It is unlawful to construct, extend, relay, repair, or make connection to any private sewer or sewer main without obtaining a permit pursuant to the provisions of Snohomish Municipal Code from the City Engineer. The City Engineer may issue such permit to the owner or occupant of any property to construct, extend, relay, repair, or make connection to any private sewer inside the property lines. Should the owner or occupant employ a licensed contractor to do the work, such contractor shall take the permit in his or her own name, and the owner, occupant, or any other person shall lay no pipe under the authority of the contractor's permit. Any work outside the property line and inside the City rights of way shall require a licensed contractor.

In the event any of the permitting requirements set forth in this chapter shall conflict with the requirements of Snohomish Municipal Code Chapter 12.12, the provisions of Snohomish Municipal Code Chapter 12.12 shall control. (Ord. 1602, 1987; Ord. 1721, 1992; Ord. 1730, 1993)