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802.1 :GENERAL OPERATION: The entire Municipal sanitary sewer system shall be operated as a public utility and convenience from which revenues will be derived, subject to the provisions of this Chapter. (Ord. 218, 9-4-56) 802.2 : SUPERVISION: The Chief Code Enforcement Officer shall supervise all house sewer connections made to the Municipal sanitary sewer system and excavations for the purpose of installing or repairing the same. (Ord. 219, 9-4-56; amd. 1995 Code) 802.3 : CONNECTION REQUIRED: A. Existing Buildings: Any building used for human habitation and located on property adjacent to a sewer main, or in a block through which the system extends, shall be connected to the Municipal sanitary sewer system within two years from the time a connection is available to any such property. B. New Construction: All buildings constructed on property adjacent to a sewer main or in a block through which the system extends shall be provided with a connection to the Municipal sanitary sewer system for the disposal of all human wastes. C. Senior Citizen Deferral: In cases where the owner of an existing building is receiving a senior citizens deferral of special assessments for the cost of the sewer main and no health hazard exists, the City Council may defer the requirement for a connection to the sanitary sewer system until such time as the senior citizen deferral expires or a health hazard exists. (Ord. 901, 3-10-82) 802.4 : APPLICATION FOR SEWER CONNECTION: A. Permit; Fees: Any person desiring a connection to the Municipal sanitary sewer system for property not previously connected with the system shall make application for a permit to the Chief Code Enforcement Officer, accompanied by such information as required by the Chief Code Enforcement Officer, together with a permit and inspection fee as set by City Council resolution; provided, however, that a separate permit may be issued for that portion of the sewer connection extending from the property line to the main sewer or other outlet for which permit the fee shall be as set by City Council resolution and a separate permit may also be issued for that portion of the sewer extending from the house or building to the property line for which the permit fee shall be as set by City Council resolution. Inspection of the sewer service from the main to the building shall be performed by the Chief Code Enforcement Officer to ensure compliance to all applicable codes. (Ord. 1009, 3-23-87; amd. 1995 Code) B. Additional Building Permit Fees: In addition to the building permit fees established in Section 901.06 and in addition to any other fees established in this Code there is hereby established a fee to pay and reimburse the City for all sums which the City shall be required to pay to the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services because of all construction. C. Additional Fees to Pay for Unassessed Property and to reimburse the City for Metropolitan Xletfepelitffi Council Environmental Services Charges: The permit fee for connection to the City sanitary sewer system shall be paid for each connection in the amount specified in subsections A and B of this Section. In addition thereto, before any permit shall be issued, the following conditions shall be complied with: 1. No permit shall be issued to connect with any sanitary sewer system of the City directly or indirectly from any lot or tract of land unless the Public Works Director shall have certified: a. That such lot or tract of land has been assessed for the cost of construction of the sanitary sewer main with which the connection is made; or