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***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Title 13
Chapter 13.03
Section 13.03.0324
 

Title 13 Public Utilities and Services

Chapter 13.03 Sewers

Article III. General Requirements

Section 13.03.0324 Prohibited Uses of Public Sewers

 

Absolute prohibited uses of a public sewer are stated in SMC 13.03.0406. In addition to these requirements, no person may directly or indirectly discharge or suffer or permit a discharge into any public sewer any of the following without previous written authorization from the Wastewater Director and payment of all required fees and charges therefor:

  1. The contents of any tank or container owned or used by any person in the business of pumping, collecting, transporting or receiving sewage, effluent, septage or other waste substances, unless said person has obtained prior testing and written consent, as required by the Wastewater Director, and paid all fees assessed for such discharge; or
  1. Any non-standard strength sewage.

 

Date Passed: Monday, December 8, 2025

Effective Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026

ORD C36776 Section 29