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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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Chapter 13.03A
Section 13.03A.0306
 

Title 13 Public Utilities and Services

Chapter 13.03A Pretreatment

Article III. Wastewater Discharge Permit

Section 13.03A.0306 Discharge Permit Decisions [3.6]
  1. The Plant Manager will evaluate the data furnished by the user and may require additional information. Within 30 days of receipt of a complete wastewater discharge permit application, the Plant Manager will determine whether or not to issue a wastewater discharge permit. Upon a determination to issue, the permit shall be issued within 180 days of full evaluation and acceptance of the data furnished. The Plant Manager may deny any application for a wastewater discharge permit.
  1. Except where otherwise noted, the Plant Manager acts by issuing a written decision to the applicant. In addition, the decision shall be published on the City’s Industrial Pretreatment Program website, or in a newspaper of general circulation in Spokane County. When a decision is issued, the date of issuance for purposes of appeal by the applicant is three days from mailing, if mailed, the date of electronic delivery, if delivered electronically (e.g. email), or date of personal delivery, whichever first occurs. As to persons other than the applicant, when a decision is issued, the date of issuance is the date of posting of the decision on the City’s web site, publication of a notice of the decision in a newspaper of general circulation in Spokane County, or delivery of the decision to persons requesting delivery, whichever occurs first.
  1. The Plant Manager may require any user, as a condition of permit issuance, renewal or otherwise, to pay any outstanding fines, penalties, service charges or other applicable outstanding fees relating to its discharge, enjoyment of municipal utility services or any enforcement order.

NOTE: Bracketed enumerations reference the numbering in the EPA Region 10 Model Ordinance of March 27, 2012.

Date Passed: Monday, November 9, 2020

Effective Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2020

ORD C35961 Section 30