Fayette Discharge of Water from Downspouts into City Sewer and Penalties ordinance (§ 710.130)

A. No person shall permit the discharge of water from the downspouts of any property which they own or occupy into the City sanitary sewer lines. Any existing connection must be removed and connections to the sanitary sewer system must be made water-tight by means of a plug.

B. Any person who violates the provisions of this Section shall, upon conviction, be found guilty of an ordinance violation, and shall be subject to a fine as set forth in Chapter 100, Article III, of this Code. After written notice to the owner/occupant of the property found to be in violation by the City authorities, each day the downspouts are connected to the sanitary sewer lines or connections to sanitary sewers remain open shall constitute a separate violation.