(a) Every demolition contractor or owner applying for a demolition permit shall, as a part of the application, deposit with the Department of Public Works the sum of $500.00, which deposit shall be cash, certified check or cashier’s check payable to the City, the condition for the refund of such deposit being that the demolition contractor or owner applying for such permit will guarantee that the sewer line is properly capped or plugged in accordance with the regulations of the City Engineering Division. If the private sewer is to be capped or plugged on a right-of-way or easement of the City, the capping or plugging shall be done by a licensed plumber whose name shall be furnished at the time of application for a demolition permit. Provided, however, an owner shall only be allowed to obtain a demolition permit for an accessory structure located on a lot on which the owner occupies a single-family dwelling exclusively used for dwelling purposes.

(b) Upon the filing with the Department of Public Works of a certificate of inspection and compliance issued by the Engineering Division, the City shall refund the deposit to such permit holder.

(c) If a sewer line is not properly capped or plugged within 30 calendar days after the demolition of the structure is complete, the deposit shall be forfeited.

The Water Pollution Control Division will plug or cap the sewer line in an acceptable manner. The deposit shall be credited towards the actual cost to cap the sewer line incurred by the Water Pollution Control Division. The demolition contractor shall be responsible for reimbursing the Water Pollution Control Division for any costs which exceed the deposit. No portion of the deposit shall be refunded if the capping costs do not exceed the costs incurred by the Water Pollution Control Division. (Ord. 18751 § 1, 11-14-06. Code 1981 § 10-459. Code 1995 § 26-523.)