater specific services by the City will be at a lower cost to applicants and permit
holders.
As for the remaining industrial waste services identified in the County code, adopting the code by
reference allows the City's fee structure and any other amendments to the Industrial Waste
Program to remain in alignment with the County. It will also keep pace with the County's
provisions without adopting a new ordinance if and when the County code and/or fees are revised
in the future. Staff estimates businesses that use these services will experience, on average,
approximately 51 percent increase in industrial waste one-time permit fees and/or annual
inspection fees, plus a 5 percent administrative fee for the City's cost for the administration of the
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program. The administrative fee will not be charged for those services that will be provided by
the City. A public meeting was held for all stakeholders on April 30, 2009, to address any
concerns and questions. There were no attendees at the public meeting. However, staff did
receive one e-mail from an industrial waste permit holder who expressed the financial constraint
the increased fee would have on their operation.
Attached is the County's fee schedule from Fiscal Year 2008-09. The City has been informed
that these rates will remain the same for Fiscal Year 2009-10. All fees in this table will apply for
the City's industrial waste permit holders and applicants with the exception of the fees identified
as Type I12 (Inspection), P13 and R13 (Plan Review). Since City staff will now be providing
these services, these fees must be set by the attached resolution and adopted by the City Council.
The notice of public hearing was published twice, May 27 and June 3, 2009. The revised
ordinance will become effective 30 days after final passage and the increased fees will become
effective 60 days after final passage.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Industrial Waste Program is estimated to cost $235,000 annually. This represents an
increase of $110,000 annually to be completely offset by revenues.
ATTACHMENTS
Ordinance - Sanitary Sewer and Industrial Waste
Resolution
FY 2009-10 Fee Schedule
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:
A Public Hearing will be held before the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita on June 9,
2009, at or after 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st floor,
for consideration of adopting the County of Los Angeles Code Title 20, Utilities, Division 2,
Sanitary Sewer and Industrial Waste. This code provides for the regulation, permitting, and
inspection services related to the City's sewers and industrial waste program.
Copies of the code being considered for adoption are on file with the City Clerk, and are open to
public inspection.
Proponents, opponents, and any interested persons may appear and be heard on this matter at that
time. Further information may be obtained by contacting Ingrid Hardy, Management Analyst,
661-286-4068, Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, California.
If you wish to challenge this action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you
or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence
delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.
Dated: May 21, 2009
Sharon L. Dawson, MMC
City Clerk
Publish Date: May 27, 2009, and June 3, 2009
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ORDINANCE 09 -
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, PROTECTING
PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELL-BEING WITH RESPECT
TO INDUSTRIAL WASTE DISPOSAL PERMITS, PLAN REVIEWS, INSPECTIONS,
AND OTHER NECESSARY SERVICES BY AMENDING SECTIONS 15.20.010, 15.20.020,
15.20.030, 15.20.040, AND 15.20.050 OF CHAPTER 15.20 SANITARY SEWERS AND
INDUSTRIAL WASTE, ADOPTING THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CODE
TITLE 20, UTILITIES, DIVISION 2, SANITARY SEWER AND INDUSTRIAL
WASTE BY REFERENCE, AND REPEALING SECTIONS 15.20.060 - 15.40.040
OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 15, DIVISION 2
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. In order to protect public health, safety, and well-being relating to disposal
of industrial waste within the City, and to protect the quiet enjoyment of property pursuant to the
authority of Article XI, Section 7 of the California Constitution, Sections 15.20.010, 15.20.020,
15.20.030, 15.20.040 and 15.20.050 of Chapter 15.20 "Sanitary Sewers and Industrial Waste" of
the Santa Clarita Municipal Code are amended to read as follows:
"Section 15.20.010 Adoption of County Ordinance
A. There is adopted, except as otherwise provided, by reference, as a sanitary sewer and
industrial waste ordinance of the City of Santa Clarita, except as it is hereinafter amended, Los
Angeles County Code, Title 20, Utilities, Division 2, Sanitary Sewers and Industrial Waste, as
amended.
B. Three copies of the Los Angeles County Code, Title 20, Utilities, Division 2, have been
deposited with the City Clerk and shall be at all times maintained by the City Clerk for use and
examination by the public.
C. Los Angeles County Code, Title 20, Utilities, Division 2, Sanitary Sewers and Industrial
Waste, adopted by this chapter as the Sanitary Sewer and Industrial Waste Code of the City, are
amended to read as set forth in the sections below:
Section 15.20.020 Plan Review and Fees for Storm Water Monitoring and Treatment.
Section 20.28.260 Classes of businesses, processes and industries for plan review and
inspection fee is amended in to read as follows:
"Plan review and inspection fees for the categories listed below shall be fixed and established
from time to time by City Council resolution:
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Storm Water Monitoring
Storm Water treatment BMP Approval/monitoring"
Section 15.20.030 Deposit of Certain Substances Prohibited
A person shall not place, throw, or deposit, or cause or permit to be placed; thrown, or deposited
in any public sewer or main -line sewer any dead animal, offal, or garbage, fish, fruit, or vegetable
waste, debris, cut roots, other solid matters, or materials or obstructions of any kind, of such
nature, as shall clog, obstruct, or fill such sewer, or which shall interfere with or prevent the
effective use or operation thereof. A person shall not cause or permit to be deposited or
discharged into any such sewer any water, or sewage, or liquid waste of any kind containing
chemicals, fats, oils, and grease (collectively referred to as FOG), tars, or other matters in
solution or suspension, which may glob, obstruct, or fill the same, or which may in any way
damage or interfere with, or preventing the effective use thereof, or which may necessitate or
require frequent repair, cleaning out, or flushing of such serve to render the same operative, or
which may obstruct or cause an unwanted increase in the cost of treatment of the sewage or
which may introduce into a publically owned treatment works any pollutants(s) which cause pass
through interference. Stormwater runoff shall be discharged into a sanitary sewer.
15.20.040 Fees
Except for those services identified in 15.20.020, the City shall collect a 5 percent administrative
fee in addition to the fees charged pursuant to Los Angeles County Code, Title 20, Utilities,
Division 2, Sanitary Sewers and Industrial Waste, as amended.
15.20.050 Penalties
A. Every person violating any provision of this Chapter or any condition or limitation of permit
issued pursuant thereto is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction is punishable by fine not
exceeding $1,000.00 or by imprisonment in the County jail for a period not exceeding six
months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
B. Each day during which any violation described in this Division 2 as willful continues shall
constitute a separate offense punishable as provided by this Chapter."
SECTION 2. Santa Clarita Municipal Code Sections 15.20.060 - 15.40.040 are hereby
repealed.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall not take effect until thirty (30) days after its final
passage.
SECTION 4. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion
of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any
court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this
Ordinance and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof,
irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences,
clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
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SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify as to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall
cause a summary thereof to be published within fifteen (15) days of the adoption, including the
vote for and against the same, in accordance with Government Code Section 36933.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
day of 2009.
MAYOR
I, Sharon L. Dawson, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Ordinance 09 - was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at
a regular meeting of the City Council on the day of 2009. That thereafter, said
Ordinance was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the day
of 2009, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
AND I FURTHER CERTIFY that the foregoing is the original of Ordinance 09 -
and was published in The Signal newspaper in accordance with State Law (G.C. 40806).
CITY CLERK
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
CERTIFICATION OF
CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE
I, Sharon L. Dawson, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that this is a true
and correct copy of the original Ordinance 09 - adopted by the City Council of the City of
Santa Clarita, California on , 2009, which is now on file in my office.
Witness my hand and seal of the City of Santa Clarita, California, this day of 2009.
Sharon L. Dawson, MMC
City Clerk
By
Susan L. Caputo, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
RESOLUTION 09-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ESTABLISHING FEES FOR
CERTAIN REVIEW AND INSPECTION SERVICES
RELATED TO STORMWATER
, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita adopted Ordinance 09- on
June 9, 2009, directing the setting of two categories of fees by City Council resolution for
Stormwater Monitoring and Stormwater treatment BMP approval/monitoring by amending
Section 15.20.020 to the Santa Clarita Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, based on a fee analysis conducted by the City's consultant, the fees to be
charged do not exceed the cost to the City to provide the services.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita does hereby resolve as
follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council fixes and establishes the following fees:
Stormwater Monitoring is $159.00.
Stormwater Treatment BMP Approval/Monitoring is $159.00.
SECTION 2. The fees shall become effective 60 days after the effective date of
Ordinance No. 09 -
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this day of , 2009.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Sharon L. Dawson, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a
regular meeting thereof, held on the day of , 2009, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
CITY CLERK
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
CERTIFICATION OF
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION
I, Sharon L. Dawson, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that this is a true
and correct copy of the original Resolution 09- adopted by the City Council of the City of
Santa Clarita, California on , 2009, which is now on file in my office.
Witness my hand and seal of the City of Santa Clarita, California, this day of
52009.
Sharon L. Dawson, MMC
City Clerk
By
Susan Caputo, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
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423
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618
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568
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283
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423
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377
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1
710
P02
2
900
3
1089
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4
1278
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P05
5
1470
P06
6
1660
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1
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P08
2
994
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P09
3
1163
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4
1375
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6
1755
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6
2039
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1
756
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P14
2
948
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P15
3
1138
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P16
4
1326
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6
1616
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6
1707
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1
516
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2
710
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R03
3
900
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4
1089
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5
1278
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1470
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EXECUTIVE OFFICE
SACHT A. HAUlAl
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
SUPERVISORS
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1, SACHT A. HAMAI, Executive Officer -Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Los Angeles, do -hereby certify that the attached is a full, true and correct'
copy -of Division 2 of the Los Angeles County Code, Title 20 - Utilities (Current
through Ordinance 2008-0056, passed October 14, 2008) of which is on file in the
Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles and ex
officio the governing body.of all other special assessment and taxing districts,
agencies and authorities for which said Board so acts.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set'my
hand and affixed the seal of the County of
Los Angeles this 21St day of May , 2009
SACHT A. HAMAI, Executive Officer -Clerk of
the Board of Supervisors of the County of
Los Angeles.
By
eputy
383 KENNETH HAHN HALL OF ADMINISTRATION LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90012
(213) 974-1411 FAX (213) 620-0636
Cert- County Code Title 20_052109
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DEFINITIONS
Sections:
20,20.010
Definitions applicable to Division 2.
20.20.015
Act.
20.20.020
Board.
20.20.030
Cesspool.
20.20.040
Chief engineer.
20.20.050
Chimney.
20.20.060
County.
20.20.070
County engineer.
20.20.080
County health officer.
20.20.090
Dairy wastes.
10.20.095
Director.
20.20.100
Domestic sewage.
20.20.110
Effluent.
20.20.115
Septic tank effluent.
20.20.117
EPA.
20.20.120
Frontage.
20.20.130
House lateral.
20.20.135
Indirect discharge.
20.20.140
Industrial building.
20.20.150
Industrial connection sewer.
20.2011:+5
Industrial user.
20.20.160
Industrial waste.
20.20.170
Industrial waste treatment facility.
20.20.180
Inspector.
20.2 0.190
Interceptor.
20.20.195
Interference.
20.20.200
Licensed contractor.
20.20.210
Lot.
20.20.220
Main -line sewer.
20.20.222
National Categorical Pretreatment Standard.
20.20.224
New source.
20.20.225
NPDES permit.
20.20.226
Off-site disposal.
20.20.228
On-site disposal.
20.20.230
Ordinance.
20.20.235
Passthrough.
20.20.240
Permittee.
20.20.250
Person.
20.20.260
Pollution of underground or surface waters.
20.20.262
Publicly owned treatment works.
20.20.264
Pretreatment.
20.20.270
Public sewer.
20.20.280
Radioactive material.
20.20.290
Rainwater diversion system.
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20.20.300 Saddle.
20.20.310 Section.
20.20.320 Seepage pit.
20.20.330 Septic tank.
20.20.344 Sewage.
20.20.345 Sewer disposal.
20.20.350 Sewage pumping plant.
20.20.360 Shall and may:
20.20.361 STEP system.
20.20.365 Standard Industrial Classification.
20.20.370 Tapping.
20.20.380 Tee or T.
20.20.390 Trunk sewer.
20.20.395 Uncontrolled discharge.
20.20.400 Waste disposal facility.
20.20.410 Water pollution control plant.
20.20.420 Wye or Y.
Section 20.20.010 Definitions applicable to Division 2.
The definitions in this chapter shall govern the construction of this Division 2 of Title 20, and any
permits issued thereunder unless otherwise apparent from the context. _(Ord. 6130 Part 2 § 2001, 1952.)
Section 20.20.015 Act.
"Act" means the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. also known as the Clears Water Act, as
amended, 33 U.S.C. 1251, et seq. (Ord. 89-0101 § 1, 1989.)
Section 20.20.020 Board.
"Board" means the hoard of supervisors of the county of Los Angeles. (Ord. 6I30 Part 2 § 2002,
1952.)
Section 20.20.030 Cesspool.
"Cesspool" means and is a lined excavation in the ground which receives the discharge of a drainage
system, or part thereof; so designed as to retain the organic matter and solids discharging therein, but
permitting the liquids to seep through the bottom and sides, and constructed pursuant to the provisions of
the Plumbing Ordinance set out at Title 28 of this code. (Ord. 6130 Part 2 § 2004, 1952.)
Section 20.20.040 Chief engineer.
"Chief engineer" means the chief engineer of the County Sanitation District, the Municipal Water
District or County Water District that owns and operates public sanitary sewerage facilities, or the
County Mood Control District, or his authorized deputy, agent or representative. The district referred to
shall be that one stipulated by the context. (Ord. 9119 § I (part), 1966: Ord. 6130 Part 2 § 2005, 1952.)
Section 20.20.050 Chimney.
"Chimney" means a vertical section of a sewer pipe extending .either from a vertical tee set 90
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degrces to the main lime or from a long -radius one-quarter bend set vertically at the curb of property line.
and in either case, suitably reinforced with concrete. (Ord. 8690 § 2 (part), 1964: Ord. 6130 Parr -2 § 2006,
1952.)
Section 20.20.060 County.
"County" means the county of Los Angeles. (Ord. 6130 Part 2 § 2008, 1952.)
Section 20.20.070 County engineer.
"County engineer" means the director of public works of the county of Los Angeles, or, his
authorized deputy, agent, representative or inspector. (Ord. 89-0101 § 2, 1989: Ord. 6,130 Part ? § 2009,
1952.)
Section 20.20.080 County health officer.
"County health,officer" means the director of public health of the county of Los Angeles, or his duly
authorized representative. (Otd. 2006-0040-§ 108,2006: Ord. 613OTart 2 § 2010, 1952.)
Section 20.20.090 Dairy wastes.
"Dairy wastes" means the waste liquids incident,fo.operation of a dairy, including tivash wateF from
the milking barn, milk house, bottle washing equipment, and similar devices. (Ord: 6130 Part 2 § ?OI -2,
1,952.)
Section 20.20.095 Director.
"Director" means the director of public works of the.county of Los Angeles, or his authorized d6puty,
agent, representative or inspector. -(Ord. 89-0101.§ 3, 1989.)
Section 20.20.100 Domestic sewage.
"Domestic sewage" means the waterborne wastes,derived from ordinary living processes, and of such
character,as to permit satisfactory di'sposat,,without special treatment, into the public sewer or by means
of a private sewage disposal system. (Ord. 6130 Part 2 § 2014, 1952.)
Section 20.20.110 Effluent'.
"Effluent" means the liquid flowing out of any treatment plant or facility constructed and operated
For the,partial or complete treatment 'of" sewagd' or industrial waste. (Ord. 7519 § I '(part),- 1959: Ord,
6130 Part'2 § 2015, 1951)
Section 20.20.115 Septic tank effluent.
"Septic tank effluent" is effluent from private septic tanks and shall be considered, for the purposes
of this chapter involving the•discharge of septic tank effluent to a Septic Tank Effluent Pumping" pressure
sewer system (STEP), the same as �iridustrial waste. Whenever this chapter refers to industrial waste, the
reference shall include septic tank effluent. (Ord. 89-0006 § 2, 1989:)
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Section 20.20.117 EPA.
"EPA" means the United States Environmental Protection Agency. (Ord. 89-0101 § 4, 1989.)
Section 20.20.120 Frontage.
"Frontage" means the length or width in feet applied to a lot based on the benefit received from the
abutting sewer, as determined by the county engineer. (Ord. 8690 § 2 (part), 1964: Ord. 6982 § 2, 1956:
Ord. 6130 Part 2 § 2015.1, 1952.)
Section 20.20.130 House lateral.
"House lateral" means that part of the sewer piping within the street or right-of-way which extends
from the property 'or sewer right-ol=way line to a construction with the main -line sewer. (Ord. 8690 § 2
(part), 1964: Ord. 6130 Part 2 § 2016, 1952.)
Section 20.20.135 indirect discharge.
"Indirect discharge" or "discharge" into a sewer means the introduction of pollutant's into a POW
from any nondomestic source regulated under Section 307(b). (c) or (d) of the Act. (Ord. 89-0101 § 5,
1989.)
Section 20.20.140 Industrial building.
"Industrial building" means any building, structure or works which is; or which is designed oto be
used for the manufacture, processing or distribution of materials, equipment, supplies. food or
commodities of any description; or which is used or designed to be used as a school, sanitarium, hospital,
penal institution or charitable institution, together with all appurtenances thereto and the surrounding
premises under the same ownership Or control. (Ord. 6130 Part 2 § 2017, 1952.)
Section 20.20.150 Industrial connection sewer.
"Industrial connection sewer" means that part of the sewer piping within the street or right -of --way
which extends from the property or sewer right-of-way line to a connection with the main -line sewer
through which is discharged industrial waste. (Ord. 8690 § 2 (part), 1964: Ord. 7519 § I (part), 1959:
Ord. 6130 Part 2 § 2018, 1952.)
Section 20.20.155 Industrial user.
"Industrial user" or "user" means a source of indirect discharge. (Ord. 89-0101 § 6, 1989.)
Section 20.20.160 Industrial waste.
"Industrial waste" means any and all waste substances, liquid or solid, except domestic sewage, and
includes among; other things radioactive wastes and explosive, noxious or toxic gas when present in the
sewage system. (Ord. 6130 Part 2 § 2019. 1952.)
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Section 20.20.170 Industrial waste treatment facility.
"Industrial waste treatment facility" means any'works or device for the treatment, storage or control
of industrial waste within a site prior to disposal. (Ord. 11716 § 1, 1978: Ord. 6482 § 3,(part), 1956: Ord.
6130 Part 2 § 2021, 1952.)
Section 20:20.180 Inspector.
"Inspector" means the authorized inspector, deputy, agent or representative of the county engineer.
(Ord: 6130 Part 2 § 2022, 1452.)
Section 20.20.190 Interceptor.
"Interceptor" means and is a device designed and installed so as to separate and retain deleterious,
hazardous -or undesirable inaitcr from wastes. (Ord. 6130 Part 2 § 2023, 1952:)
Section .20.20.135 Interference.
"Interference" means a discharge which, alone or -in conjunction with a discharge or discharges from
other,sources:
A..Inhibits or disrupts the-POTW, its treatment processes or operations, or its sludge processes, use -
or disposal: and
B. Is therefore a cause of a violation of any requirement.of the POTW s NPDES,permit-(including an
increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation) or of the prevention of sewage sludge use or
disposal in compliance with the following statutory provisions and regulations or permits issued -
thereunder (or more stringent state or local regulations): Section 405 of thc,Clean Water Act, the,Solid
Waste Disposal Act (SWI)A) (including Title ll, more commonly referred to as the Resource,
Conservation and Rectivery Act (RCRA), and including the state regulations contained in any sludge
management plan prepared pursuant to Subtitle 'D of the SWDA), the Clean Air Act, and the Marine
Protection, "Research and Sanctuaries Act. (Ord. 89-0101 § 7, 1989.)`
Section 20,20.200 Licensed contractor.
"'Licensed contractor" means a contractor having a valid license issued pursuant to Chapter 9,
Division 3, of the Business and Professions Code, state of California, which license includes the
activities listed on tiie,permit applied for. (Ord. 6982 § 3 (part), 1956: Ord:`6130 Part 2 § 2024, 19,52.)
Section 20.20.210 Lot.
"Lot" means any piece or parcel of land bounded_ defined or shown upon a snap or deed recorded or
tiled in the office of the county recorder of Los Angeles County, provided, however, that in the event any
building or structure covers more area than a lot as defined above, the term "lot" shall include all such
pieces or parcels.of land upon which said building or structure is wholly or partly located to�.;ether with
the yards, courts and other unoccupied spaces legally required for the building,or structure. (Ord. 10020
§ 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 6130 Part 2 § 2025, 1952.) ;
'Section 20.20.220 Main -line sewer.
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"Main -line sewer" means any public sewer in a dedicated right-of-way in which changes in alignment
and grade occur only at manholes, or where angle points or curves between manholes have" been
approved by the county engineer. Such sewers are generally eight inches or more in diameter. (Ord: 6982
§ 3 (part). 196: Ord. 6130 Part 2 § 2026, 1952.)
Section 20.20.222 National Categorical Pretreatment Standard.
"National Categorical Pretreatment Standard." "MCPS," "National Pretreatment Standard,"
"Pretreatment Standard," or "Standard" means any regulation containing pollutant discharge ''limit
promulgated by the FPA in accordance"N4-ith Section 307(b) and (c) of the Act which applies to industrial
users. This term includes prohibitive discharge limits established pursuant to Section 403.5 of Title 40 of
the Code of f=ederal Regulations. (Ord. 89-0101 § 8, 1989.)
Section 20.20.224 New source.
"
"New source" means any building, structure. facility or installation from which there is or may be a
discharge of pollutants. the construction of which commenced after the publication of proposed
Pretreatment standards under Section 307(c) of the Act applicable to such source. (Ord. 89-0101 § 9,
1989.)
Section 20.20.225 NPDES permit.
"NPDES permit" means a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System permit issued pursuant
to Section 402 of the Act. (Ord. 89-0101 § 10, 1989.)
Section 20.20.226 Off-site disposal.
"Off-site disposal" means the disposal or removal of industrial wastds or other materials regulated by
this division to a site other than the premises where the wastes were generated, whether or not such site is
under the control of the industrial waste disposal pennittee.,(Ord. 89-0101 § H, 1989.)
Section 20.20.228 On-site disposal.
"On-site disposal" means the management, treatment, control or disposal, other than to the public
sewer system, of industrial wastes or other materials within the premises named in an industrial waste
disposal permit, whether or not the wastes were generated at the permitted site or by the pennince..(Ord.
89-0101 § 12, 1989.)
Section 20.20.230 Ordinance.
„Ordinance" means an ordinance of the: county of Los Angeles. (Ord. 6130 Part 2 § 2027, 1951)
Section 20.20.235 Pass through.
"Pass through" means a discharge which exits the POTW into the waters of the United Staies in
quantities or concentrations which, alone or in conjunction with a discharge or discharges from'other
sources, is a cause of a violation of any requirement of the POTW's NPDE~S permit (including, an increase
in the magnitude or duration of a violation.) (Ord. 89-0101 § 13, 1989.)
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Section 20.20.240 Permittee.
"Permittee7 means the'person to whom a pormit has been issued pursuant to the provisions of this
Division 2 of Title.20. (Ord. 6130 Part 2 § 2028, 1952)
Section 20.20.250 Person.
"Person" means an individual human being, a firm, -partnership or corporation, his or their heirs,
executors, administrators, assigns, officers or agents, the county of Los Angeles, and any municipal,
quasi -municipal or government agency, or district or officers thereof. (Ord. 6130 Part 2 §.2029, 1952.}
Section 20.20.260 Pollution of underground or surface waters.
"Pollution of under_& and or surface waters" means affecting the chemical. physical, biological and
radiological intdgrity of such waters by man-made or man -induced activities. (Ord. 89-0101 § 14,,1989;
Ord,. 6130 Part 2 § 2030, 1952.)
Section 20.20:262 Publicly owned treatment works.
"Publicly=owned treatment works" or ".POTW" means a treatment works as defined.by Section 212 of
,the Act, which is owned by a state or municipality (as _defined `by Section 502(4) of the Act)'. This
definition includes any devices and systems used imthe storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of
municipal sewage or industrial wastes of -a liquid nature. It "also includes sewers, pipes and other
conveyances only if they convey wastewater'to a POTW treatment plant. For the purpose of this division,
"POTW" shall also include any sewers that convey wastewaters ,to ,the POTW from outside the
municipality by contract. (Ord. 89-0101 § 15, 1989.)
Section 20.20.264 Pretreatment.
"Pretreatment" or "treatment" means the reduction of the amount of pollutants, the elimination of
pollutants. or the alteration of the nature of polllutant properties in wastewater to a less harmful state
prior to or in lieu of discharging_or otherwise introducing such pollutants into -a POTW or other disposal
facility. The reduction or alteration can be obtained by physical; chemical or, biological processes or
process changes by use of an industrial waste treatment facility or other means, except as pr6hibited by
40,CF'R Section 403.6(4). (Ord. 89-0101 § 16, 1989.)
Section 20.20.270 Public sewer.
"Public sewer" means a main -line sanitary sewer. dedicated to public use. (Ord. 6130'Part 2 §=2031,
1942:)
Section 20.20.280 Radioactive material.
"Radioactive material" is defined to be any material composed of or containing chemical elements
which spontaneously change their atomic structure by the emission of alpha or beta particles or gamma
rays or any other particles or rays or forms of energy. (Ord. 6130 Part 2 § 2032, 1952.)
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Section 20.20.290 Rainwater diversion system.
"Rainwater diversion system" means ani, dcN•ice designated to prevent the entry of stormwaters into
the public sewer system or other waste disposal or treatment systems, and to redirect storm flows to
appropriate areas. (Ord. 11716 § 3, 1978: Ord. 6130 Part 2'§ 2032.1, 1952.)
Section 20.20.300 Saddle.
A. "A'ye saddle" means a short pipe -fitting with a shoulder at one end to allow the application .of the
fatting.: to a hole tapped in the main -tine sewer such that the short pipe shall form a 45 -degree angle from
the train -line sewer pipe.
B. "Tee saddle" means a short pipe -fitting laith a shoulder at one end to allow the application of the
fitting to a hole tapped in the main -line sewer such that the short pipe shall form a 90 -degree angle from
the main -line suer pipe. (Ord. 11716 § 2. 1978; Ord.6982 § 4 (part), 1956: Ord. 6130 Part 2 § 2032.2,
1952.)
Sec_ tion 20.20.310 -Section.
"Section" means a section of the ordinance codified in this Division 2. unless some other ordinance
or statute is mentioned. (Ord. 6130 Part 2 § 2033. 1952.)
Section 20.20.320 Seepage pit.
"Seepage pit" means,a line -excavation in the.ground which receives the discharge of a septic tank, so
designed as to permit the effluent from the septic tank to seep through its bottom and sides. (Ord. 6130
Part 2 § 2034, 1952.)
Section 20.20.330 Septic tank.
"Septic tank" means a watertight receptacle, which receives the discharge from a sewera<,e system,
designed and constructed so as to retain solids. digest organic matter through a period of detention, and
allow the liquids to discharge either into the soil outside of the tank through a drainfield system or one or
more seepage pits, or into a S"T 1;P system. (Ord. 89-0006 § 3. 1989: Ord. 8690 § 3 (part), 1964: Ord.
61.30 Part 2 § 2034.1. 1952.)
Section 20.20.340 Sewage.
"Sewage" means any waterborne or liquid wastes. including domestic sewage and industrial waste,
but does not include or mean stormwater, groundwater, roof or yard drainage. (Ord. 7519 -§ 3 (part),
19,59: Ord. 6130 Part 2 § 2035. 1952.)
Section 20.20.345 Sewer disposal.
"Sewer disposal" means the disposal of industrial wastes or other materials into the public sewer
system by means of a direct connection to the public sewer system from the premises named'in an
industrial waste disposal permit. (Ord. 89-0101 § 17, 1989.)
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Section 20.20.350 Sewage pumping plant.
"Sewage pumping plant" means any works or device used to raise sewage from a lower to a higher
level or to overcome friction in a pipeline. (Ord. 6130 Part 2 § 2036, 1952.)
Section -20.20.360 Shall and may. -
"Shall" is mandatory and "may" is pennissive. (Ord. 61-30 Part 2 § 2038, 1952.)
Section 20.20;361 STEP system.
"STEP system" means a Septic Tank Effluent Pumping, system which is 'a public se%ker system,
operating under. pressure and especially designed to receive effluent from private septic tanks. (Ord. 89-
0006,§ , 1939.)
Section 20.20.365 Standard Industrial Classification.
"Standard Industrial Classification" or "SIC" means a, classification pursuant `to the Standard,
Industrial Classification Manual issued by the Executive Office of the President, Office of Management
and $udget, 1972, as amended. (Ord. 89-0101 ,§ 18. I'989)
Section -20.-20.370 Tapping.
"Tapping" means the forming of a tee or ww}-e branch connection to a main -line sewer -by installing a
tee -6r NVvc saddle after the sewer is in place. {Ord. 6982 § 4 (part), 1956: Ord. 6130 Part 2 §,2039.1,
3 9ti2.) ,
Section -20.20.380 Tee or T.
ee" or "T" means wfitting for a branch on which the spur joins the barrel ofthe pipe at an an -le of
approxirnately 90 degrees. (Ord. 6130 Part 2'§ 2040. 1952)
Section 20.20.390 Trunk sewer.
"Trunk sewer" nicans a sewer under the jurisdiction of a public entity other than the county of Los
Angeles. (Ord. 6130 Part 2 § 2041, 1952.)
Section 20.20.395 Uncontrolled discharge.
"Uncontrolled discharge" means any discharge. intentional or accidental, occurring in such a manner
that the discharger is unable to determine or regulate the quantity, duality or effects of the discharge.
(Ord. 89-0161 § 19, 1989.)
Section 20.20.400 ,Waste disposal facility.
"Waste disposal facility" means any dump, solid waste disposal site, transfer station, sanitary landfill,
land reclamation project, incinerator (except household inci�nerauI)rs and vvood,refuse to be burned in,a
suitable furnace), or -other similar site or facility which is used or intended to be used for the acceptance
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for transfer, salvage or disposal of rubbish, garbage or industrial waste, whether liquid or solid. (Ord.
11716 § 6, 1978. Ord. 6130 Part 2 § 2041.1. 1952.)
Section 20.20.410 Water pollution control plant.
"Water pollution control plant" means,any «orks or device for treating sewage except any industrial
waste treatment facility, and except any private sewage disposal system covered by the Plumbing Code
scat out at Title 28 of this code. (Ord. 11716 § 5, 1978; Ord. 8690 § 2 (part}; 1964; Ord. 6130 Part 2 §
2041.2, 1952.)
Section 20.20.420 Wye or Y.
"Wye" or "Y" means a fitting for a branch on -which the spur joins the barrel of'the pipe at an ankle
of approximately 45 degrees. (Ord. 6130 Part 2 § 2042, 1952.)
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Chapter 20.24
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections:
20.24.010 Title for citation.
20.24.020 Applicability of Division 2 provisions.
'20.24.030 Exceptions to Division 2 applicability.
20.24.040 References to additions and amendments.
20.24.050 Time limits -W Extension permitted when.
20,24.060 Water pollution control facilities -- Standards.
20.24.070 Maintenance of facilities -- Applicability of provisions.
"20.24.080 Maintenance of sewers anis laterals.
20.24.090 Inspection to ascertain compliance — Access required -- Acceptance of permit
conditions.
20.24.100
Enforcement — County engineer powers.
20.24.110
Delegation of powers..
20.24,120
identification for inspectors -and maintenance personnel.
20.24.130
Notice service procedures.
20.24.140
Obstructing access to facilities prohibited.
20.24.150
Interference with inspectors prohibited when.
20.24.160
Violation -- Penalty.
20.24.170
Continued violations.
20.24.175
Injunctive relief.
20.24.180
Severability. -
'20.24.190
Discharges to STEP sewer, systems.
20.24 200
Notification of uncontrolled discharges required.
20.24.210
Confidential information --Public *access.
Section 20,24:010 Title for citation.
The ordinance codified in Division 2 of this Title.20 shall be known as the "sanitary sever and
'industrial waste ordinance," and may be cited as such. (Ord. 6130 Part 1 § 1001, 1952.)
Section 20.24.020 Applicability of Division 2 provisions.
The provisions of this Division 2 shall apply to the discharge, deposit or disposal of all wastes,
including any material which may cause pollution of underground or surface waters, in, upon or atTecting
the unincorporated territory of the -county of Los Angeles; and the design, construction, alteration, use
and maintenance of' public sewers and house laterals, industrial connection sewers, water pollution
control plants; sewage pumping plants, industrial liquid -waste pretreatment plants, dairy sereen-
chambers, sand and grease interceptors, and appurtenances; the issuance of permits and the collection of
fees therefor, and fees to pay the cost of ch_ ecking plans, inspecting the construction and making record
plans of the facilities permitted hereunder; and providing penalties for violation of any of the provisions
,of this Division 2. (Ord. 5690 § 3 (part), 1964: Ord. 7519 § I (part), 1959: Ord. 6182 § 1, 1456: Ord.
6130 Part -I § 1002, 1952.)
Section 20.24.030 Exceptions to Division 2.applicabitity.
The provisions of this Division 2 do not apply to any county sanitation district or to any, work
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performed for a county sanitation district, nor do such provisions apply to any municipal water district or
county water district that owns and operates public sanitary sewerage facilities within its boundaries, nor
to any work performed for such district. (Ord. 9119 § I (part), 1966: Ord. 8023 § 1, 1961: Ord. 6130 Part
1 § 1003, 1952 )
Section 20.24.040 References to additions and amendments.
Whenever reference is made to any portion of the ordinance codified in this Division 2, such
reference applies to all amendments and additions thereto now or hereafter made. (Ord. 6130 Part 3 §
3001, 1952.)
Section 20.24 050 Time limits -- Extension permitted when.
Any time limit provided for in the provisions of this Division 2 may be extended by inutual written
consent of both the officer or department concerned and the permittee or applicant, or other person
affected. (Ord. 7519 § 3 (part'), 1959: Ord 6130 Part 3 § 3009, 1952.)
Section 20.24.060 Water pollution control facilities -- Standards.
Water pollution control plants and facilities shall be designed so as to produce an effect which will
not pollute underground or surface waters, create a nuisance, or menance the public peace, health or
safety. The county engineer shall consult with the State Regional Water Quality Control Board, health
officers and officials of industrial and public agencies, and from time to time promulgate standards which
may vary according to location, topography, physical conditions, and other pertinent factors (Ord. 11716
§ 7, 1978: Ord. 8690 § 3 (part), 1964: Ord. 6130 Part 3 § 3005, 1952.)
Section 20.24 070 Maintenance of facilities -- Applicability of provisions.
A. The requirements contained in Division 2 of this Title 20 covering the maintenance of water
pollution control plaits, sewage pumping plants, industrial waste pretreatment plants. dairy screen -
chambers, waste disposal facility interceptors, or other appurtenances, shall apply to all such facilities
now existing or hereafter constructed. All such facilities shall be maintained by the owners thereof in a
sate and sanitary condition, and all devices or safeguards which are required by this Division 2 for the
operation of such facilities shall be maintained in good working order.
B. This section shall not be construed as permitting the removal or nonmaintenance of any devices or
safeguards on existing facilities finless authorized in writing by the county engineer. (Ord 11,716 § 9,
1978: Ord. 8690 § 3 (part), 1964; Ord. 7519 § 3 (part), 1959: Ord. 6130 Part 3 § 3014, 1952.)
Section 20.24.080 Maintenance of sewers and laterals.
All house laterals, industrial connection sewers, septic tank outlet connections to STIP system, and
appurtenances thereto existing as of January 23, 195 3, or thereafter constructed. shall be maintained by
the owner of the property served in a safe and sanitary condition, and all devices or safeguards which are
required by this Division 2 for the operation thereof' shall be maintained in good working order. For
septic tanks connected to a STEP system, the limits of maintenance responsibility are: a) the septic tank
and its outlet pipe up to the point of connection to the STEP pumping unit wet well shall,be maintained
by the owner of the property served; b) the STEP pumping unit, wet well, pumped discharge piping and
mainlines shall be maintained by the public agency established for that }purpose; and c) the costs of the
electrical power for the STEP pump shall be paid by the owner of the property served. {Ord. 89-0006 § 5,
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1989: Ord. 6130 Part 3 § 3,015, 1952.)
Section 20.24.090 Inspection to ascertain compliance -- Access required --
Acceptance of permit conditions.
A. The director may inspect, as often as he deems necessary, every main -line sewer, sewage pumping
plant, water pollution, control plant, industrial waste pretreatment plant or facility, industrial sewer
connection, interceptor, dairy screen -chamber, neutralization basin, waste disposal facility; or other
similar'appurtenances to ascertain whether such facilities are maintained and -operated in accordance with
the provisions of this Division'2. All persons shall,permit and provide the director with access to all such
facilities at reasonable times.
B. An applicant,,by accepting a permit issued pursuant to this Division 2 does thereby consent and
agree t6 entry upon the premises described in the permit by the director at all reasonable times for the
purpose of
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L Inspection, sampling, floes• measurement or examination of records;
2. Placing on the premises devices for monitoring, flaw measurement or metering;
3. Inspecting and copying any records, reports, test results or other information required to, carry
out the provisions of this Division 2; and
4. Photographing any waste, waste container, vehicle, waste= treatment process, disdharge
location, or violation discovered during an inspection. (Ord. 89-0101 § 20, 1989: Ord. 11716 § 8,'I978:
Ord. 8690'§ 3 (part), 1964; Ord. 7514 § 3 (part), 1959.:,Ord. 6130 Part 3 § 3011, 1952.)
Section 20.24.100 Enforcement -- County engineer powers.
The county engineer shall enforce all the provisions, of this Division 2, and for such purpose shall
have the powers of a peace officer, Such powers shall not limit or otherwise affect the powers and•duties
of the county health officer. (Ord. 6130 Part 3 § 3004, 1952.)
Section 20.24.110 Delegation of powers.
Whenever, a power is granted to or a duty is imposed upon the county engineer, the county health
officer or other county officer by provisions of this Division 2, the power may be ,exercised or the duty
may belperformed by a deputy of the officer or a person authorised 'pursuant to law by the officer, unless
this Division 2 expressly provides otherwise. (Ord. 6130 Part 3 § 3002, 1952.) '
Section'20.24.120 Identification for inspectors and maintenance personnel.
The county engineer shall provide means of identification of inspectors and sewer maintenance men
which shall'identify them as such. Inspectors and sewer maintenance men shall identify themselves upon
regUest, when entering upon the work of any contractor or property owner for.any inspection or work
required by this Division 2. (Ord. 6130 Part 3 § 3010. 1952.)
Section 20. 24.130 Notice service procedures.
Unless otherwise provided in this Division 2; any notice required to be given -by the county engineer
under this divin sioshall be in writing, and served in the manner provided in the Code of Civil Procedure
for the service of process, or by registered or certified mail. If served by mail, the notice shall be sent to
the Iasi address known to the county engineer. Where the address is unknown, service may -be made as
above provided upon the owner of record of the property. (Ord. 7519 § 3 (part),' 1959: Ord. 6130 Part 3 §
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Section 20.24.140 Obstructing access to facilities prohibited.
No object, whether a permanent structure, or a temporary structure, or any object,which is difficult of
removal, shall be located on a sewer easement or placed in such a position as to interfere with the ready
and easy access to any facility described in Section 20.24.090. ,Any such obstruction. upon request.of the
county engineer, shall be immediately removed by the violator at no expense to the county; and shall not
be replaced. (Ord 9119 § i (part). 1966: Ord. 6130 Part 3 § 3012. 1952.)
Section 20.24.150 interference with inspectors prohibited when.
No person in the unincorporated area of the county shall, during reasonable hours, refuse, resist or
attempt to resist the entrance of the county engineer into any building, factory, plant, yard, field or other
place or -portions thereof in the performance of his duty within the power conferred upon him by law or
by Division 2 of this Title 20. (Ord. 6130 Part 3 § 3013, 1952.)
Section 20.24.160 Violation -- Penalty.
Every person violating any provision of this Division 2 or any condition or limitation of permit
issued pursuant thereto is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction is punishable by fine not
exceeding $1.000.00 or by imprisonment in the County.Jail for a period not exceeding six months; or by
both such fine and imprisonment. (Ord. 89-0101 § 21, 1989: Ord. 7519 § 3 (part), 1959: Ord. 6130?art 3
§ 3006. 1952.)
Section 20.24.170 Continued violations.
Each dav-during which any violation described in this Division 2 as wilful continues shall constitute
a separate offense punishable as provided by'this division. (Ord. 6130 Part 3 § 3007, 1952.)
Section 20.24.175 Injunctive relief.
The director may seek injfmctive relief for noncompliance with any provision of this Division 2 or
the conditions and limitations of any permit isued pursuant to this Division 2. (Ord. 89-0101 § 22, 1989.)
Section 20.24.180 Severability.
if any provision of the ordinance codif=ied in this Division 2, or the application thereof to any person
or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the ordinance and the application of such provisions to
other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. (Ord. 6130 Part 3 § 3003, 1952.)
Section 20.24.190 Discharges to STEP sewer systems.
No person shall make or allow any discharge of any material to a STEP sewer system for which he or
she does not have a valid discharge permit pursuant to this Division 2 and to Section 20.36.040. (Ord. 89-
0006 § 6, 1989.)
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Section 20.24.200 Notification of uncontrolled discharges required.
A. In the event of an uncontrolled discharge, the discharger or permittee shall immediately notify the
director of the incident by telephone. ")fie notification shall include location of discharge, type of
material, concentration and volume, and corrective actions taken.
13. Within 10 days after, the uncontrolled discharge, the discharger or-permittee,shall submit to the
director a detailed written ,repoft describing th,d cause of'the discharge, corrective action taken and
measures to be taken to prevent future occurrences. Such notification shall not relieve -the discharger. or
permittee of liability or fines incurred as'a result of the uncontrolled discharge. (Ord. 89-0101, §, 24
1989.)
Section 20.24.210 Confidential inforrrlation'--Public access.
Information and data coneernitig-,an industrial user obtained from reports, questionnaires, permit
applications, 'permits, monitoring programs- and inspections shall be available to the public or` other
governmental agency w=ithout restriction unless,the.user specifically requests and is able to demonstrate,
to the satisfaction of the'. director that the release of such information would divulge information,
processes or methods of production entitled to ,protection as trade secrets of the _user. Wastewater
constitutents and characteristics will not be recognized as confidential information. (Ord. 89-0101,§-24,
1989.)
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Chapter 20.28
ADMINISTRATION, PERMITS AND FEES
Sections:
20.28.010 Permits -- Issuance authorized when.
20.28.020 Fees -- Records required -- Disposition of funds.
20.28.030 Fees -- Estimated valuation procedures.
20.28.040 Fees — County work exempt when.
20.28.0-50 Hees -- Reimbursement authorized when -- Procedures for awarding contracts,
20.28.060 Certificate of final inspection -- Conditions.
.20.28.070 Refund procedures.
20.28.080 Educational work -- Performance authorized when.
20.28.090 Joint action with other public agencies.
Section 20.28.010 Permits --Issuance authorized when.
If it appears from the application for any permit required by this Division 2 that the work: to be
performed thereunder is to be done according, to the provisions of this division, the county engineer, upon
receipt of the fees hereinafter required, shall issue such permit. (Ord. 6982 § 5 (part), 1956: Ord: 6130
Part 4 § 4008, 1952.)
Section 20.28.020 Fees — Records required -- Disposition of funds.
The county engineer shall keep in proper books a permanent and accurate account of all fees received
under this Division 2, giving the names and addresses of the persons on whose accounts the same were
paid, the date and amount thereof, and the number of permits granted, if any, which books shall be open
to public inspection. The county engineer shall pay, all fees received by him into the county treasury and
take the treasurer's receipt therefor. (Ord. 6130 Part 4 § 4001, 1952.)
Section 20.28.030 Fees -- Estimated valuation procedures.
Whenever the fees required by this Division 2 are based on valuations, the county engineer shall
determine the estimated valuation in all cases, and for such purposes he shall be guided by approved
estimating practices. (Ord. 6541 § 2 (part), 1954: Ord. 6130 Part 4 § 4003, 1952.)
Section 20.28.040 Fees -- County work exempt when.
Neither the county of Los Angeles nor any public officer or body acting in his official capacity on
behalf of this county shall be required by this Division 2 to pay or deposit any fee. This section does not
apply where a public officer is acting with reference to private assets which have come under his
jurisdiction by virtue of his office. (Ord. 11716 § 10. 1978: Ord. 8690 § 4 (part), 1964: Ord. 6130 .Part 4
§ 4002, 1952.)
Section 20.28.050 Fees — Reimbursement authorized when -- Procedures for
awarding contracts.
A. The county engineer may recommend that the board, by the adoption of a resolution or the
approval of an agreement, authorize reimbursement to a subdivider, school district, special assessment
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district or person, either by direct payment or deferred reimbursement, for a portion of the cost of
constructin�-0 sanitary sewers for public use .where such severs can or will be used by areas outside;of the
area for vNhich the sewers are being installed; such authorization action shall conform with the
requirements of the applicable state laws,, shall include the establishment of a reimbursement district and
collection rates to be applied, and shall provide that notice be published inviting sealed bids on the wort:
proposed and that the bids be publicly opened.
B. The procedure for the receipt of bids and the award of contract for work to be done by a special
assessment district or any public agency directly controlled by state lave shall be as required by the
particular laves applicable-, for all other projects, the county engineer shall receive and analyze the bids,
and authorize4he principals involved to award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder. In the, event
that the low bid received exceeds the engineer's estimate bv- more than 10 percent, the, county engineer
.shall notify >he ,principals involved of the increase over the estimated cost. If the principals involved and
the county engineer agree, the contract may be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, otherwise all
bids shall be rejected and the proposal readvertised for new bids. (Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 9119
§ I (part), 1966: Ord. 8690 § 5, 1964: Ord. 6130 Part 4 § 4007.1, 1952.)
Section 20.28.060 Certificate of final inspection --Conditions. =
When it appears to the,satisfaction of the county engineer that all work done under the permit has
been constructed according to and meets the requirements of all the applicable provisions of this Division
2, and that all fees have been' paid, the county engineer, if requested, shall cause to be. issued to the
_permittee' constructing such work a certificate of final inspection. The certificate shall recite that such
work as is co��ered by the permit has been constructed aceording.to this Division 2, and that said work is
in an approved. condition. (Ord. 6982 $ 5 (part),. 1956: Ord. 6130 Part 4,§ 4009, 1952.)
Section 20.28.070 Refund procedures.
A. In the. -event -that any person shall have paid a fee as required under the sections set forth below
and no work or processing has been done on these 'functions, by the county engineer and the project has
been formally abandoned or cancelled, such person, upon presentation to the county engineer of a request
`in writing, on special provided forms, shall be entitled to a refund in an amount,to 80 percent of the fee
actually paid:
Section Type of Fee
20.32:120 Sewer construction permit fees -- fable 1
20.32.200 "Cap fee
20.32.2 16 Manhole reconstruction inspection charges
20.32.-230 Plan checking fees
20.32.2=10 Sever easement processing fees
20.32.22 50 Special studies -- Preparation and checking fees
20.32.260 Reimbursement processing fees
20.32:280 Charges for sewer maintenance
20.36.230 Industrial waste disposal permit -- Application fee -- Schedule.
'B. In the event that the county engineer has commenced any plan checking or other work for which a
fce`was paid, or the contractor has commdnced work on the construction, no portion of the fee shall be
refunded.
C. Refund requests must be submitted within a nne-year period aftcr�thc date the fee was paid.
D. The county engineer shall satisfy himself as to the right of such person to ,a refund, and each
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refund shall be paid as provided by law for the payment of claims against the county. (Ord. 11716 § 11,
1978: Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 8690 § 4 (part), 1964: Ord. 6541 § 2 (part), 1954: Ord. 6130 Part
4 § 4005. 1952.)
Section 20.28.080 Educational work -- Performance authorized when.
The county engineer, may perform educational work, and may cooperate with civic organizations,
industries, water companies and public agencies whenever, in the opinion of the county engineer, such
work and cooperation is essential to the development of standards or procedures which will prevent
creation of a public nuisance, or menace to the public health or safefy, or pollution.of underground or
surface waters. (Ord. 6130 Part 4'§ 4006, 1952.)
Section 20.28.090 Joint action with other public agencies.
The county engineer may contact, confer, and negotiate with officials of any public agency and may
recommend to the board a contract by which the county and one or more public agencies may jointly
exercise any powers pertinent to the enforcement of the provisions of this Division 2 and any similar
statute, ordinance, rule or regulation of such public agencies, common to all. The county engineer may
enter'into agreements with other public agencies for the purpose of control of industrial waste disposal
and may in conjunction with such agencies issue joint permits for industrial waste disposal to satisfy the
requirements of Division 2 of this title. The county engineer may also recommend to the board a contract
between the county and any city within the county. (Ord. 1 1716 § 12, 1978: Ord. 6130 Part 4 § 4007,
1952.)
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Chapter 20.32
SANITARY SEWERS
Sections:
20.32.009PART Part 1. Server Construction Permit
20.32.010 Required when -- Period of validity.
20.32.020 Not required when.
20.32.030 Application — Form and contents.
20.32.040 Plan approval prerequisite to issuance.
20.32.050 'Tapping fee payment required when.
20.32.060 Permit from other agencies required when.
20.32.07 0 Requirements for pumping and treatment plants.
20.32.080 Excessive discharge of sewage -- Conditional permit requirements.
.20.32.090 Permit for use of temporary facilities-- Conditions.
20.32.100 Nontransferability of permits.
20.32.109PART Part 2. Fees and Deposits
20.32.110 Connection to public sewer -- Payment of fees required.
20.32.120 Sewer construction permit fees -- Table 1.
20.32.130 Connection charges — Designated.
20.32.140 Connection charges -- Sewers constructed under federal aid exempt
20.32.150 Area and connection cha ages in reimbursement districts.
20.32.160 Reduction of charges for payments to other entities.
20.32.170 Connections to trunk sewers -- Permit requirements.
20.32.180 Sewer connection permit -- Determination of capacity -- Agreement on future,
assessments.
20.32.190 Sewer connection permit -- Charges for portions of_property.
20.32.200 Tap fee. ,
20.31.210 Manhole reconstruction inspection charges.
20.32.220 Future assessments for additional benefits.
20.32230 Plan checking fees.*
20.32.240 Sewer easement processing fees.*
20.32.250 Special studies—Preparation and checking fees.
20.32.260 Reimbursement processing fees.
20.32.270 Charges for maintenance district annexation, formation, exclusions and
dissolutions.
20.32.280 Charges for sewer maintenance.
20.32.290 Cesspool truck disposal fee.
20.32.300 Deposit of collected moneys.
20.32.310 Special sewer maintenance fund -- Use restrictions.
20.32.320 Recordkeeping requirements.
20.32J29PART Part 3. Design Standards
20.32.330 New main -line severs.
20.32.340 Water pollution control and sewage pumping plants.
20.32.350 New house laterals. ;
20.32.360 Condominium sewers.
20.32.371) Larhe lots -- Sewer service requirements.
20.32.380 Participation in project -- Letter requirements.
20.32.390 Dedication of sewers.
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20.32.400
Exceptions to requirements authorized when.
20.32.410
Plan preparation by registered civil engineer.
20.32.420
Sewer plans.
20.32.430
Sewer easement requirements.
20.32.440
Main -line sewers -- Size specifications.
20.32.4+0
Main -line sewers -- Minimum velocity.
20.32.460
Bench marks and elevations.
20.32.470
20.32.480
20.32.490
20.32.500
20.32.510
20.32.520
20.32.530
20.32:540
20.32.550
20.32.560
20.32.570
Soil conditions.
Grades.
Main -tine sewers -- Alignment and location in street.
Main=line sewers -- Depth.
House laterals -- Specifications generally.
House laterals — Depth.
End structures -- Location specifications.
20.32.579PART
20.32.580
20.32.590
20.32.600
20.32.610
20.32.620
20.32.630
20.32.639PART
20.32.640 Injuring or 'removing sewers or equipment.
20.32.650 Dumping of effluent -- Conditions.
20.32.660 Manholes -- Opening or entering prohibited. ;
20.32.670 Manholes — Cleaning required after dumping effluent.
20.32.680 Reconnection following violations — Conditions — Cost°reimbursement.,
20.32.690 Reimbursement for repairs and maintenance following violations.
Manhole structures.
Substructures.
Pipe materials — Approval required.
Vitrifled clay pipe -- Installation specifications.
Part 4. Inspection
Materials aid construction — Conformity with standard specifications.
Inspection by county engineer -- Requirements.
1lotice to county when ready for inspection.
Work to.be convenient and uncovered-.
Using facilities before inspection prohibited -- Exceptions.
Correction of defective work. f`
Part 5. Maintenance :x
Section 20.32.009PART Part 1. Sewer Construction Permit
Section 20.32.010 Required when —Period of validity.
A. No person other than the person specifically excepted by this Division 2 shall connmcncc; do or
cause to be done, construct or cause to be constructed; use or cause to,be used, alter or cause to be altered
any public sewer, main -line sewer, house lateral, sewage puinping plant;, water pollution control plant. or
other- similar appurtenance in the county of I.os Angeles without first obtaining a sewer construction
permit from the.county engineer.
B. A sewer construction permit issued by the county engineer shall'expire one year from the date -of
issuance, except when the plans were approved in accordance with an agreement either with another
governmental agency, or with the county for a subdivision as required by the Subdivision Ordinance set
out at Title 21 of this code, or reimbursement in acccxdance with Section 20.28.050, the permit shall be
valid for the period specified in the agreement. (Ord. 117 16 § 13, 1978: Ord. 10020 §3 (part), 1970: Ord.
8690 § 6 (part), 1964: Ord. 6130 Fart 5 Ch. I § 5101, 1952.)
Section 20.32.020 Not required when.
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The provisions of this Division 2 requiring permits shall not apply to contractors constructing public
sewers and appurtenances under contracts awarded by the board and entered into under proceedings had
or taken pursuant to any of the special procedure statutes of this state providing for the construction of
sewers and the assessing of the expense thereof against the lands benefited thereby, or under contracts
between the contractor and board of supervisors. (Ord. 8023 § 2, 1961: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. i § 5102,
1952.)
Section 20.32.030 Application -- Form and contents.
A. Any person requiring.a sewer construction permit shall make written application to the county
engineer
B. The county engineer shall provide printed application fortes for the permits provided for by this
Division 2, indicating thereon the information to be furnished by the applicant. The county engineer may
require, in addition to the information furnished by the printed form, any additional information from the
applicant which will enable the county engineer to determine that the proposed wort: or use complies
with the provisions of this Division 2. (Ord. 8690 § 6 (pan), 1964: Ord -6130 Pail 5 Ch. I § 5104, 1952.)
Section 20.32.040 Plan approval prerequisite to issuance.
No sever construction permit shall be issued until the county engineer has checked and approved the
plans in accordance with Section 20.32.420 and the other applicable provisions of this Division 2: (Ord.
10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 8690 § 6 (part), 1964: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. I § 5108, 1952.)
Section 20.32.050 Tapping fee payment required when.
A. When, in the opinion of the county engineer, it is necessary to connect.a house lateral to a public
sewer at a point where no connection facility has been provided, application for a public sewer tali shall
be submitted and a fee for tapping the public sever shall be pard by the applicant before the permit is
issued for the construction of the house lateral. All -tapping of public sewers, except trunk sewers; shall
be performed by the county engineer.
B. Exception. Tapping of the public sewer as required on sewer plans approved by the county
engineer shall be constructed by a licensed contractor. ,(Ord. 6982 § 5 (part), 1956: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch.
I § 5105, 1952.)
Section 20.32.060 Permit from other agencies required when.
Belore granting any permit for the construction, installation, repair or removal of any sewer, or
,appurtenances thereto, which will necessitate any excavation ar fill, in, upon or under any public street,
highway or right -o# -way under the jurisdiction of another public agency, the county engineer shall
require the applicant to first obtain a permit from the agency having jurisdiction. (Ord. 10020 § 3 (part),
1970: Ord. 8690 § 6 (part), 1964: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 1 § 5106, 1952.)
Section 20.32.070 Requirements for pumping and treatment plants.
Before granting a permit for the construction of any sewage pumping plant.or water pollution control
plant, the county engineer shall check and approve the plans or required modification thereof as to their
compliance with county, state and other governmental laws or ordinances, and shall require that the
facilities be adequate in every respect for the use intended. (Ord. 8690 § 3 (part), 1964; Ord. 6130 Part 5
Ch. I § 5109, 1952.)
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Section 20.32.080 Excessive discharge of sewage -- Conditional permit requirements.
A. Any person proposing to have sewage discharged from any property to a public sewer in
quarith'ies or at a rate greater than the capacity for which the sewer was designed, when proportioned to
such property. and which such additional quantity will immediate]), overload the sewer, shall be denied a
permit_ to connect any facilities to the sewer which will discharge more than the proportionate share
allotted to the property. However, if such additional discharge will not immediately but may in the•firture
overload the sewer, a conditional permit to connect to the sewer may be issued after the owner�of the
prdperty agrees -by a covenant satisfactory to the county engineer recorded against the land to construct
or to share in the cost of consfrucfion of additional sewer capacity at such future time as the county
engineer determines that an overload situation exists or is imminent.
13. The -owner of the, property shall supply a faithful performance bond guaranteeing compliance with
the terms of the covenant, in a penal sum which, in the opinion of the county engineer, equals theTuture,
cost of construction of sewer facilities to carry such additional discharge.
C. The.faithful performance bond shall be kept in full force and effect until such additional discharge
is discontinued or until such additional sewer facilities are completed, and this obligation shall pass to
succeeding owners of the property.
D. If any owner fails to supply and keep in effect the,required faithful performance bond or fails to
comply with the terms of the covenant, the conditional permit allowing such additional discharge may be
revoked, and the continuing of such additional discharge thereafter will constitute a violation of this
Division 2,
E. The provisions of this section shall also apply to any property previously connected to .a public
sewer, the discharge from which, is later proposed to be increased or is found to have been increased
substantially beyond the proportionate share of public -sewer capacity allotted to the property.
F. The provisions of this section do not apply to properties subject to the requirements of Ordinance
7888, entitled "West Hollywood and Sherman Sewer Charge Ordinance,"'and set forth in Divisidn;3 of
,this title, nor to properties subject to any similar ordinance now or hereafter enacted which requires
ppyrrient for such additional sewer capacity prior to the issuance of a building or sewer connection
permit. (Ord. 10020 §.3 (part), 1970: Ord. 8690 § 6 (part), 1964: Ord. 61'30 Part,5 Ch. i § 5110, 1952.)
Section 20.32.090 Permit for use of temporary facilities— Conditions.
The county engineer may issue sewer connection permits for two or more buildings to be served by a
temporary private sewage disposal system if all of the following conditions have"bee11 met:
A. 'File sewer collection system has been constructed in accordance with the provisions of this
Division 2;
B. A permanent sewage disposal system has been approved as to concept, plans and land use by all
state and local re?ilulatory agencies -having jurisdiction:
C. The constriction of a permanent sewage disposal system has been guaranteed to the satisfaction
of the county engineer and the director of health services, either by the posting of bonds in accordance
with the Subdivision Ordinance set out at Title 2 F of this code, or by other satisfactory assurances;
D. The temporary sewage disposal system is approved by the county engineer, the director of public
health, and all other state and local regulatory agencies having jurisdiction. The conditions for such
approvals shall include a stated time limit for the use of such temporary system, and shall provide for the
termination ot'such use,and the connection to the guaranteed permanent sewage,disposal system;
E. A .cash deposit in an amount established by the county engineer has been deposited with.the
county engineer to insure the satisfactory maintenance of the temporary sewage disposal system;
F. Provision has, been made for the inclusion "of the area served ,by the temporary sewage disposal
system in a sewer maintenance district or other taxing entity capable of generating adequate maintenance
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and operational funds in the event that public operation of the temporary system should become
necessary. (Ord. 2006-0040 § 109. 2006: Ord. 10757 § 1, 1973: Ord. 6130 fart 5 Ch. I § 5111, I952.)
Section 20.32.100 Nontransferability of permits.
Permits issued under Part I of this chapter are not transferable from one person to another person or
from one location to another location. (Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. l § 5103, 1952.)
Section 20 32.109PART Part 2. Fees and Deposits
Section 20.32.110 Connection to public sewer-- Payment of fees required.
Any person desiring to connect any lot to a public sewer shall, as a prerequisite to obtaining the
pennits required by the Plumbing Code set out at Title 25, pay all fees or charges which may be required
by Sections 20.32.130, 20.32.150, 20.32.170 and 20.32.200 of this chapter. (Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970:
Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 2 § 5203, 1952.)
Section 20.32 120 Sewer construction permit fees -- Table 1.
Before granting any permit for the construction of main -line sewer, house lateral sewer, water
pollution control plant, sewage pumping plant, and whenever a permit for any industrial waste treatment
or disposal facility is required by the county engineer, the county engineer shall collect the following fees
from the applicant to cover the cost of field inspection of the proposed construction, procuring or
preparing record plans, automobile mileage, and all overhead and indirect costs:
Table I — Inspection And Record Plan Fees
For a Total Valuation
of Proposed Worts
$ 600.00 or less $ 65.00
601.00 to
$ 1.000.00
1,001.0010
1.500.00
1,//5(0{{ 1.00to
2,0/00.(0}0
2,001 .00 to
2,500.00
2,501.00 to
3.000.00
3.001 00 to
3,500.00
3,501.00 to
4,000.00
4,001.00 to
4,500.00
,x,501.00 to
5,001.00 to
6,001.00 to
7,001.00 to
8,001.00 to
9,061.00 to
5.000.00
6,000.00
7.000.00
8,000.00
9.000.00
10,000.00
Permit Fee
130.00
210.00
295.00
375.00
450.00
525.00
600.00
675.00
740.00
870.00
985.00
1,090.00
1.190.00
1,280.00
A. l"or each $1.000.00, or fractional part thereof, of the total valuation of the proposed work in
excess of $10,000.00 and not exceeding $50,000.00, an additional$85.00;
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B. For each $1.000.00, or fractional part thereof, of the total valuation of the proposed work in
excess of $50,000 00 and not exceeding, $100.000.00; an additional $65.00,
C. For each $1,000.00, or fractional part thereof of the total valuation of the proposed work in
excess of $100,000.00, an additional $50.00,
D. For additional work approved by the county engineer but not included in the original permit, the
applicant slialI pay a base fee of $8.00 and an additional fee'of $8.00 for each $100.00, or fractional part
thereof. of the total valuation of such additional work:. (Ord. 11716 § 15, 1978: Ord. 10020 § 4 (part),
1970; Ord. 9690'§§ 7 and 3 (part). 1964; Ord. 7314 § 1, 1958: Ord. 6982 § 6, 1956; Ord. 6541 § 2 `(part),
1954: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 2 § 5202, 1952.)
`Section 20:32.130 Connection charges -- Designated.
A. No permit shall be issued for the direct connection of any lot to a public sewer which has been
constructed at no,cost to such lot, or to a trunk sewer in which capacity has been assigned by the owner
thereof to the county of Los Angeles until, in addition to any other fees required by this -Division 2 and
by the Plumbing Code set out at Title 28, there has been paid a connection charge in an amount equal to
$12.00 per front foot of the lot sought to be connected if said lot is rectangular and has an average depth
of 100 feel or.more. If the shape of lot is other than the usual rectangular shape, or unusual in area, and
tlme'strict adherence to 'tile above mentioned provision would require payment of an amount not
commensurate with the benefits to be received, the provisions of this section as to the amount to be
charged may, be modified as determined ,by the county engineer. 1n no case shall the charge be less than
$300.00, unless reduced by the charges of another public -entity as provided in Section 20.32.160.
B. Property owned by a public entity and being used by such entity in the performance of a
'vovenmimental function' is exempt from the requirements of this section. (Ord. 81=0043 § 1, 1981: Ord.
11716 § ' I 7, 1978: Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 7314 § 3r 1958: Ord. 6130 fart 5 Ch. 2 §. 5204,
1952:)
Section 20.32.140 Connection charges -- Sewers constructed under,federal aid
exempt.
When a public sewer has been constructed under federal aid, any lot to be connected to such sewer
shall be exempt from the connection charge specified by Section 20.32.130: (Ord. 10020 § 3 (part),' 1970:
Ord. 7314 § 4 (part), 1958: Ord, 6130 Part 5 Ch. 2 § 5204,1, 1952.)
Section 20.32.150 Area and connection charges in reimbursement'districts.
A. II' any property is in a sewer reimbursement district which has been formed by the board in
accordance with Section 20.28.050, no permit shall be issued for the connection of such property to a
public sewer until, in addition to any other fees required by this ordinance and by the Plumbing Code set
out at Title 28,, all area charges and frontage charges required by this section have been paid.
B. An area. charge computed by the area rates established for the reimbursement district shall be
collected, whether or not additional public sewer is being constructed to serve the property.;If the
property is in more than one reimbursement district, an area charge shall be collected for each district.
C. Additionally, if the reimbursement agreement provides for frontage reimbursenment, any lot
located in the frontage reimbursement area and seeking direct house connection to any public sewer shall
pay a reimbursement district connection charge in the amount, specified below.
D. ]'he reimbursement district connection ,charge shall be computed at the rate of $7.00 per front foot
of the lot sought to be connected, with the frontage to be determined as provided in Section 20.32.130,
but in no case shall be charged less than $200.00.
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I'. If a reimbursement district connection charge is collected as provided in this section; then the
connection charge required by Section 20.32.130 shall not be collected. (Ord. 1 1716 § 18, 1978: Ord.
10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 8690 § 8 (part). 1964: Ord.'7314 § 4 (part), 1958: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 2 §
5204.2. 1952.)
Section 20.32.160 Reduction of charges for payments to other entities.
In the event that any public entity requires a connection charge or fee for use of a trunk sewer prior to
the issuance of a permit by the county engineer. the charge in the amount required in Section 20.32.130
shall be reduced by the amount of the charge or connection fee made by the public entity, or shall be
waived if such other charge or fee is greater than the amount herein required. (Ord. 7314 § 4 (part); 1958:
Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 2 § 5204.3, 1952 )
Section 20.32.170 Connections to trunk sewers -- Permit requirements.
No permit shall be issued for the direct connection of any lot to a trunk sewer until the applicant has
first obtained a permit for such connection from the owner of such trunk sewer. (Ord 11716 § 19; 1.978:
Ord. 10020 § 3 (pari). 1970: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 2 § 5205, 1952.)
Section 20.32.180 Sewer connection permit -- Determination of capacity -- Agreement
on future assessments.
A. No permit,shall be issued for the direct connection of any lot to a public sewer which was not
designed for and intended to directly serve such lot unless the county engineer first determines that there
is additional capacity available in such sewer beyond that required to serve the property for which'it was
designed.
B. further, if such lot may in the future be included in a special assessment improvement district
which would provide sewers for such lot and adjoining area, such connection permit shall not be'issued
until the connection charge specified by Section 20.32.130 and any other applicable charges have been
paid, and the property owner has executed and recorded in the office of the county recorder a waiver
which states that he will not protest inclusion in, and will pay the assessment for, such improvement
district. Such waiver and agreement shall be part of the conditions of ownership of the property and shall
be binding on all heirs. successors and assigns to the property. (Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 9119 §
I (part), 1966: Ord. 7314 § 5 (part). 1958: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 2 § 5206, 1952.)
Section 20.32.190 Sewer connection permit -- Charges for portions of property.
Whenever a sewer connection permit is requested for only a portion of a lot and the county engineer
finds that only such portion will be benefited by a sewer connection, and that both the area of such
portion and the remaining area of such lot conform to the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance' as set
forth in Title 22 of this code, a house server connection permit may be issued for such portion and all
charges required by this ordinance shall be based on the dimensions of such portion. (Ord. 10020 § 3
(part), 1970: Ord. 7314 § 5 (part), 1958: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 2 § 5207, 1952.)
Section 20.32.200 Tap fee.
The county engineer shall collect from the applicant a fee of $154.00 to tap the public sewer, «which
shall include the installafion of a saddle furnished by the applicant but no excavation, backfill or
resurfacing. (Ord. 84-0109 § 1, 1984: Ord. 11716 § 14, 1978: Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 6982 § 5
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(part), 1956: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 2 § 5201, 1952.)
Section 20 32.210 Manhole reconstruction inspection charges.
A. A permit shall be obtained from the county engineer whereever construction, reconstruction or
adjustment is to be performed adjacent to an existing sewer manhole, to,aseertain that the sewer lines and
manholes have `been thoroughly cleaned and the manholes have been satisfactorily constructed,
reconstructed or adjusted to county standards.
B. This inspection is also required for construction of industrial waste measuring manholes;
reconstruction ofadjustment of any portion of manhole due to service connections or grading -or paving
operation, or any other work which in the opinion of the county engineer may cause damage to a
manhole..
C. The fee shall be $56.00 for the first manhole and $28.00 each for each additional manhole. These
fees shall cover the costs of field inspection, automobile mileage, and all overhead and indirect: costs.
(Ord. 11716 § 16, 1978: Ord. 7' 14 § 2, 1958: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 2 § 5202.1, 1952.)
Section 20.32.220 Future assessments for additional benefits.
In the event that any lot which has paid any charges required under Section 20.32.110 receives
additional benefit from any public or trunk sewer, nothing contained in Part 2 of this chapter shall relieve
thin property owner from future payment of charges as herein provided nor from a special assessment
levied under a statute of the state of California for such additional benefit. (Ord. 10020 § 3 (part),` 1970:
Ord. 7314 § 7 (part), 1958: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Eh. 2 § 5210, 1952.)
Section 20.32.230 Plan checking fees.*
Any person required by Chapter 20.32 of this division to have plans checked and processed shall pay
to the director of public works the following fee -or fees for the service:
1. If the total valuation of the proposed work-, as determined by the director of public works, 'is
$5:000.00 or less, the plan checking fee will be $1,328.00; i
2. For each $100.00 or fractional part thereof of the total valuation of the proposed work in excess
of $5.000.00, and -not exceeding $20,000.00, an additional 12.00%;
3. For each $100.00 or fractional part thereof of the total valuation of the -proposed work in,Cxcess
of $20.000.00, an additional 9.85%-.
4. If any portion of the plans, or specifications, including changes in materials after having been
checked, or after being approved and signed by the county engineer are required to be redrawn,
rechecked or revised; the applicant shall pa} a rechecking fee in the amount of the estimated cost -of
doing the work as determined by the county engineer;
5. If the plans have been submitted three times for checking and are not ready for approval, the
applicant shall pay for each additional submittal a fee in the amount of the estimated cost of doing the
work as determined by the county engineer,
6. if any portion,of plans which,have been abandoned or which have expired pursuant 'to Section
20.32.420 are resubmitted, the applicant shall pay a fee as if work was new.
Beginning on July 1, 2003, and thereafter on each succeeding July 1, the amount of each fee in this
section shall be adjusted by the lesser of 1) the increase, if any; in the Consumer Price Index (CPI)Tor all
urban consumers, in the Los Angeles, Anaheim, and Riverside areas, as published by the United States
Government Bureau of"Labor Statistics, from April of the previous calendar year to March of the current
calendar year, or 2) the increase, if any, in the cost of providing the,service for which the,fee is collected,
as confirmed by the Auditor -Controller; the adjusted fee shall be rounded to the nearest dollar: provided,
however, ribiwithstanding any of the 'above, no fee' shall exceed the cost of providing'the service for
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which the fee is collected. (Ord. 2005-0033 § 7; 2005: Ord. 2003-0017 § 4. 2003: Ord. 90-0067 § 2,
1990: Ord. 8 1-004 ) § 2, 1981: Ord. 11716 § 20. 1978: Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970. Ord. 8690 § 8'(part),
1964: Ord 6541 § 3 (part), 1954: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 2 § 5217, 1952.)
*Editor' s Note: Fee changes in this section were made by the director of public works due to increases
in the Consumer Price Index and are effective July 1, 2008.
Section 20.32.240 Sewer easement processing fees.*
A. For each private contract requiring the processing of sewer easements, the county engincer shall
collect from the applicant a fee of $762.00 for the first parcel description and title report, and $359.00 for
each additional parcel through which a sewer easement is required. In the event it is necessary to revise
the description and/or title report due to realignment or revision of the easement, the county engineer
shall collect an additional fee of $460.00 for each parcel.
B. For each private contract requiring the vacation of a sewer easement, the county engineer shall
collect /tom the applicant a minimum fee of $2.189.00. In the event it is necessary to revise the boundary
of the proposed vacation due to any revisions submitted by the -applicant, the county engineer shall
collect an additional fee of $160.00 for each revision.
C. Beginning on July 1, 2005, and thereafter on each succeeding July 1, the amount of each; fee in
this section shall be adjusted by the lesser of: (1) the increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index (CAI)
for all urban consumers in the Los Angeles, Anaheim, and Riverside areas, as published by the united
States Government Bureau of Labor Statistics, from April of the previous calendar year to March of the
current calendar year, or (2) the increase, if any, in the cost of providing the service for which the fee is
collected, as confirmed by the auditor -controller. The adjusted fee shall be rounded to the nearest dollar;
provided; however, notwithstanding any of the above, no fee shall exceed the cost of providing the
services for which the fee is collected. (Ord. 2004-0029 § 1, 2004: Ord. 90-0067 § 3, 1990: Ord. 81-0043
§ ), 1981: Ord. 1 1903 § 1, 1979: Ord. 11716 § 21, 1978: Ord. 8690 § 8 (part), 1964: Ord. 7314 § 9;(part),
1958: Ord. 6541 § 3 (part), 1954: Ord. 61 )0 Part 5 Ch. 2 § 5218, 1951)
*Editor' s Note: Fee changes in this section were.made by the director of public works due to increases
in the Consumer Price Index and are effective July 1, 2008.
Section 20.32.250 Special studies -;Preparation and checking fees.
A. Before proceeding, with the preparation of an area, reimbursement, or other special study, the
county engineer shall collect from the person making the request for the work a fee in the amount, of lite
estimated cost of doin, the work, as determined by the county engineer. but not less than $350.00.
B. if the cost of doing the work exceeds the fee -originally collected. a supplemental fee shall be
collected to cover the additional cost as determined by the county engineer.
C. If the county engineer determines that a flow measurement of this existing system is required,
there will be an additional minimum fee of not less than $600.00 per manhole.
1). Studies prepared by others and submitted for checking by the county engineer shall be subject to
the fee requirements stated above, except that the minimum fee shall be $200.00. (Ord. 90-0067 § 4,
1990: Ord. 81-0043 § 5, 1981: Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 8960 § 8 (part), 1964: Ord. 6541 § 3
(part), 1954: Ord. 61 )0 Part 5 Ch. 2 § 5220. 1952.)
*Editor' s Note: Fee changes in this section were made by the director of public works due to increases
in the Consiumer Price Index and are effective .1uly 1. 2008.
Section 20.32.260 Reimbursement processing fees.
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For each private contract requiring reimbursement under Section 20.28.050, the applicant shall pay,
in addition to the plan checking fee, a fee of 52,000.00 for the preparation of reimbursement documents
and maps. Ifthe cost of doing the work exceeds $2,000.00, a supplemental fee shall be collected to cover
the additional cost, as determined by the county engineer. (Ord. 90-0067 § 5, 1990: Ord. 81-0043 § 4,
1981. Ord. 1-1716 § 22, 1978: Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 8690 § 8 (part), 1964: Ord, 6541 § 3
(part), 1954: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 2 § 5219. 1952.)
*Editor' s mote: Fee changes in this section were made by the director of public works due to increases
in the Consumer Price Index and are effective July 1, 2008.
Section 20.32.270 Charges for maintenance district annexation, formation, exclusions
and dissolutions.
A. Any person who desires to place -a newly constructed public sewer system in operation, and the
;property so benefited is not within a maintenance district, shall pay a charge as determined by the county
engineer to cover the cost of' processing, including the necessary state of California processing fee, the
annexation or formation.
B. There will be no charges under this section for processing the dissolution of a maintenance district
or the exclusion of any portion of a maintenance district.
C. If the sum collected is for processing an annexation to an existing maintenance district, it shall be
deemed to have .been appropriated for the year in which the sum was collected, and shall be transferred to
the county treasurer and credited to the funds of such district.
D. If the sum collected is for the formation of a new maintenance district, it shall be deemed to have
been, appropriated for the year in which the sum was collected, and shall be placed in trust and expended
therefrom far ,the purposes intended. The remainder of such sum, if any, shall be credited to the new
district when formed. (Ord. 11716 § 25, 1978: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 2 § 5223, 1952:)
Section 20. 32.280 Charges for sewer maintenance.
A. Any person who desires to place a newly constructed public sewer system in operation prior: to, the
availability of sewer maintenance revenue from the property to be served by such sewer system, shall pay
a sewer maintenance charge in an amount determined by the county engineer to cover such cost of
maintaining such system from the time the sewer is placed in operation until the property so benefited is
included in a maintenance district and revenue becomes available.
B. Such charge shall be computed by multiplying $4.17 ,hy-the number of manholes to be constructed
by'the number of months before the property benefited can be included in a maintenance district and
revenue becomes available.
C. If a sewa e pumping plant or a water pollution control plant is included in the computations, an
additional sum shall be paid as determined by the county engineer to cover the maintenance and
operation costs until the property benefited can be included in a maintenance district and revenue
becomes available.
D. If the newly constructed sewers are in an area served by an existing sewage pumping plant or
water pollution control plant, an additional sum shall be paid as determined by the county engineer to
cover the additional maintenance and operation costs until the property benefited can be included`in the
maintenance district and revenue becomes available.
E. If the property benefited is to be annexed to an existing maintenance district, the sun) collected
snail be deemed to have been appropriated for the year in which, the sum was collected and shall be
transferred to the county treasurer and credited to the funds of such district.
F. If a new maintenance district is to be formed, the sum collected shall be deemed to have been
'appropriated for the year in Which the sum was collected and shall be placed in trust and expended
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therefrom for the purposes intended. The remainder of such sum; if any, shall be credited to the new
district when formed. (Ord. 84-0109 § 2. 1984. Ord. 11716 § 24, 1978: Ord. 9119 § 1 (part), 1966: Ord
8690 § 9, 1964: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 2 § 3222. 1952.)
Section 20.32.290 Cesspool truck disposal fee.
Operators of cesspool pump trucks desiring to discharge the contents of their tanks into facilities
provided at county maintenance yards, in conformance with Section 20.32.650, may do so upon payment
of a disposal fee of $3.00 for each truck load. (Ord. i 1716 § 23, 1978: Ord. 7314 § 10. 1958: Ord, 6130
Part 5 Ch. 2 § 5221, 1952.)
Section 20.32.300 Deposit of collected moneys
A. Except as otherwise provided in this Division 2, all money received under Sections 20.32.130,
20.32 200 and 20.32.290 shall be deposited with the county treasurer and credited to the special sewer
maintenance fund.
B. All monev received under Section 20.32 270 shall be deposited in trust for transfer 4o the
appropriate reimbursement "deferred accounts receivable" fund, or to the subdivider, school district or
person,, in accordance with the terms of the agreement entered into between the contractor and the board
as set forth in Section 20.28.050. (Ord. 9119 § 1 (part), 1966: Ord. 8690 § 8 (part), 1964: Ord. 7314 § 7
(part), 1958: Ord. 7026 § 1, 1956: Ord. 6982 § 7.5. 1956: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 2 § 5212, 1952.)
Section 20.32.310 Special sewer maintenance fund — Use restrictions.
Money deposited in the special sewer maintenance fund, as provided in Section 20.32.300; may be
upended by the county engineer, contingent upon receipt and availability of such funds, to accomplish
the purpose set forth in Section 5471 of the I lealth and Safety Code, for which no other provisions have
been made or for such other sewer purposes that the board of supervisors may authorize not in conflict
xvith existing laws. (Ord. 7314 §- 7 (part), 1958: Ord. 6982 § 9, 1956: Ord. 6130, Part 5 Ch. 2 §'5213.
195?:),
Section 20.32.320 Recordkeeping requirements.
The county engineer shall keep a permanent record of all applications and a permanent and accurate
account of all pavmenis received under Sections 20.32.130 and 20.32.I 50 of this chapter. (Ord. 73.14 § 7
(part), 1958: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 2 § 5211, 1952.)
Section 20.32.329PART Part 3. Design Standards
Section 20.32.330 New main -line sewers.
New main -line sewers shall conform to the requirements of Part 3 of this chapter unless otherwise
specifically excepted. (Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 6 § 5601, 1952.)
Section 20.32.340 Water pollution control and sewage pumping plants.
New water pollution control plants and sewage pumping plants shall conform to the requirements of'
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Pan 3 of this chapter unless othenvise,specifically excepted. (Ord. 8690 § 3 (part), 1964: Ord. 6130 Part
5 Ch. 6 § 5602, 1952,)
Section 20.32.350 New house laterals.
New house laterals shall conform to the requirements of Part 3 of this chapter unless otherwise
covered by the Plumbing Code, set out at Title 28, of this code, as amended. (Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 6 §
5603, ,1952.)
Section 20.32.360 Condominium sewers.
New condominium developments shall be served with main -line sewers and house lateral sewers
such that each building will have a separate and independent connection to a main -line sewer. (Ord.
11716 § 27. 1978: Ord. 6130 Part.S Ch. 6 §'5625, 1952.)
Section 20.32.370 Large lots -- Sewer service requirements.
Where a lot is of sufficient size that the Zoning Ordinance, as set out at Title 22 of this code, does
not prohibit its division into smaller parcels; each of such possible parcels into which such lot legally
may be divided, upon which 'One or more buildings containing plumbing facilities are or may be located,
shall be considered as a separate lot. Separate, house laterals shall be constructed, to the main -line sewer
for each of such ,possible parcels except where.the owner has filed an affidavit as provided in Section
'I I I0(d) of Ordinance 2269, the Plumbing Code (see Title 28 of this code). If the main=line sewer does
not extend to a paint from which such possible parcels can be served'in accordance with the requirement's
of Section 20.32.530, the -main -line sewer must,be extended in compliance with Section 20.32.530: (Ord.
10020 § 3 (part), 1970:'Ord. 6982 §-9 (part), 1956: Ord. 61130 Part 5 Ch. 6 § 5604, .1952.)
Section 20.32.380 Participation in.project -- Letter requirements.
A. A "letter of participation," prepared on a form provided by the county engineer, shall be
'Submitted before approval of public sewer plans describing all properties which have part] cipated'in the
cost of the prqiect.
B. All such properties listed will be exempt ,frorn the connection charge only, specified in Section
20.32.130.
C. The "letter of participation" shall not be revised after the "sewers have -been accepted for public use
by the board. 4
D. Exception: The "letter of participation" shall not be revised after a reimbursement agreement
authorized under Section 20.28.050 has been approved by the board. Listed participants will be exempt
from the reimbursement district connection charges specified in Section 20.32.150 established for that
proicct in which they have participated. (Ord. 9119 § 2, 1966: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 6 § 5624, 1952)
Section 20.32 390 Dedication of sewers.
A. An offer of'dedication of sewers to the county shall be included'in the agreement_to construct
sewers for a new subdivision which accompanies the faithful.performance security guaranteeing the
construction required as a condition for the recordation of the tract map or parcel map.
B. Before plank for the construction of any other public main -line sewer are approved by the county
cngincer, the person causing such plans to be prepared.shall present an 'offer of dedicaiion," signed and
acknowledged, on forms provided by the county engineer.
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C. When the construction of the sewer, other than sewers required for new subdivisions, has been
completed and accepted by the board of supervisors. the sewer becomes a public sewer. When the
construction of the sever is in conjunction with a tract or parcel map. the sewer shall be accepted by the,
county engineer on behalf of the board of supervisors and at such time becomes a public sewer.
D No sewer shall be accepted for dedication by the county of Los Angeles unless such sewer. has
been constructed in conformity with the requirements of Division 2 of this 'Title 20. (Ord. 83-0020 § 1,
1983: Ord. 9119 § I (part). 1966: Ord. 6982 § 9 (part). 1936: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 6 § 5623,1952.)
Section 20.32.400 Exceptions to requirements authorized when.
If a literal compliance with any engineering requirement of this Division 2 is impossible or
impractical because of peculiar conditions in no way the fault of the person requesting an exception, and
the purposes of this Division 2 may be accomplished and public safety secured by an alternate
construction or procedure, and the county engineer so finds that such alternate complies with .sound
engineering practice, he may grant an exception permitting such alternate construction or procedure.
(Ord. 8690 § 12 (part), 1964: Ord. 6130 Pari 5 Ch. 6 § 5622. 1952.)
Section 20.32.410 Plan preparation by registered civil engineer.
Any plans submitted for approval under the provisions of this Division 2 shall be prepared by or
under the direction of and shall be signed by a registered civil engineer of the state of California: (Ord.
10020 § 21970: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 6 § 5604.1.1952.)
Section 20.32.420 Sewer plans.
A. Before a sewer construction permit required by Section 20.32.010 may be issued, plans for the
proposed construction shall be submitted to and approved by the director of public works, unless the
director of public works determines that plans are not necessary.
B. After the fee required by Section 20.32.230 has been paid, the director of public works shall
check the submitted plans for compliance with the requirements of this ordinance and other applicable
laws and ordinances of the county, state, or other governmental jurisdiction.
C. If' plan corrections and other requirements necessary for plan approval have not been completed-
within
ompletedwithin one ycar after the checked plans are returned by the of public works, it shall constitute
abandonment of the work and the director of public works shall so notify the person who has submitted
the plans.
D. Approval of a sewer plan shall expire two years from the date of the approval, unless
construction of the facilities has commenced
E. Resubmission of abandoned and expired plans shall be subject to new plan check fees'as
specified in Section 20.32.230_ (Ord. 2005-0033 § 9.2005: Ord. 11716 § 26, 1978: Ord. 10020 § 3 (part),
1970: Ord. 8690 § 10 (part), 1964: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 6 § 5605, 1952.)
Section 20 32.430 Sewer easement requirements.
A. A person desiring to construct a sewer in an easement under the provisions of this Division 2 shall
present to the county engineer a request for processing. sufficient information to enable the preparation
of a written description, and the fee specified in Section 20.32240.
B. The location and dimensions of'sanitary sewer easements shall be sufficient to provide present and
future sewer service to abutting areas and adequate access for maintenance as determined by the count)'
engineer. ;
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C. Until the required easements have been properly executed and recorded:
1. No plans shall be,approved by the county cngineer for sewer facilities to be constructed by any
pei son across the property of others;
2. No sewer facilities shall be accepted for public use, nor placed in use by any person. (Ord.
'10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 8690 § 11, 1964: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 6 § 5605. 1, 1952.)
Section 20.32.440 Main -line sewers — Size speciflcations.
A. The size of main -line sewer pipe shall be determined by standards of design and the coefficients
listed below, but in no case shall it be less than eioht inches inside diameter.
For -zoning in the following
categories for residential areas:
R-1
R-2
R-3
R-4
For commercial areas:
O through C-4
For heavy industrial areas:
MW through M-4
Coefficient
Cu. ft. per•sce. per acre
0.004
0:008
0.012
0.016*
0.015*
0.021 *
*Individual building, commercial or industrial plant capacities shall be the determining factor when they
exceed.the coefficients shown.
B. The, coefficient to.be used for any zoned area not listed will be determined by.the county engineer
based upon the intended development and use.
,C. The county engineer shall determine which of the coefficients or combination of coefficients shall
be used for design, as determined by the established or proposed zoning in the study area. Any
modifications to these coefficients due to topography, development or hazard areas shall be approved by
the county engineer. (Ord. 8690 § 12 (part), 1964: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 6 § 5606,1952.)
Section 20:32.450 Main -line sewers -- Minimum velocity.
A mainline sewer shall he designed to provide a minimum velocity of two feet per second for pipes
flowing one-half full, except that the county engiircer may approve a gradient that will develop a lower
velocity if he findsihat a gradient that will develop a velocity of two feet per second is unobtainable.
(Ord. 6130 fart 5 Ch. 6 § 5607,1952.)
Section 20.32.460 Bench marks and elevations.
'A system of bench marks on the t1.S.C. & G.S. Sea Level Datum of 1929 and adequate to construct
the: work shall be shown on the profile. The elevation of the sewer at the point where the system is to be
discharged shall be shown as determined in the field from the above shown datum. (Ord. 6982 § 9(part),
19x2: Ord. 6110 Part 5 Ch. 6 § 5617,1952.)
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Section 20.32.470 Soil conditions.
Soil conditions, particularly in areas known to have high groundwater tables, rock, or filled -round,
shall be prospected, and the results shown on the profile, if required by the county engineer. (Ofd. 6130
Part 5 Ch. 6 § 5616, 1952.)
Section 20.32.480 Grades.
The slope of the sewer shall be shown on the plans in feet of fall per 100 feet of horironial distance,
expressed as a percentage. Slopes used expressed in percentages shall be divisible, without remainder, by
four in the hundredth column. For example, 0.36 percent complies with this section. (Ord. 6130'Part 5
Ch 6 § 5608,1952.)
Section 20.32.490 Main -line sewers -- Alignment and location in street.
Where design considerations permit. main -line sewers shall have a straight alignment, and shall be
located five feet from and on the northerly and easterly sides of the centerlines of streets or alleys. except
on major or secondary highways where separate sewers shall be located in the roadway six feet from
each curbline. (Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 8690 § 12 (part), 1964: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 6 §'5611,
1952.)
Section 20.32.500 Main -line sewers -- Depth.
A. The minrmum depth for mainline sewers shall be seven and one-half feet.
B. Where ground,,vater is present, the depth for residential main -line sewers may be sufficient to
provide for a house lateral with a minimum depth of at least five feet below the curb grade or centerline
of street or alley grade at the property line.
C. Exceptions to the above minimum may be made only as set forth in Section 20.32.400. (Ord. 8690
§ ] 2 (part), 1964: Ord. 6130 PartS Ch. 6 § 5609,1952.)
Section 20.32.510 House laterals — Specifications generally.
A. For each lot, a six-inch internal diameter house lateral sewer shall be provided in the street,
straight in alignment and grade between the main -line sewer and the property line, with minimum depths
as required by Section 20.32.520, and at right angles to the mainline sewer whenever possible.
B. Exception: 1 louse laterals constructed in the street under the provisions of the Plumbing Code, (as
Set out at "Title 28 of this code) or house laterals provided in the street for lots restricted to single-family
residential use tinder the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, set out at Title 22, may have an internal
diameter of four inches. (Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 9119 § i (part), 1966: Ord. 8690 § 12 (part),
1964: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 6 § 5620,1952.)
Section 20.32.520 House laterals — Depth.
A. The depth of ]louse laterals at the property line shall be sufficient to provide service to the lowest
or farthest point to be served on the, lot at a minimum grade of two percent, with the top of the pipe not
less than one foot below the ground surface at any point.
B. The minimum depth for house laterals at the property line shall be six feet below the curb Eorade or
the centerline of street or alley grade, except as set forth in Section 20.32.500 for locations N4here
groundwater is present.
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C. Where street -widening lines have been established by the tonin Ordinance, as set out at 'Title 22
of this code, the minimum depth shall be treasured at such established line. If house laterals are
constructed before' the existing street is widened, the depth at the property line shall be such that
extension at the same straight grade and alignment to the new property line will produce tite required
depth. (Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 9119 § 1 (pari), 1966: Ord. 8690 § 12 (part), 1964:. Ord'. 6130
Part 5 Ch. 6 § 5621, 1952.) F,
Section 20.32.530 End structures — Location specifications.
End structures shall be placed at whichever of the following locations is farthest up grade:
A. Not less than 10 feet upgrade fratn the downgrade lot line of the last lot being served;
B. Not more than 40 feet downgrade from the, upgrade lot line of the last lot being-served,.if there
may be,a future extension of the main -line sewer,
C. At a location where the house lateral and building sewer can be constructed in a straight alignment
at right an=files to the main -line sewer. (Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 6 § 5612,1952:)
Section 20 32.540 Manhole structures.
Manhole structures shall be placed in the main -line sewer at all changes of alignment and -radient;
the maximum distance between structures shall be not more than 350 feet. All structures shall be
designed according to the standard drawings for structures oil file in the office of the county engineer.
Exceptions to the above requirements may be made only on approval of the county engineer. (Ord. 6130
Part 5 Ch. 6 § 5610,1952.) -
Section 20.32.550 Substructures.
,All substructures which will be encountered iri the construction or which will be installed as part of
the improvement shall be shown and designated -on the plan. Large substructures which require special
treatment in the design of the sewer shall also be shown in the profile. The engineer who has prepared the
plans shall submit to the county engineer a statement that he has determined from each utility or other
company having substructures in the affected area that the location and size of such structures, as{shown.
on the submitted plans, are the same as shown upon such company's records. (Ord. 16020 § 3 -(part),
1970: Ord. ,6130 Part 5 Ch. 6 § 5615,1952.)
Section 20.32.560 Pipe, materials --Approval required.
A. All pipe other than vitrified clay or cast iron shall first have been approved for use by the countyengineer and shall be equivalent to vitrified clay or cast iron pipe in strength, effectiveness, durability
and safety in accordance with the use intended.
B. Before approving any pipe, the county engineer may require satisfactory proof that such pipe is
suitable -for use, including actual tests performed by an independent and approved testing laboratory at no
expense 'to the county. (Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 8690 § 12 (part), 1964: Ord; 6982 § 9;(part),
1956: 6rd. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 6 § 5619, 1952.)
Section 20.32.570 Vitrified clay pipe -- installation specifications.
A. Vitrified clay pipe, main -line and house lateral sewers, shall be constructed of the class designated,
as extra -strength pipe.
, B. Sewer pipe installed under a railway shall be encased in concrete, or encased in a steel pipe
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backfilled with sand, or encased by other approved means which will protect the pipe to the same extent.
C. Sewer pipe installed under a conduit or other structure, or at depths greater than 20 feet or in other
locations where the country engineer determines that additional protection is required, shall be reinforced
with a concrete cradle, or encased in concrete, or reinforced by other approved means which will protect
the pipe to the same extent.
D. Sewer pipe installed in streets or public easements with the top of the pipe less than four feet
below the surface, as determined during construction or .indicated on the plans, shall be encased in
concrete, or other approved means to protect the pipe. (Ord. 8690 § 12 (part), 1964: Ord. 6130 Part 5
Ch 6 § 5614,1952.)
Section 20.32.579PART Part 4. Inspection
Section 20.32.580 Materials and construction -- Conformity with standard
specifications.
All material used in any work done under provisions of this Division 2 shall be new, first-class
material and shall conform to, and the manner of construction shall meet all the requirements prescribed
by this Division 2, by the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, and by Speeial
Provisions and Standard Plans on file in the office of the county engineer. All such work shall be
approved by the county engineer before a certificate of final inspection will be issued. (Ord. 10020 § 3
(part), 1970: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 4 § 5407,1952.)
Section 20.32.590 Inspection by county engineer -- Requirements.
A. All work done under the provisions of this Division 2 shall be subject to inspection by and shall
meet the approval of the county engineer, provided, however, that approval by the county engineer shall
not relieve the permittee or any other person from complying with all of the applicable provisions` of the
Plumbing Code set out at Title 28 of this code, and no provision ofthis Division 2 supersedes, affects or
modifies in any way the provisions of said Plumbing Code.
[3. After the fee required by Section 20.32.120 has been paid and the permit issued, the county
engineer shall inspect the construction for compliance with the requirements of this [)]vision 2. (Ord.
10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 8690 § 10 (kart), 1064: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 4 § 5401,1952.)
Section 20.32.600 Notice to county when ready for inspection.
The permittee shall notify the county engineer at least 24 hours prior to the time any inspection is to
be made. (Ord. 8690 § 10 (part), 1964: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 4 § 5402,1952.)
Section 20.32.610 Work to be convenient and uncovered.
At the time of the inspection the permittee shall have all work uncovered and convenient, and shall
give the county engineer every facility to make a thorough inspection. (Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord.
8690 § 10 (part). 1964: Ord. 6130 Pari 5 Ch. 4 § .5403, 1952.)
Section 20.32.620 Using facilities before inspection prohibited -- Exceptions.
No sewer or other facility constructed under th6 provisions of this Division 2 shall be placc&in use
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until the work has been approved by the county engineer and a certificate of final inspection has been
issued. Exceptions to this requirement may be made only when the work .is substantially complete -and
has been inspected, and it' the county engineer determines that the best interests of the public will be
served -by permitting such use prior to completion of the work. (Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 6130
Part 5 Cli._4'§ 5408.1952.)
Section 20.32.630 Correction of defective work.
If the construction does not conform to the provisions of this Division 2, or if the permittee fails to
prosecute the work with such diligence to insure its completion within the time specified, the county
engineer shall notify the permittee, in writing, to comply. If the permittee fails to comply within five days,
after the written notice, the permit shall be suspended or revoked in accordance with the procedures set
forth in Sections 20.36.160, 20.36.170, 20.36.180 and 20.36.2I0, and no further work shall be done by the
permittee until the suspension is removed either by correction of the work or after appeal and public
hearing in accordance with the procedures set forth in Sections 20.36.090, 20.36.100, 20.36.190 and
20.36.200. (Ord. 8690 § 10 (part), 1964: Ord. 6130 Part,5 Ch. 4 § 5405,1952.)
Section 20:32.639PART Part 5. Maintenance
8ection,20.32.640 Injuring or removing sewers or equipment.
An unauthorized person shall not remove or cause to be removed, or injure or cause to be injured,
.any portion of any public sewer, sewage pumping plant, water pollution control plant, or any
appurtenances thereto. (Ord. 8690 § 10 (part), 1964: Ord, 6130 Part 5 Ch. 5 § 5501, 1952.)
Section 20.32.650 Dumping of effluent -- Conditions.
The county engineer may permit operators of cesspool pump trucks holding a valid certificate of
registration issued by the county health officer to dispose of septic tank, seepage pit -or cesspool effluent
which .does not contain harmful concentrations of industrial liquid wastes, oils, greases, or, other
deleterious substances, into certain designated manholes. Operators may dump into the special facilities
provided for the purpose at a county sewer maintenance yard upon payment of the fee specified in
Section 20.32:290. No person shall dump such effluent in any manhole other than those designated by the
county engineer. The county engineer may refuse to accept such effluent if it fails to meet the
aforementioned requirements. (Ord. 10020 § 4 (part),. 1970: Ord. 8690 § 10 (part), 1964: Ord. 7314 § II
(part), 1958.Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 5 § 5503, 1952.)
Section 20.32.660 Manholes -- Opening or entering prohibited.
An unauthorized person shall not open or enter, or cause to be opened or entered, for any purpose
whatsoever, any manhole in any public sewer. (Ord. 6130 P,artS Ch. 5 § 5502,1952.)
Section 20.32.670 Manholes -- Cleaning required after dumping effluent.
When septic tank, seepage pit or cesspool effluent is dumped into a specified manhole `under
permission from the county engineer, it shall be discharged through a pipe or hose in a manner such that
none of the effluent shall be lett adhering to the sides or, shelf of the manhole, and if any such effluent is
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inadvertently allowed to adhere to the sides or shelf of the manhole, the manhole shall be thoroughly
cleaned with clear water. (Ord. 8690 § 10 (part), 1964: Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 5 § 5SO4,1952.)
Section 20.32.680 Reconnection following violations -- Conditions ---Cost
reimbursement.
Whenever an industrial connection sewer has been disconnected from the public sewer by the county
engineer for failure to comply with the provisions of this Division 2, reconnection shall be made only
upon issuance of a permit as elsewhere 'in this division provided. Before such permit is issued, the
applicant shall reimburse the county for the cost of the disconnection made, and the county engineer may
require the installation of a manhole for the purpose of measuring the flow, or for making periodic tests
of the wastes from such connection. (Ord. 6130 Part 5 Ch. 5 § 5505,1952.)
Section 20.32.690 Reimbursement for repairs and maintenance following violations.
Whenever an industrial sewer connection permittee by reason of violation of Section 20.36,400 of
this code, or any other person by reason of violation of Section 20.32.640, causes obstruction, damage or
destruction of a public sewer, or any appurtenances thereto, or pumping plants or water pollution control
plants in connection therewith, he shall reimburse the county sewer maintenance district in which
.damage occurred for the cost of flushing, cleaning, repairing and reconstruction of such sewer or facility,
made necessary by such violation, within 30 days after the county engineer has rendered an invoice for
the same. The arnount when paid shall be deposited into the fund of the said maintenance district: (Ord.
8690 § 10 (part), 1964: Ord. 6130 Part'5 Ch. 5 § 5506, 1952.)
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Chapter 20.36
INDUSTRIAL WASTE
Sections:
20.36.009PART Part 1. Permits
20.36.010 Discharge of offensive or damaging substances prohibited.
20.36.015 Dilution prohibited.
20.36.020 Construction of new industrial buildings — Information required.
20.36.030 Construction of new industrial buildings -- Building permit issuance prerequisites.
20.36.031 Construction of facilities connecting to a STEP system — Information and building
permit prerequisites.
20.36.040 Permit to discharge industrial waste -- Issuance conditions.
20.36,050 Change of facts -- Notification to county engineer.
20.36.060 Revised permit -- Application required when.
20.36.065 Expiration of application.
20.36.070 Grant or denial -- Notice to applicant.
20.36.080 Bearing — Time limit for request.
20,36.090 Hearing — Notice requirements.
20.36.100 Hearing — Conduct -- Board determination authority.
20.36.110 Failure to obtain permit deemed violation when.
20,36.120 Successor in interest — New permit required.
20.36.125 Interim permit — Ongoing discharge.
20.36.130 Permit not transferable from one location to another.
20.36.135 Monitoring and sampling -- Pre -notification.
20.36.140 Notice to correct violations.
20.36.150 Investigation of complaints -- Correction of violations.
20.36.160 Suspension of permit — Conditions.
20.36.170 Suspension of permit -- Notice.
20.36.180 • Discontinuance of discharge or deposit required when.
20.36.190 Rights of permitter following notice of violation or suspension.
20.36.200' Reinstatement of suspended permit.
20.36.210 Revocation of permit — Recommendation by county engineer.
20.36.220 Cancellation of permit and facility closure -- Conditions.
20.36.229PART Part 2. Fees and Deposits
20.36.230 Industrial waste disposal permit — Application fee — Schedule.
20.36.240 Successor in interest or revision — Application fee.
20.36.245 Industrial waste plan review -- Fee schedule.
20.36.250 Annual inspection fee -- Scheduling and billing.
20.36.260 Classes of businesses, processes and industries for plan review and inspection fee.
20.36.265 Wastewater sampling and analysis fee.
20.36.270 Miscellaneous services -- Fees.
20.36.280 Annual inspection fee, wastewater sampling and analysis fee and miscellaneous
service fee — Payment time -- Penalties for delinquency.
20.36.290 Annual inspection fee -- Refund conditions.
20.36.295 Annual review- of fees.
20.36Z99PART Part 3. Discharge to Public Sewers
20.36.300 Application of Part 3 provisions.
20.36.310 Permit -- Required when.
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20.36.320 Permit -- Application forms — Information required.
20.36.330 Permit -- Issuance conditions.
20.36.340 Determination of type of liquid waste.
20.36.350 Pretreatment -- Plans prerequisite to permit issuance when.
20.36.360 Permit -- revocation conditions.
20.36.365+ Public participation -- Notification of significant violations.
20.36.370 Disconnection following permit revocation.
20.36.380 Pretreatment -- Standards and criteria.
20.36.390 rainwater diversion systems -- Authorized when.
20.36.400 Deposit of certain substances prohibited.
20.36.402 National Categorical Pretreatment Standards (NCPS) -- Compliance.
20.36.404 Compliance with local limits.
20.36.410 Toxic substances..
20.36.420 Control of pH.
20.36.430 Temperature restrictions.
20.36.440 Cooling water.
20.36.450 Ground garbage.
20.36.459PART Part 4. Other Methods of Disposal
20.36.460 Applicability of Part 4 provisions.
20.36.470 Depositing or discharging %wastes prohibited without permit.
20.36.475 Maintenance of existing, nonused facility for industrial waste deposit, discharge or
storage.
20.36.450 Permit Not required when.
20.36.490 Permit -- Application — Form and contents.
20.36.500 Permit -- Plans required with application when.
20.36.510 Use of public property — Permit required when.
20.36.520 Notification of public agencies required.
20.36.530 Investigation by county officers and departments.
20.36.540 Deposits creating menace to public health — Notice requirements.
20.36.550 Permit — Issuance conditions.
20.36.559PART Part 5. Treatment Plants and Facilities
20.36.560 Installation — Required when.
20.36.570 Pretreatment -- Standards and criteria.
20.36.580 Facilities not required when.
20.36.590 Installation -- Access of inspection and maintenance.
20.36.600 Separation of domestic and industrial wastes.
20.36.610 Operation and maintenance.
20.36.620 Inspection and testing.
20.36.630 Right of entry for inspection authorized when.
20.36.640 Owner's safety regulations — Compliance by inspector.
20.36.650 Test manholes or other structures.
Section 20.36.009PART Part 1. Permits
Section 20.36.010 Discharge of offensive or damaging substances prohibited'.
A person shall not discharge or deposit or cause or super to be discharged or deposited at any time or
allow the continued existence of a deposit of any material which may create a public nuisance, or menace
to the public health or safety, or which may pollute underground or surface waters, or which may cause
damage to any storm -drain channel or public or priv=ate property. (Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. 3 § 6301, 1952.)
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Section 20.36.015 Dilution prohibited.
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged any water or other substance added for the
purpose of diluting any industrial waste to achieve compliance with limitations imposed by the
provisions of this Division 2. (Ord. 89-0101 § 25, 1989.)
Section 20.36.020 Construction of new industrial buildings -- Information required.
Every person applying for a permit pursuant to the provisions ofthe Building Code, as set out at Title
26 of this code, for construction of a new industrial buildim; or for an addition or alteration to am existing
industrial building shall furnish to the county engineer such plans, information, data, statements or
affidavits as the ,county engineer ma} require for determination of the nature and quantity of industrial
waste involved and the facilities to be provided for the disposal thereof: (Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. 3 § 6302,
1952.)
Section 20.36.030 Construction of new industrial buildings -- Building permit issuance
prerequisites.
An application for a permit pursuant to the Building Code to construct a new industrial building or
for an addition or alteration to an existing industrial building will not be approved until provision has
been made for the installation of such pretreatment facilities and disposal methods or both as, in the
opinion of the county engineer, are necessary to cam- out the provisions and intent of this Division 2
(Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. 3 6303, I952.)
Section 20.36.031 Construction of facilities connecting to a STEP system --
Information and building permit prerequisites. ,
Every person applying for a permit pursuant to the provisions of the Building Code as set forth in
Title 26 of this code, or the I os Angeles County Plumbing Code, as set forth in Title 28 of this code, for
the construction of any facility to be connected to a SCEP pressure sewer system, shall furnish to the
county engineer or his designated agent such plans, information, data, statements or affidavits as the
county engineer or his designated agent may require for the determination of the nature and quantity of
wastewater involved, the facilities to be provided for the disposal thereof, and the structures or means
necessary for the protection of such facilities.
An application for a permit pursuant to the Building or Plumbing Codes for facilities to be connected
to a STIP pressure sewer system will not be approved until provision has beets made for the installation
of such pretreatment facilities, including protective means and structures for those facilities. as in the
opinion of the county engineer or his designated agent are necessary to carry out the provisions and intent
of' this Division 2. The application also will not be approved until a letter of credit, cash deposit,
performance bond, or other form of security acceptable to the county engineer or his designated `agent,
accorspainied by a right of entry release, to assure the completion of the pretreatment facilities and their
protective means or structures has been received by the county engineer or his designated agent. (Ord.
89-0006 § i, 1989.)
Section 20.36.040 Permit to discharge industrial waste -- Issuance conditions.
A. The director may issue a permit containing limitations or conditions, or both, in addition to those
recommended by the county- health officer, or may modify an existing permit by the addition of or
elimination of such conditions and limitations as may be necessary to accomplish the purpose of this
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Division 2: but in a permit covering the discharge deposit or disposal of wastes other than to the public
sewer lie shall include all limitations and conditions recommended by the count), health officer.
13. Permits for the discharge of industrial wastes to a public sewer shall state the maximum
permissible rate of discharge.
C. The director may impose a permit expiration date not to exceed a term of five years where the
director determines such a date is necessary to insure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
governing the disposal of industrial wastes. Application for renewal of such a pen -nit shall be made not
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later than 180 days prior to the expiration date of the existing permit. (Ord. 89-0101 § 26, 1989: Ord.
10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. 3 ) § 6306, 1952.)
Section 20.36.050 Change of facts -- Notification to county engineer.
Every person having a permit issued pursuant to this chapter either automatically or otherwise within
five days shall notify the county engincer in writing of any change in any facts, which are required to be
stated in an application for a permit. (Ord. 7010 § 11956: Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. 3 § 6322, 1952.)
Section 20.36.060 Revised permit — Application required when.
A permittee shall submit to the county engineer an application for revised industrial waste disposal
permit and obtain approval prior to effecting any of the following waste -discharge conditions:
A. Change in method of disposal;
B. Chanfle in disposal point for nonsewered discharge;
C. Change in discharge volume affecting treatment or storage facilities; or
D. Change in character of the waste discharge. (Ord. 11716 § 41, 1978: Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. 3 §
6323, 1952.)
Section 20.36.065 Expiration of application.
An application for an industrial waste disposal permit for which no permit is issued within 180 days
following the date of application submittal shall expire by limitation. The application and other
information submitted may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed. The director may extend
the time for action by the applicant for a period not to exceed 180 days upon written request by the
applicant showing that circumstances directly related to the processing of the application but beyond the
control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. In order to renew action on an
application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit all necessary application forins and other data
and pay a new application fee and plan review fee. No application shall be extended more than once.
(Ord. 89-0101 § 27, 1989: Ord. 84-0109 § 3, 1984.)
Section 20.36.070 Grant or denial -- Notice to applicant.
A. The county engineer shall either grant or deny a permit within 30 days after all fees, as provided
in this Division 2, have been paid and upon the receipt of the application complete with all supplemental
data.
B. The County engineer shall immediately notify the applicant whenever he grants a permit, denies a
permit, grants a permit subject to special conditions or limitations, or adds to or eliminates any conditions
or limitations of an existing permit. (Ord. 7519 § 4 (part), 1959: Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. 3 § 6305, 1952.)
Section 20.36.080 Hearing -- Time limit for request.
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Within 30 days after receipt of notice of denial of a permit. granting of a permit subject to conditions
or limitations, or the addition of conditions or limitations to an existing permit, the applicant or permittee
may file with the board a written demand for a public hearing. If he does not do so, he shall be deemed to
have consented to the action of the county engineer, and such action shall be final. (Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch.
3 § 6308, 1952.)
Section 20.36.090 Hearing -- Notice requirements.
Within 30 days after application for a hearini, has been requested, the board shall give notice of the
time and place of public hearings to the applicant or permittee, the county engineer, and the county -Health
officer ,,hen matters pertaining to public health are involved, at least 10 days in advance of the date set
for such hearing. (Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. 3 § 6317, 1952.)
Section 20.36.100 Hearing —Conduct-- Board determination authority.
After a public hearing requested by an applicant or a pennittee, the board may:
A. Confirm the action of the county engineer in denying a permit or issuance of a permit subject to
special conditions and limitations;
B. Instruct the county engineer to issue a permit without conditions or limitations; or with such
special conditions and limitations as the board may designate;
C. Continue suspension of an existing permit invoked by the county engineer pending correction of
objectionable conditions by the permittee;
D. Remove the suspension of an existing permit invoked by the county engineer pending correction
of objectionable conditions by the permittee,
E. Deny that objectionable conditions exist and reinstate an existing permit;
F. Revoke an existing permit on ani' of the following grounds.
1. Failure of the permittee to correct conditions as required by the county engineer,
2. Conditions which would justify the denial of a permit,
3. Fraud or deceit was employed in the obtaining of a permit,
4. Any other violation of this Division 2 or of any pennit, license or exception granted hereunder.
(Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. 3 § 6318, 1952.)
Section 20.36.110 Failure to obtain permit deemed violation when.
A person who is required to, but does not have a permit and who has been notified by the county
engineer that he is required to obtain a permit pursuant to the provisions of this Division 2 shall
iminediatcly submit to the county engineer an application and fee as required by this Division 2 fdr such
permit, and shall rectify and cure all such violations. failure to do so shall constitute a wilful violation of'
this Division 2. (Ord. 7519 § 4 (part). 1959: Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch.' § 6310, 1952.)
Section 20.36.120 Successor in interest -- New permit required.
The successor in tale or interest of a premises for which a permit had previously been granted shall'frle
with the director a new permit application, in accordance with the provisions of Section 20.36.320 or
Section 20.36.490, within 30 days after assumption of such title or interest, and shall furnish plans and
data as may be required by the director. If it appears from the application, data, and/or inspection of the
facility that the succeeding operation and disposal practices comply with the provisions of this Division
2. the director, upon receipt of the fees hereinafter required, shall issue such permit. The director may
issue an interim permit pursuant to Section 20.36.125 to allow continued operations during the permit
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processing period. (Ord. 2002-0074 § 1, 2002: Ord. 89-0101 § 28, 1989.)
Section .20.36.125 Interim permit -- Ongoing discharge.
Upon determination that any person is discharging industrial wastewater directly or indirectly to a facility
regulated by this Division 2 without a valid permit or upon receipt of an application for a permit for an
ongoing discharge, an interim permit may be issued by the director to allow the continuation of such
discharge during the application review period, subject to such conditions, limitations, restrictions, and
other provisions or requirements which the director determines are necessary -or advisable to protect.the
county sewage ebllection system and to assure compliance with all federal; state and local laws and that
the continuation of such discharge will not be detrimental to the public health and safety. An "interim
permit is revocable by the director at any time. Any person whose interim permit is revoked shall
immediately cease and desist all unparmitted discharge of industrial waste. Unless revoked by the
director, the interim permit shall be enforceable until such time as a permit is issued or denied by the
director and shall be subject to annual inspection fees pursuant to Section 2036.250. The discharger
shall immediately comply with all of the provisions and requirements of such interim permit, and if the
discharger has not already applied for a permit, shall apply for a permit within 30 days from the issuance
of the interim permit. (Ord. 2002-0074 § 2, 2002: Ord. 11716 § 39, 1978: Ord_ . 7010 §. 1 (part), 1956: Ord.
6541 § 5, 1954: Ord. 6130 Part 6 CL § 6319.5. 1952.)
Section .20.36.130 Permit not transferable from one location to another.
Permits issued under this chapter are not transferable from one location to,another, and discharge of
wastes, shall be made strictly in accordance with all provisions contained,in the permit, at thelocation
specifically designated therein. (Ord. 6541`'§ 6, 1954; Ord. 6130 Part•6 Ch. 3 § 6320, 1952.)
Section 20.36.135 Monitoring,and sampling — Pre -notification.
Any permittee required bythe director, by permit or otherwise, to engage in periodic monitoring or
sampling of a discharge shall notify the director -by telephone at least 48 hours in advance of any
monitoring or sampling to be done. Prior to the commencement of any sampling or monitoring, the
director may request that the permittee furnish'the director a split sample and all supporting; data. Each
permittee shall submit to the director, certified under penalty of:pedury by the permittee, its monitoring
and satmpling reports or other requested data. (Ord. 89-0101 § 29, 1989.)
Section 20.36.140 Notice to correct violations.
A. The county engineermay serve notice ofviolation upon the person owning or operating premises
describing the conditions and requiring prompt correction thereof, when he finds -that:
1. Industrial waste, effluent, or any other material is being maintained, discharged or deposited in
such a manner as to create, or if allowed to continue will create, any one or more of the following
conditions:
a. A public nuisance,
b. A menace to the public safety,
c. -Pollution of underground or surface waters,
d. Adverse effect or damage to any public sewer, storm drain,, channel, or public or private
properly: or that:
2. "file permittee has failed to conform with conditions or limitations of any permit issued in
accordance with this Division 2,
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3. The industrial waste disposal permit was issued in error, or on the basis cif incorrect
information supplied, or in violation of any ordinance, lace or regulation.
B. Failure to comply with such notice shall constitute a wilful violation of this Division 2. (Ord. 84-
0109 § 4, 1984: Ord. 11716 § 36, 1978: Ord. 7519 § 4 (part), 1959: Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. 3 § 6309, 1952.)
Section 20.36.150 Investigation of complaints -- Correction of violations.
Notwithstanding any exception mentioned in this Division 2, the county engineer shall promptly
investigate every complaint charging violation of any of the provisions of this Division 2, and shall take
action to correct any violation discovered. (Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. 3 § 6304, 1952.)
Section 20.36.160 Suspension of permit -- Conditions.
When the conditions described in Section 20.36.140 are so aggravated that immediate cessation of
operation is necessary and the county engineer so finds, lie shall suspend the permit. Fie shall serve notice
of such suspension on the permittee. The county engineer may also suspend a permit if obiectionable
conditions listed in a notice to correct; served in accordance with Section 20.36.140, are not corrected
�Njthin the time specified in such notice. (Ord. 7519 § 4 (part), 1959: Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. 3 § 6311,
195?.)
Section 20.36.170 Suspension of permit -- Notice.
The county engineer shall immediately notify the permittee of suspension of permit or
recommendation to the board that such permit be revoked, or both. (Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. 3 § 6313,
1952.)
Section 20.36.180 Discontinuance of discharge or deposit required when.
A person whose permit has been suspended, or who has been notified of violation, as provided in this
Division ? shall immediately discontinue the deposit or discharge of industrial waste, sewage, or
effluent, or use of any described facility. and shall not resume such depositor discharge, or use of the
described facility, until a permit has been issued or reinstated by the county enoinecr or board as
hereinafter provided. Failure so to do shall constitute wilful violation of this Division 2. (Ord. 7519 § 4
(part), 1959: Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. 3 § 6314, 1952.)
Section 20.36.190 Rights of permittee following notice of violation or suspension.
Within the time specified in the notice of violation or suspension, the permittee shall:
A. Correct and remedy the conditions�so specified, to the satisfaction of the county engineer; or
B. bile with the board a denial that all of the conditions so specified exist, request a public hearina
and correct the conditions which the permittee admits do exist; or
C. t=ile with the board a denial that any of the conditions so specified exist and request a public
hearing. (Ord. 8690 § 12 (part), 1964: Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. 3 § 6315, 1952.)
Section 20.36.200 Reinstatement of suspended permit.
The county engineer shall reinstate a suspended permit when all violations are corrected and all fees
required b} this Division 2 have been paid. (Ord. 11716 § 37, 1978: Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. 3 § 6316,
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Section 20.36.210 Revocation of permit --Recommendation by county engineer.
The county engineer may recommend to the board that a permit be revoked. (Ord. 7519 § 4 (part),
1959: -Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. 3 § 6312, 1952.)
Section 20.36.220 Cancellation of permit and facility closure -- Conditions.
A. A person owning or operating premises containing industrial waste treatment or disposal facilities
operated under a valid permit issued under the provisions of this Division 2 may file a written application
with the director to cancel such permit upon termination of operations and/or closure of the permitted
facility. Upon receipt of such an application, the director shall investigate and cancel the permit if he
determines that:
I. All industrial -waste producing -operations have ceased;
2. Any industrial waste treatment, facilities have been removed or rendered' inoperable to
prevent further use;
3. All permits.to'abandon or disconnect, as may be required by the Plumbing Code, have been
obtained;
4. Any industrial wastes remainin- on the premises have been removed to a legal -point of
disposal:
5. All fees required 'by this Division 2 due up to the date ofclosure of the facility have been
paid:
6. The applicant has •demonstrated that no environmental contamination has occurred by the
previous operation of the treatment facility or that any contamination found has been mitigafed.
B. Should the director deny an application for a permit cancellation or closure of theJacility, the
owner or operator of.any facilities required by the permit shall maintain these facilities in good operating -
condition and pay all ,fees rewired by this Division 2 to maintain a_valid permit. (Ord. 2002-0074 § 3,
2002:.Ord. -11716 § 40, 1978: -Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. 3 § 6321, 1952.)-
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952.)
Section. 20.36.229 PART Part=2. Fees and Deposits
Section 20.36.230 Industrial waste disposal permit -- Application fee -- Schedule.
The director -shall collect a permit application Ice, as set forth in the schedule below, for each application
received. Such fee shall be separate and apart from any fee or deposit collected for industrial waste plan
review or imposed under provisions of tile Plumbing Code. set out in Title 28, or otherrcounty ordinance or,
regulation, or by reason of any license, agreement or contract between the applicant and other public
agency. Such application fee shall not be refundable even though the application be denied except as
provided in Section,20.28.070.
Industrial Waste Disposal
I Fee
Permit Ty a
New Permit
Revised Permit
Sewer disposal
$343.00
$228.00
On-site disposal
420.00
343.00
Off' -site disposal,
459:00
3305.00
(Ord 2002-0074 § 4, 2002:
Ord. 1 1716 § 42, 1978: Ord
6402. 1952.)
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Ord. 89-0101 § 30, 1989. Ord. 84-0109 § 5, 1984: Ord. 81-0043 § 6, 1981:
86W§ 12 (part). 1964: Ord. 7519 § 4(part), 1959: Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. 4 §
Section 20.36.240 Successor in interest or revision -- Application fee.
"I he application fee for a permit application by a successor in interest where the director finds that
the succeeding operation is essentially the same as the preceding permitted operation in quantity, strength
and method of disposal for industrial wastes generated, shall be the amount set forth in Section 20:36.230
for permit recision. (Ord. 89-0101 § 31, 1989: Ord. 84-0109 § 6, 1984: Ord. 11716 § 48, 1978: Ord. 6130
Part 6 Ch 4 5 6408, 1952 ) -
Section 20.36.245 Industrial waste pian review -- Fee schedule.
A. The director shall collect a plan review fee, as set forth in the schedule below, for each set of plans
received for any single site or location. Such fee shall be separate and apart from any fee or deposit
collected for any permit or inspection or imposed by any other county ordinance or regulation. Such plan
review fee shall be applied to any submittal required by the director pursuant to this Division 2 and shall not
be refundable even though the submittal be rejected or the project terminated except as provided in Section
20.28.070.
13. The director may impose a reinstatement fee of one-half of the plan review fee if the applicant
fails to correct any plans or submittal upon written notice of correction or request for additional
mfiormation by the director after three attempts have been made to gain such correction (Ord. 2002-0074
§ 5, 2002: Ord. 89-0101 § 32, 1989.)
Section 20.36.250 Annual inspection fee -- Scheduling and billing.
A. For each industrial waste disposal permit issued by the director, an annual inspection fee as determined
by the schedule below and Section,20.36.260, Table 1. shall be due and payable to the director annually, in
adlvance. on a billino date to be determined by the director.
Inspection Fee Class
Fee
A
Disposal Method
13 �
445.00
Planer
Review
667.00
D
On-site
Off-site
Fee Class
New
Revision
New
Revision
New
Revision
1
$ 574.00
$ 420.00
$ 651.00
$ 497.00
$61-300
$ 459.00
2
728.00
574.00
805.00
651.00
767.00
6 13. 00
3
882.00
728.00
959,00
805.00
921.00
767.00
4
1036.00
882.00
111400
959.00
1075.00
921.00
5
1191.00
1036.00
1422.00
1114.00 1
1229.00
_
1075.00
6
1345.00
1 191.00
1653.00
1422.00 1
1383.00
1229.00
13. The director may impose a reinstatement fee of one-half of the plan review fee if the applicant
fails to correct any plans or submittal upon written notice of correction or request for additional
mfiormation by the director after three attempts have been made to gain such correction (Ord. 2002-0074
§ 5, 2002: Ord. 89-0101 § 32, 1989.)
Section 20.36.250 Annual inspection fee -- Scheduling and billing.
A. For each industrial waste disposal permit issued by the director, an annual inspection fee as determined
by the schedule below and Section,20.36.260, Table 1. shall be due and payable to the director annually, in
adlvance. on a billino date to be determined by the director.
Inspection Fee Class
Fee
A
$'223.00
13 �
445.00
C
667.00
D
889.00
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M 2,210.00
B. Immediately upon issuance of a new permit. the permittee shall be billed the above, inspection fee
for the first annual billing period.
C. The annual inspection fee shall be increased by an additional $188.00 for ,each approved
rainwater diversion system. (Ord. 2002-0074 § 6, 2002: Ord. 89-0101 § 33, 1989: Ord. 84-0109 § 7,
1984: Ord. 8-i-0043 § 7, 1981: Ord. 11716 § 43, 1978: Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. 4 § 6403, 1952.)
Section 20.36.260 Classes of businesses, processes and industries for plan review
and inspection fee.
Plan review and inspection classes shall be established in accordance with Table I. The classes for any
business. 'process, industry or residential STEP system connection not listed in Table I shall be
determined by the director using Table I as a guide,
Table I
Plan Review
Class
Inspection
Class
An Production, Food Processing
and Handling
Animal slaughtering (except fowl)
3
D
Bakery plants
2
C
Beverages, canning and bottling
2
C
Bfcwcrids, wineries
3
D
Canned and preserved fruits and vegetables
3
B
Cold storage and refrigeration plants
I
A
Dairies and dairy products
2
D
Food markets
I
A
,Frozen foods
2
B
Hydroponic farms
2
B
Poultry
3
B
Prepared meat, poultry and fish products
2
C
Public eating places and plant cafeterias
including STEP s stem connections)
t
A
Rendering
3
C
Sugar and confectionery products
I
A
Vegetable fats and oils
2
B
Vegetable packing
3
D
Mining, Manufacturing and Processing
Aircraft
3
C
Aircraft engines. parts and accessories
3
C
Ammunition and explosives -
2
D
Asphalt and'as halt products
4
I;
Battery manufacturing, servicing and
3
1 E
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*NCPS Iacilities
14 M
Blast furnaces, steel works, rolling and
finishing mills
4 E
*NCI?S facilities
5 M
Car et mills with d eine
4 D
*NCPS facilities
5 E
Carpet mills without dyeing
I A,
Cement manufacturing
i B
Ceramics
? D
Chemical milling
5 E
*NCPS facilities
b 1 M
Chemical plants
5 1 E
*NCPS facilities
6 M
Coatinp, electroplating, engraving and
related services
4 E
*NCPS facilities
5 M
Concrete batch plants
2 D
Cut stone and stone producits
1 2
A
Electric power generation plants except
waste -to -energy facilities
3
B
*NCPS facilities
4
E
Enameled products
2
B
*NCPS facilities
4
E
Guided missiles, space vehicles, space
vehicle propulsion units and propulsion unit
arts
4
D
Iron and steel i'oundries and heat treating
4
D
*NCPS facilities
5
E
Linoleum, asphalt -felt -base and other hard-
surface floor covering
2
B
Metal fabrication (no chemical wastes)
I
B
Metals -- with chemical wastes (not
otherwise classified)
3
D
*NCPS facilities
4
I.
Metals -- with no chemical Nvastes (not
otherwise classified
I
B
Motor vehicle parts and accessories
2
I3
'Motor vehicles, vehicle bodies and trailers
3
B
Musical instruments (metal)
2
C
Non-metals -- with chemical wastes (not
otherwise classified)
3
D
*NCPS facilities
4
E
Non-metals -- with chemical wastes (not
otherwise classified)
i
A
Oil field production
2
C
*NCPS I'a'rilities
s
D
Paint manufacturing;
D
*NCPS facilities
4
E
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Paper- manufacturing
3
C
*NCPS facilities
4
E
Paper products
2
B'
*NCPS facilities
4
E
Pesticides
4
D
*MCPS facilities
5
E
Petroleum refining and rocessing
5
E
*MCPS facilities
6
M
Pharmaceuticals
4
D
*NCPS facilities
5
E
Photographic equipment and supplies
2
C
Pottery, china, earthenware, porcelain and
related products
2
C
Primacy smelting and ,refining of nonferrous
metals
3
B
*MCPS facilities
4
E
Printed circuit boards
4
E
*NCPS facilities
M
Quam,ing and rock crushing
4
D
Railroad equipment
2
B
Rolling, drawing• and extruding nonferrous
metals
2
C
*NCPS facilities
3
D
Rubber and plastics products
3
C
*NCPS facilities
4
E
Sand and gravel washing and scmenin
3
D
'Secondary smelting and refining 'of
nonferrous metals
2
C
*NCPS facilities
3
D
Semiconductor and related devices
3
D
*NCPS facilities
4
E
Silverware, platedware and stainless
steelware
5
M
*NCPS facilities
5
M
[�
S ray- ainlin ry shops
I
A
Steels rings manufacturing
3
E
*NCPS facilities
4
M
Tannin'g and wool pulling
D
*NCPS facilities
4
E
Textile mills, treating and dyeing
4
ll
*NCPS facilities
5
E
Wood fabrication no chemical wastes)
i
A
Retail 'Trade and Services (Including
STEP System Connecti6m
Airports, hying fields and airport terminal
services
I
B
Automotive repair
]
C
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*Industries subject to National Categorical Pretreatment Standards (MCPS) and not regulated by a Joint
permit pursuant to Section 20.36.385, shall have fee amounts governed by the NCPS facility
designations. Where an industry or process falls into more than one fee class category, the higher fee
Bottle and can washing ( 2 B
Car wash I C
Chemical laboratories l B
Cleaners, retail I B
Commercial laundries (not coin-operated) 2 B
,Coo er ues 3 U
Dry cleaning, plants ? D o
Fifin processing plants 2 C
Film PFOCTSSing. retail I A
Kennels, dog and cat hospitals 1 A
Marine service 2 C
Schools, churches and institutions I A
Service stations -- incidental car washing, 1
repairs and maintenance
A
'Dank truck interior washing 2
D
*MCPS facilities
;
C
Truck re pair and exterior washing
1
C
Waste Disposal Facilities
Congeneration facilities (not otherwise
classified)
2
C
Flazardous waste treatment, recycling,
storage and transfer facilities
6
M
1njeCtion wells, non -oilfield wastes (liquids)
3
M
Landfill gas recover facilities
6
M
Liquid waste storage and transfer facilities,
nonhazardous
4
E
Solid -waste transfer, recycling and
com osting facilities
3
D
Solid -waste incinerators
6
M
Waste -to -energy facilities -
6
M
Miscellaneous
Groundwater cleanup
I
A
-Open facilities, not used
I
A
Storin water monitoring
I
A
Storm water treatment BMP
-Approval."monitoring
t
A
Sanitary dLIII1p station
i
A
Residences Connected to.STEP Svstems
Residences (per septic tank
no charge
no charge
*Industries subject to National Categorical Pretreatment Standards (MCPS) and not regulated by a Joint
permit pursuant to Section 20.36.385, shall have fee amounts governed by the NCPS facility
designations. Where an industry or process falls into more than one fee class category, the higher fee
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shall prevail unless the director determines a lesser amount is appropriate. (Ord. 2002-0074 § 7, 2002:
Ord 89-0101 § 34, 1,989. Ord. 89-0006 § 8, I989: Ord. 1 1716 § 44, 1978: Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. 4 § 6404,
1952.)
Section 20.36.265 Wastewater sampling and analysis fee.
The director may charge the discharger a fee of $223.00 for each analysis performed by or on behalf of the
director on wastewater samples taken from the discharger. (Ord. 2002-0074 § 8, 2002: Ord. 89-0101 § 35,
1989.)
Section 20.36.270 Miscellaneous services — Fees.
The following fees, as set forth in Table 11 below, shall be paid before a review is made, approval is
granted, inspection is�made, operation is allowed or remedial action is implemented:,
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Service
Fee
Application for closure and inspection of pretreatment facility
Pursuant to Section 2103 )6.220
$357.00
Review' of site -remedial investigation and cleanup plan, initial deposit
309.00
Additional site investigation and cleanup plan review and approval, per
hour
78.00
Inspections outside of non -nal business hours, per hour
173,00 -
Inspection for Which.no fee is specifically indicated
223.00
Additional plan review or revisions of previously approved plans, per hour
78.00
(Ord: 2002-0074 § 9.2002: Ord. 89-010,1 § 36, 1989.)
Section 20,36.280 Annual inspection fee, wastewater sampling and analysis fee'and
miscellaneous service fee -- Payment time -- Penalties for delinquency.
All inspection fees required by Section 20.36.250 or Section 20.36.270 of this code, -wastewater
sampling and analysis fees required by Section 20.36.265 and applicable miscellaneous fees required by
Section 20.36.270 shall be due and payable on the billing date as established by those sections or,by the
due date indicated on any invoices issued. Fees not paid within 30 calendar days from the billing date
shall be considered delinquent. Delinquent fees shall be subject to a 10-percentpenaltyfee for each 3,0-
0ay period beyond the billing date that the fee is due. Permits for which the inspection fee is delinquent
for 90 days or more are subject to suspension as provided in Section 20.36.160. (Ord. 89-0101 § 37,
1989' Ord. 11716 § 46, 1978: Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. 4 § 6406, 1952.)
Section 20.36.290 Annual inspection fee -- Refund conditions.
Upon cancellation of permit pursuant to Section 20.36.220, and upon- written request of the
permittee, the county engineer shall refund,a portion of the annual inspection fee as determined from the
table below:
Days From Previous Billing Date Percent
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1 --60
75%
61 -- 150
50%
151-240
25%
241 or more
0%
(Ord. 1 l 716 § 47, 1978: Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. 4 § 6407, 1952.)
Section 20.36.295 Annual review of fees.
Beginning on July 1, 2003, and thereafter on each succeeding July I st, the amount of each fee in this chapter
shall be adjusted as follows: calculate the percentage movement between April of the previous year and
March of the current year in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all urban consumers in the Los Angeles,
Anaheim, Riverside areas, as published by the United States Government Bureau of Labor Statistics, adjust
each fee by said percentage amount and round off to the nearest $1,00. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no
such adjustment shall decrease any fee, and further, no fee shall exceed the reasonable cost of providing the
services for which the fee is collected. (Ord. 2002-0074 § 10, 2002. Ord. 89-0101 § 38, 1989.)
Section 20.36.299PART Part 3. Discharge to Public Sewers
Section 20.36.300 Application of Part 3 provisions.
The provisions of this Part 3 of Chapter 20.36 shall pertain to the disposal of industrial waste to the
public sewer only. (Ord, 7519 § 3 (part), 1959: Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. 1 § 6101, 1952.)
Section 20.36.310 Permit— Required when.
A. A person shall obtain a permit from the county engineer prior to the discharge of industrial waste
to a public sewer.
B. The county engineer shall not grant such -a permit unless he finds that sufficient capacity exists in
the public sewer to allow for such industrial i,,"aste, as determined by the requirements of Section
20.321.080. "
C. A separate permit shall be required for each connection discharging industrial wastes to the public
sewer.
1). For the purpose of this section, discharges resulting from garbage grinders Powered by motors of
one horsepower or less, and grease interceptors installed in restaurants in accordance with the provisions
of the Los Angeles County Plumbing Code N}here such facilities are not required by other provisions of
this Division 2, are not considered to be industrial waste discharges.
E. A person shall obtain a permit from the county engineer to maintain an existing but nonused
industrial waste connection to the public sewer. The annual inspection fee for such permit shall "be the
same as that for Inspection Fee Class A. The connection shall be removed upon the expiration or
revocation of such permit pursuant to the criteria established by Section 20.36.220. (Ord. 84-0109 § 8,
1984: Ord. 11716 § 28, 1978: Ord. 10020 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 7519 § 3 (part), 1959: Gird. 6982 § 11,
1956: Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. 1 § 6102, 1952.)
Section 20.36.320 Permit -- Application forms -- Information required.
A. The director shall provide printed application forms for the permit required by this Part 3,
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indicatino thereon the information to be furnished by the applicant. In conjunction therewith, the
applicant may be required to furnish the following,
1. The name and address of the applicant;
2. The name and address of the dischar;er;
3. "rhe address or location of the premises where the discharge will take place;
4. The Standard industrial Classification (SIC) of the discharger;
5. Information with respect to constitutents and characteristics 'of wastewater proposed to be
discharged, including but not limited to those referred to in this fart 3. Sampling and analysis shall be
performed in accordance 'With procedures established by the LTA pursuant to Section 304(8) of the Act
and contained in 40 CFR, Part 136, as amended, and by laboratories certified by the state of California
In the absence of a state certification process, the director may certify a laboratory to perform necessary'
sampling aid analysis;
6. Time and duration, of the proposed discharge or discharges;
7. Average daily and five-minute peak wastewater flow rates, including daily, monthly and
seasonal variation, if any;
13: Each byproduct waste of the discharges by type, amount and rate of production;
9. Site plans, floor plans, mechanical and plumbing plans and details to show all sewers; storm
drains, connections and appurtenances by their size, location and elevation;
10. Description of activities, facilities 'and plant processes ori the applicant's premises, including
all pollutants which could be discharged,
11" Detailed plans showing pretreatment facilities, sampling facilities, uncontrolled discharge
containment facilities, and operating procedures;
12. Identification of the nature and concentration of any pollutant located at the premises of the
discharger (and/or applicant if different) if that pollutant is prohibited from discharge under this Part 3,
or any proposed discharge which, is regulated by any applicable local limit, plus ,a statement specifying,
whether the specific limitations set forth in,said 'Iocal Limits are being met, and, if not, what operation and
maintenance;(O&Nl) or pretreatmenVis proposed by the discharger to cause compliance;
13. The shortest"time scheduled by which the discharger shall provide the necessary additional
pretreatment or O&M, if additional pretreatment or O&M will be required to meet the regulations in -this
Division 2. Any completion date in such a proposed schedule shall not be rater than the cosr3pliance date
established by the applicable regulations. The schedule shall provide for reporting increments in progress
in the,form of dales for cornmencement and completion ,of major events leading to the construction and
operalion of additional pretreatment,necessary for the discharger to meet the applicable regulation (e.8.,
hiring an engineer, completing preliminary and final plans, executing contract for major components,
commencing, construction, completing construction);
14. Mach product of the discharger by.typc, amount, and rate of'production;
15. Type and amount of raw materials processed by the discharger (average and maximum per
day);
16. Number of employees. hours of operation of plant, and hours of operation of the proposed
pretreatment system;
17. Copies of any current NPDES permit, South Coast Air Quality Management District.permit;
Regional Water Quality Control Hoard permit. tire, department business plan, health department license
and State Department of Health Services permit for the subject premises;
18. The name, business address and motor vehicle driver's license number of the authorized
representative;
19. Any other information deemed by the director to be necessary to evaluate the permit
application.
The application shall be signed under penalty of' perjury by the authorized representative of the
discharger.
B. For the purpose of this, section, the director may utilize joint permit application forms under
agreerhents established with other public,agencies as provided in Section 20.28:090. (Ord. 89-0101 § 39,
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1989: Ord. 11716 § 29, 1978: Ord. 10276 § 1, 1971. Ord. 7010 § i (part), 1956: Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. I §
6101, 1952.)
Section 20.36.330 Permit -- Issuance conditions.
if it appears from the application and supporting information submitted for any permit required by
this chapter that the proposed disposal complies with the provisions of this Division 2 and other
applicable laws and ordinances, the county engineer, upon receipt of the fees hereinafter required, shall
issue such permit. (Ord. 1 1 716 § 30, 1978: Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. I § 6105, 1952.)
Section 20.36.340 Determination of type of liquid waste.
Before granting an industrial waste disposal permit to any applicant, the county engineer shall
determine either that the waste is one which will not damage or destroy the public sewer, or cause an
unwarranted increase in the cost of maintenance of the public sewer, �or retard or inhibit the treatment of
the sewage, or is one that can be made acceptable by pretreatment. (Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. 1 § 6106,
1952.)
Section 20.36.350 Pretreatment -- Plans prerequisite to permit issuance when. ,
In event pretreatment or special facilities are required to make the waste acceptable as provided
under the provisions of this Division 2, the applicant for an industrial waste disposal permit may be
required to furnish plans shoving the method of collections and pretreatment proposed to be used, and a
permit shall not be issued until said plans or required modification thereof have been checked and
approved by the county engineer. (Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. I § 6107, 1952.)
Section 20.36.360 Permit — Revocation conditions.
13y following the procedure set forth in Part I of this chapter, the county engineer may recommend
the revocation of and the board may revoke any permit if; after a public hearing, if a public hearing is
requested, or othenvise, after due investigation, the board finds:
A. A failure of the permittee to correct conditions as required by the county engineer; or
B. Conditions which would justify the denial of a permit; or
C. Fraud or deceit was employed in obtaining the permit; or
D. Any other violation of this Division 2 or of any conditions of any permit including the one to be
revoked, license or exception granted hereunder. (Ord. 7519 § 3, 1959: Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. I § 6103.
1952.)
Section 20.36.365 Public participation -- Notification of significant violations.
At least annually, the director shall provide public notification, in the largest daily newspaper
published in the municipality in which a PO'I W is located, of industrial users of the POTW which,
during the previous 12 months. were significantly violating applicable pretreatment standards or other
pretreatment requirements, as provided in 40 CFR 403.8. The director need not provide such notification
if a notice meeting all applicable EPA requirements has been published by the PO"I W operator The cost
of such public notification shall be collected by the director from the discharger causing such violation
andlor notification. (Ord. 89-0101 § 40. 1989.)
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Section 20.36.370 Disconnection following permit revocation.
If a permit is revoked, the county engineer may disconnect from the public sewer any industrial
connection sewer which was connected pursuant to such permit. (Ord. 7519 § 3, 1959: Ord. 6130 ['art 6
Ch. 1 § 6103.5, 1952.)
Section 20.36.380 Pretreatment -- Standards and criteria.
The.county engineer may establish uniform minimum standards and criteria for the application of
such standards for pretreatment of specific industrial waste discharges. The provision of this section shall
not -prohibit the county engineer from requiring additional pretreatment to accomplish the objectiverof
Section 20.36.340. (Ord 11716 § 52, 1978: Ord. 6130 fart 6 Ch. I § 6107.5, 1952.)
Section 20.36.390 Rainwater diversion systems -- Authorized when.
The county engineer may authorize the installation of a rainwater diversion system in lieu of roofing
to prevent the discharge of stormwaters to the sewer system -where roofing is impractical, in conflict with
existing laws or re- lations, may create -a hazardous or unsafe working condition, or may cause, undue
hardship on the applicant, providing the county engineer finds -that'
A. The applicant has applied for an industrial waste disposal permit and has submitted all plans and
specifications.of the proposed system;
I3, The system provides for continuous 24-hour protection to the public sewer system;
C. The system meets minimum operational and component:standards as may be established pursuant
to Section 20.36'.380; and
D. 'Pollution of underground or surface waters, nor damage to any streets, gutters, storm drains,
channels or any public or private property will not be caused by the diverted storm flows. (Ord. 11716 §
32, 1978: Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. -I § 61 1 1, 1952.)
Section. 20.36.400 Deposit of certain substances prohibited.
A person shall not place, throw or deposit, or cause or permit to be placed, thrown or deposited in
any public sewer or main -line sewer any dead animal, offal, or garbage, fish, fruit or vegetable waste, or
other solid matters, or materials or obstructions of any kind whatever of such nature as shall blo,,,
obstruct or fill such sewer, or which shall interfere with or prevent the effective use or operation thereof.
A person shall not cause or permit to be deposited or discharged into any such sewer any water or
sL«agc, or liquid waste of any kind containing chemicals, greases, oils, tars or other matters in solution
or suspension, which may clog, obstruct or fill' the same, or which may in any way damage or -interfere
with or prevent the effective use thereof, or which may necessitate or require frequent repair, cleaning
out or Mishin- of such sewer to render the same operative, or which may obstruct or cause an
unwarranted increase in the cost of treatment of the sewage, or which may introduce into a POM any
pollutani(s) which cause pass through or interference. Stormwater runoff shall not be discharged, into a
,sanitary sewer. (Ord. 89-0101 §X11, 1989: Ord. 83-0092 § 11, 1983: Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. 1 § 6108,
1952:)
Section 20.36.402 National Categorical Pretreatment Standards (NCPS) --
Compliance.
Upon the promulgation of mandatory NCPS for any industrial subcategory, the NCPS, if more
restrictive than limitations imposed by this division, shall apply. The, director may impose a phased
compliance schedule to insure that affected industries meet the NCPS. Failure to meet the phased
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compliance schedule may result in permit suspension or revocation. Those dischargers subject to MCPS
shall comply with all reporting requirements in accordance with the General Pretreatment Regulations for
'Existing and Ne�v Sources of Pollution (Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 403). Facilities
subject to this division and regulated by joint permits issued in conjunction with other agencies pursuant
to Section 20.28 090 may meet the requirements of this section as set forth in such joint permit and by
furnishing such evidence of compliance as may be required by the director. (Ord. 89-0101 § 42, 1989.)
Section 20.36.404 Compliance with local limits.
No person shall introduce or cause to be introduced wastewater to the sewer system or a POTW that
exceeds specific local limits which have been developed by the receiving POTW. Said local limits shall
not apply where more restrictive limitations are imposed by permit or National Categorical Pretreatment
Standards. (Ord. 89-0101 § 43, 1989.)
Section 20.36.410 Toxic substances.
All toxic chemical substances shall be retained or rendered acceptable before discharge into the
public sewer. (Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. I § 6114. 1951)
Section 20.36.420 Control of pH.
No person shall discharge acids or alkali materials into the public sewer until the Ph has been
controlled to a level not less than 6.0 nor at or higher than a level which the director finds excessive. No
discharge shall have any corrosive or detrimental characteristics that may cause injury to wastewater
treatment, inspection or maintenance personnel or may cause damage to structures, equipment or other
physical facilities of the public sewer -system. (Ord. 89-0101 § 44, 1989: Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. 1 § 6113,
1952.)
Section' 20.36.430 Temperature restrictions.
A person shall not discharge into the public sewer effluent exceeding a temperature.of 140 degrees
Fahrenheit or which will exceed 104 degrees Fahrenheit at the point of entry into the POTW treatment
}dant. (Ord. 89-0101 § 45, 1989: Ord 11716 §'33 , 1978: Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. I § 6,112, 1952.)
Section 20.36.440 Cooling water.
No uncontaminated cooling water shall be discharged into a public sanitary sewer. (Ord. 11716 §a 1,
1978: Ord. 10020 § 3 (part). 1970: Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. I § 6109, 1952.)
Section 20.36.450 Ground garbage.
Garbage resulting from the preparation of food may be discharged into the public sewer (but not into
a S7EP sewer system unless as septic tank effluent) if ground to a fineness sufficient to pass through a
three -eighths -inch screen. 1'xcessive or unnecessarily large quantities of water shall not be used to flush
ground garbage into the sewer. (Ord. 89-0006 § 9, 1989: Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. I § 6110, 1952)
Section 20.36.459PART Part 4. Other Methods of Disposal
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Section 20.36.460 Applicability of Part 4 provisions.
The provisions of this Part 4 -shall pertain to the disposal, discharge or deposit of all industrial waste
except where such wastes are discharged to a public sewer in accordance with the provisions of Pail 3`of
this chapter. (Ord. 11716 § 34, 1978: Ord. 8690 § 3 (part), 1964; Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. 2 § 6201, 1952:)
Section 20.36.47.4 Depositing or discharging wastes prohibited without permit.
A person shall not maintain,a deposit of waste material, or discharge or deposit or cause or suffer to
be discharged or deposited, except as otherwise provided in this Division 2, any waste material or
effluent in or upon unincorporated territory of the county of Los Angeles, or into streams or bodies of
surface or subsurface water, or storm drains, or flood control channels, where the same is deposited upon
or may be carried through or upon unincorporated territory of the county without first securing, 'in the
manner provided in this chapter,,a,permit from the county engineer so to do, and at all times having an
unrevoked permit therefor, unless otherwise exempted by the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 6130 Part
6 Ch. 2-§ 6202, 1952.),
Section.20.36.475, Maintenance of existing, nonused facility for industrial waste
deposit, -discharge or storage.
A person shall obtain a permit from the county engineer to maintain an-existing,but nonused facility
deaigned or formerly used for the deposit, discharge or storage of industrial wastes. The annual
inspection fee for,suchpermit shall be the same as that for Inspection fee.Class A.
Exception: Such permit is not required when, to the satisfaction of the county.engineer, compliance
with the permit cancellation "criteria of Section 2036.220 has been provided. (Ord. 84-0109 § 9, 1984.)
Section 20.36.480 Permit -- Not required when.
No permit shall be required for the disposal of waste which consists only of domestic sewage into
septic tanks, cesspools or seepage pits constructed pursuant to the provisions of the Plumbing Code, as
'sct.out at Title'28 of this code. (Ord. 8690 § 12 (part), 1964: Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch.'2 § 6203, 1952.)
Section 20.36.490 Permit -- Application -- Form and contents.
Any person requiring a permit under the provisions of this Part 4 shall make, written application
therefor to the county engineer, giving such information as the county engineer may require. The°county
engineer shall provide printed application fares. indicating thereon the information to be furnished by
the applicant. The county engineer- may require from the applicant, in addition to the information
furnished on the, printed form, any additional information including detailed plans and specifications
which will enable the county engineer to determine that the proposed discharge of deposit and plan of
operation complies with the provisions -of this Division 2 and other applicable laws and ordinances. (Ord.
I f 716 § 35, 19.78: Ord. 10276 § 2, 1971: - Ord. 7010 § 1 (part), 1956: Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. 2 § 6204,
1952:)
Section 20.36.500 Permit -- Plans -required with application when.
A. The county engineer may require that an application for a permit to dispose -cif industria[waste
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shall be accompanied by suitable plans showing the proposed method of collection, treatment and
disposal, and a permit shall not be issued until said plans or required modification thereof have been
checked and approved by the county engineer.
B. The county engineer may submit the application or plans, or both, to any public agency for
comment or recommendation. (Ord. 6541 § 4, 1954: Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. 2 § 6205, 1952.)
Section 20.36.510 Use of public property -- Permit -required when.
Whenever facilities for the discharge of industrial waste connect to structures. or encroach on the
property or rights-of-way owned or controlled by a public agency, the county engineer may either:`
A. Require that the applicant obtain a property -use permit, license, easement, or other right to use
said properties prior to the issuance of a permit to dispose of industrial waste: or
:B, issue such permit subject to the execution of a property -use permit, license, easement, or other
right to use said properties. (Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. 2 § 6206, 1952.)
Section 20.36.520 Notification of public agencies required.
Whenever an application for permit is filed, the county engineer shall notify the county health officer
and such other public agencies as in his opinion may be affected, and shall request a prompt reply
containing their recommendations. Upon request, he shall secure from the applicant and furnish to the
affected department or agency such additional plans or information as it may require, relative to such
application. (Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. 2 § 6207, 1952)
Section 20.36.530 Investigation by county officers and departments.
Whenever notified that an application for permit has been filed, the county health officer, the county
engineer and other county departments affected shall make such investigations as in their opinions are
required. The health officer and such other departments shall, within 20 days of notification of the filing
of the application, make and file reports of their investigations with the county engineer. Such reports
shall narrate all facts found. and shall recommend that the application be denied, or be granted in whole
or in part. and if granted, subject to what conditions, if any. Such report may also disclaim interest in the
application. (Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. 2 § 6208, 1952.)
Section 20.36.640 Deposits creating menace to public health -- Notice requirements.
When the county health officer finds that industrial waste or effluent. or any other material, is being
discharged or deposited in such manner as to create a menace to the public health, lie may serve notice of
ti iolation upon the person owning or operating the premises, describing the conditions, and requiring, the
prompt correction thereof and shall so notify the county engineer. (Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. 2 § 6209, 1952.)
Section 20.36.550 Permit -- Issuance conditions.
The county engineer shall issue a permit as required by this Division 2 if he determines that all of the
followino conditions have been met:
A All fees or deposits hereinafter required have been paid;
B. Recommendations and conditions of the various county departments, as contained in their reports,
if any, have been met. The county engineer may waive this provision except as to the requirements of the
county health officer;
C. The material to be discharged or deposited does not or will not, in the opinion of the county health
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officer, constitute a potential public nuisance or menace to the public health and safety, and will not
violate, other provisions of the l Icalth and Safety Code of the state of California;
D. The material to be discharged or deposited does not or will not involve disposal of any toxic
.materials or chemicals in such manner as to cause pollution of any stream, watercourse, lake, or other
body of water, or underground or surface water storage reservoir, -either natural or artificial;
E. The material to be discharged or deposited does not or will not damage or adversely affect any
storm -drain, channel, or any public or private property;
F. Under existing, circum stances and conditions it is necessary and reasonable so to dispose of such
waste mattef.-(Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. 2 § 6210, 1952.)
Section 20.36.559PART Part 5. Treatment Plants and Facilities
Section 20.36.560 Installation -- Required when.
Industrial waste treatment plants or facilities shall be installed whenever the county engineer shalt
find as a fact that such facilities are required to safeguard the public health; prevent pollution of streams
or bodies of surface ,or underground water; prevent pollution of water wells or storage reservoirs, either
natural or artificial; prevent damage or increased maintenance costs in the sewerage system-- prevent
damage to public or private property; prevent a public nuisance; or to comply with applicable regulations
of any other -public agency. (Ord. 6130 Part 6 -Ch. -5 § 6501, 1952.)
Section 20.36.570 Pretreatment — Standards and criteria.
The county engineer may establish unifonn minimum standards and,criteria for the application of
such standards for pretreatment of specific industrial waste discharges; The provisions of' this section
shall not prohibit the county engineer from requiring additional pretreatment to accomplish the objective
of Section 20.36.3#0 of this chapter. (Ord..117,16 § 49, 1978: Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. 5 § 6501.5', 1952.)
Section 20:36.580" Facilities not required when.
Installation of industrial waste treatment facilities may not be required if the county engineer
determines that:
A. '['tie waste is prohibited for discharge to the available systems by this Division 2 or other
applicable -ordinances or regulations;
B. The affected industry has guaranteed to separately dispose of any objectionable waste to legal
points of -disposal;
C. Adequate facilities are to be provided for the collection and containment of such wastes, and that
provisions have been made to prevent intentional or accidental discharge of such wastes to the ,sewer
system, ground surface, surface or underground water supplies, rivers, channels, storm drains, public
streets or gutters;
D. An application for industrial waste disposal permit has been filed in accordance with Part 4'of this -
chapter; and
E_.All fees required by this Division 2 have been' paid. (Ord. 11716 § 50, 1978: Ord. 6130 Part 6 -Ch.
5 § 6502, 1952.)
Section 20.36.590 Installation -- Access of inspection and maintenance.
Interceptors or other industrial waste treatment plants or facilities shall be so installed and
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constructed that they shall be at all times easily accessible for inspection and maintenance. (Ord. 6130
Part 6 Ch. 5 § 6503, 1952 )
Section 20.36.600 Separation of domestic and industrial wastes.
All domestic wastes from restrooms, showers, drinking fountains, etc., shall be kept separate from all
industrial wastes until the industrial wastes have passed through any required pretreatment facilities.
(Ord. 11716 § 51, 1978: Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. 5 § 6503.5, 1952.)
Section 20.36.610 Operation and maintenance.
All industrial waste treatment plants or facilities or water pollution control plants, and all
appurtenances thereto, existing as of October 23. 1964, or hereafter constructed under jurisdiction of this -
Division 2 shall be maintained, by, the owner or person having, jurisdiction of the property affected, in
good operating condition and in a safe and sanitary condition at all times. All devices and safeguards
which are required by this Division 2 for the operation thereof, and all records of such operation, shall be
maintained in good order. (Ord. 8690 § 3 (part), 1964; Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. 5 § 6504, 1952.)
Section 20.36.620 Inspection and testing.
The county engineer shall make tests of industrial wastes, periodic inspections of water pollution
control plants and industrial waste treatment plants' or facilities to determine whether such treatment
plants or facilities are maintained in accordance with the requirements of this Division 2. The county
engineer shall also make periodic tests on samples of sewage, industrial waste or effluents obtained at the
point of discharge or deposit to determine whether such discharges or deposits are made in accordance
with the provisions of this division. (Ord. 8690 §§ 3 (part) and 12 (part), 1964; Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. 5 §
6505, 1952.)
Section 20.36.630 Right of entry for inspection authorized when.
A. The county engineer shall be permitted at all reasonable hours to inspect water pollution control
plants and industrial waste treatment plants or facilities, and to enter and inspect the place, enelosure or
structure where industrial wastes or effluent are discharged or deposited.
B. A person shall not refuse to permit, and shall not hinder or obstruct -in any way, any reasonable
inspection or investigation of such treatment plant or facilities or deposits or discharges by the county
engineer. (Ord. 8690 § 3 (part). 1964; Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. 5 §- 6506, 1952.)
Section 20.36.640 Owner's safety regulations -- Compliance by inspector.
inspector shall comply with any special safety regulations brought to his'attention by the owner or
operator. (Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. 5 § 6507, 1952.)
Section 20.36.650 Test manholes or other structures.
The county engineer may require the installation of test manhole or other'structure through ;which
all industrial waste shall pass. Said structure shall be so designed that flows may be measured and
samples readily obtained therefrom. (Ord. 6130 Part 6 Ch. 5 § 6508, 1952.)