Spokane Municipal Code

Title 13 Public Utilities and Services

Chapter 13.03 Sewers

Article IX. Sewer Connections Outside City Limits

Section 13.03.0802 Connections Authorized

1. City sewer utility service is initially intended to provide for the needs of the residents of the City of Spokane. The City reserves the right to decline to serve any area outside the City, or to condition such service upon entry into a written contract, upon such additional terms and conditions as may be determined at the time service is requested or thereafter, as municipal needs may require, in accord with ordinances established by the city council, considering additional expenses imposed or burdens created by outside the City sewer service.
    
2. Pursuant to authority granted by RCW 35.67.310, the director of wastewater management is authorized to enter into agreements for and on behalf of the City with owners of property beyond the city limits permitting connection of such property with the City’s sewers upon the terms and conditions and subject to the payments prescribed in this Article when, in his judgment, such connection will not overload or imperil the City’s sewer system, including collection and transmission capacity as well as treatment and discharge capabilities for current or future City customer needs, and as further subject to any other applicable laws or restrictions.
    
3. In the event all aspects of service are not specifically addressed by contract or otherwise specifically provided, in addition to the provisions of SMC 13.03.0804, any other portions of this chapter or chapter 13.01 SMC may be applied by the director of wastewater management where deemed necessary, as terms and conditions of service to outside the City customers.

Date Passed: Monday, October 15, 2007

Effective Date: Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Recodification ORD C34122 Section 1