A. Multiple Existing Buildings Under Common Ownership. One or more existing buildings located on property owned by the same person may be serviced by the same private lateral if the city determines that it is unlikely that ownership of the property can or will be divided in the future. However, if for any reason the ownership of the property is subsequently divided, each building under separate ownership shall be provided with a separate private lateral, and thereafter it shall be unlawful for any person to continue to use or maintain a common private lateral. The cost to install the separate private laterals shall be the responsibility of the property owner whose property it serves.

B. Residential Occupancies With Common Walls. Existing single-family residential units with common walls, condominiums, stock cooperatives, community apartments or other similar improvements which entitle owners of interest therein to occupy independent ownership interests and make joint use of utility and other services which may be provided by facilities owned in common may upon issuance of a Permit by the city authorizing such common use, be permitted to continue the use of a common private lateral.

C. Common Interest Developments. The homeowners association of a Common Interest Development shall, along with the Owner, be jointly and severally liable for duties and obligations imposed by this Chapter of the City Ordinance code in relation to any private lateral located within a common area of the development. If no homeowners association exists, then the individual unit owners, both jointly and individually, shall be liable for the duties and obligations with respect to private laterals established by the Common Interest development.

D. Supplemental Sewer Service Permit. Multi-unit sewer laterals require a Supplemental Sewer Service Permit. Supplemental permit conditions for private multi-unit sewer service laterals shall require a formal agreement between Owner and the city. The agreement(s) shall be recorded by Owner against, and shall be an obligation running with the property. The agreement(s) shall include requirements for Owner and all future owners of all, or any portion of, the property to be solely liable and responsible for compliance with the city Standard Specifications regarding design, construction, operation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of the privately owned sewer facilities. Owner shall comply with the city Standard Specifications and shall submit such design packages to the city for review, approval, and for record purposes. The city shall have no obligation whatsoever to design, construct, operate, maintain, repair, or replace any aspect of privately owned sewer facilities. Each such agreement will be subject to the requirements, review, and approval of City Engineer or Public Works Supervisor. (Ord. 13-03, 2013)