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G. Connections at "Y" Only: Every connecting sewer shall be connected to the Municipal sewer system at the "Y" designated for the property served by the connection, except where otherwise expressly authorized by the Public Works Director. Where expressly authorized by the Public Works Director, all connections made at points other than the designated "Y" shall be made only under the direct supervision of the Public Works Director in such manner as the Public Works Director may direct. H. Sump pumps: All new structures with sumps for which a building permit is issued shall be plumbed to the outside of the dwelling and inspected by City personnel before a certificate of occupancy is issued. A sump pump discharge system shall not be connected directly or indirectly to the City's sanitary sewer system. A sump pump shall have a permanently installed discharge line, which provides for year- round discharge to the outside of a building or structure. 1=11. Tunneling: Tunneling for distances of not more than six feet is permissible in yards, courts or driveways of any building site. When pipes are driven,the drive pipe shall be at least one size larger than the pipe to be laid. 1.1. Independent Systems Required: 1. The drainage and plumbing system of each new building and of new work installed in an existing building shall be separate from and independent of that of any other building except where provided in this subsection and every building shall have an independent connection with a public sewer when such is available. (Ord. 219, 9-4-56; amd. 1995 Code) 2. A separate connection shall be required for each dwelling unit constructed on or after September 19, 1979, in R-1, R-2, R-4, R-5 and R-6 Districts as defined in Title 10 of this Code. A separate connection shall not be required for apartment-type buildings as determined by the Public Works Director. (Ord. 855, 9-10-79; amd. 1995 Code) I JK. Exception to Independent Sewer System Requirement: Under the following limited circumstances, the requirement for an independent sewer system provided in subsection I of this Section need not be met: 1. Where one building stands to the rear of another building on an interior lot and no private sewer is available or can be constructed to the rear building through an adjoining alley, court, yard or driveway, the building drain from the front building may be extended to the rear building and the whole will be considered as one building drain. Where such a building drain is extended, a cleanout shall be provided immediately inside the rear wall of the front building. 2. A new structure on one parcel may be permitted to connect to an existing sewer line serving an adjacent parcel when the following conditions are met: a. The alternative construction of a new sewer service to serve the parcel would create a hardship due to the necessity of crossing a railroad or roadway by method other than open cut or as determined by the Public Works Director. b. The owners of the property will sign and record an instrument, in perpetuity, for joint use and maintenance of the shared service, which instrument specifically holds the City harmless and releases the City from any and all claims relating to the shared service. A copy of said instrument will be filed with the City for approval by the City Attorney.