Hallsville Definitions ordinance (§ 715.020)

For the purposes of this Chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth as herein:

CERTIFICATION OF SEWER LATERAL: An official statement from the proper official of the City of Hallsville stating there are no known illegal storm or surface water connections into the lateral of the individual property and that the lateral is not considered to be a defective lateral under the terms of this Chapter. CITY

City of Hallsville, Missouri.

DEFECTIVE LATERAL: A lateral, including its connection to the sanitary sewer, that is in such condition that it is not water tight and could allow ground water or surface water to enter the lateral; could allow sanitary sewage to seep or leak from the pipe; has roots that have compromised the integrity of the lateral; has rocks, wood or other debris within the lateral that could impede the flow of sewage; has a p-trap or other piping configuration that would impede smoke testing of the lateral; and/or has been damaged in any way that would impede the flow of sewage.

GROUND WATER: Water that is below the surface of the ground that largely consists of surface water that has seeped into the ground through soil, sand and fractured rock. It also includes natural springs below the surface of the ground.

ILLEGAL GROUND WATER OR SURFACE WATER CONNECTIONS: The discharge of ground water, surface water or storm water into the sanitary sewer system from any source, including, but not limited to, the connection of downspouts, roof drainage, driveway drainage, surface area drainage, sump pump, or foundation drainage.

LATERAL: The pipe connecting a building or land use to the sanitary sewers of the City of Hallsville.

NEWLY CONSTRUCTED STRUCTURE: A completed building that is ready for occupancy but has not yet been lived in or occupied.

NOTICE OF VIOLATION: A written notice issued by the City of Hallsville citing one (1) or more violations of this Chapter, identifying the owner of the property, the address of the property, specifying the remedial action required, and the time frame for completion of the repairs necessary to achieve compliance with the provisions of this Chapter.

PERSON: Any individual, syndicate, association, partnership, firm, corporation, company, institution, agency, authority, property owner, renter, lessee or other entity recognized by law as the subject of rights and duties. PREMISES or PROPERTY A structure and/or lot, parcel or tract upon which it is located.

SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM: The pipes, manholes, pump stations, laterals, and all appurtenances thereto that are used for the collection of wastewater from property and the transportation of said wastewater under an operating permit by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. This definition includes all facilities whether publicly owned and maintained or privately owned and maintained.

SERVICE AREA: Any property that is located within the boundaries of the City of Hallsville that is connected to the sanitary sewer system of the City and any property that is located outside the boundaries of the City of Hallsville that is connected to the sanitary sewer system of the City.

SURFACE WATER: Water that is on top of the ground and may flow across the surface of the ground or may seep into the ground.

SUMP PUMP: A mechanical device that is designed or intended to remove water that has accumulated in a sump basin from around the foundation of a building.

WYE: The joint or other connection of the lateral to the sanitary sewers of the City of Hallsville.