12-1526 City Code Amending Code Regarding Sewer Discharge and Grease InterceptorsCITY OF MERIDIAN ORDINANCE NO. /off - /5a~
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BIRD, HOAGLUN, ROUNTREE, ZAREMBA
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN AMENDING MERIDIAN CITY CODE
SECTION 9-Z-2-1(D), RELATING TO PROHIBITED DISCHARGE STANDARDS AND
GREASE INTERCEPTOR REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING MERIDIAN CITY CODE
SECTION 9-4-9(D), RELATING TO REGULATIONS FOR USE OF PUBLIC SEWERS AND
GREASE, OIL AND SAND INTERCEPTORS; AMENDING MERIDIAN CITY CODE
SECTION 10-2-1(B) AND ADDING A NEW SECTION, SECTION 10-2-1(B)(25),
REGARDING GREASE INTERCEPTOR REGULATION UNDER THE UNIFORM
PLUMBING CODE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, oil or grease entering the municipal sewer system can overwhelm the system by
solidifying or combining with other disposed solids to form blockages in drain pipes, causing an
overflow of sewage;
WHEREAS, the Environmental Protection Agency has determined that sewer pipe blockages
are the leading cause of sewer overflows, and that grease is one of the primary causes of sewer
blockages;
WHEREAS, for these reasons, the City requires the installation of grease interceptors,
plumbing devices designed to intercept grease before it enters the wastewater disposal system, and also
requires permitting and periodic inspection;
WHEREAS, the City currently requires each business establishment for which a grease
interceptor is required to have an interceptor serving only that establishment, but finds that with
advanced technology, heightened oversight, and commitment to best management practices, grease
interceptors may be installed and efficiently operate to serve two or more establishments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the amendments set forth herein will serve the health,
safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City of Meridian;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, ADA COUNTY, IDAHO:
Section 1. That Meridian City Code section 9-2-2-1(D) is hereby amended to read as follows:
D. Grease Interceptor Required: Each user for which a grease interceptor is required shall, in the
discretion of the Superintendent or designee:
1. Install and/or use a grease interceptor which shall serve only that user, or
2. Enter into a written agreement or permit with the City of Meridian establishing comparable best
mana e~practices.
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Section 2. That Meridian City Code section 9-4-9(D) is hereby amended to read as follows:
9-4-9: REGULATIONS FOR USE OF PUBLIC SEWERS:
The use of the public sewers of the city shall be in accordance with the following regulations:
D. Grease, Oil And Sand Interceptors: Grease, oil and sand interceptors shall be provided at the
owner's expense when, in the opinion of the city, they are necessary for the proper handling of liquid
wastes containing grease or any flammable wastes, sand or other harmful ingredients; except that such
interceptors shall not be required for private living quarters or dwelling units. All interceptors shall be
of a type and capacity approved by the city and shall be located as to be readily and easily accessible
for cleaning and inspection. ; '
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' .Each user for which an
interceptor is required shall, in the discretion of the Superintendent or desi nee: ,1) install and/or use a
grease interceptor which shall serve only that user, or (2) enter into a written agreement or permit with
the City of Meridian establishing comparable best mana e_~ ment practices.
Section 3. That Meridian City Code section 10-2-1(B) is hereby amended, and a new section,
Section 10-2-1(B)(25}, is hereby added, to read as follows:
B. Additions And Deletions: Provided, however, the below stated additions and deletions to the
uniform plumbing code, 2003 edition, are also hereby adopted which additions and deletions, if in
conflict with the uniform plumbing code (UPC), shall overrule said UPC; the addition and deletion are
stated as follows:
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25. Appendix H, section H 104.3, shall read: Each business establishment for which a ravitX
grease interceptor is required shall have an interceptor which shall serve only that establishment or
shall, in the discretion of the Wastewater Superintendent or designee, enter into a written
agreement or permit with the City of Meridian establishing comparable best mana ement practices.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this day of . , 2012.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this day of ~ , 2012.
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NOTICE AND PUBLISHED SUMMARY
OF ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO I.C. § 50-901(A)
CITY OF MERIDIAN ORDINANCE N0.12- l5a b
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN AMENDING MERIDIAN CITY CODE
SECTION 9-2-2-1(D), RELATING TO PROHIBITED DISCHARGE STANDARDS AND
GREASE INTERCEPTOR REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING MERIDIAN CITY CODE
SECTION 9-4-9(D), RELATING TO REGULATIONS FOR USE OF PUBLIC SEWERS AND
GREASE, OIL AND SAND INTERCEPTORS; AMENDING MERIDIAN CITY CODE
SECTION 10-Z-1(B) AND ADDING A NEW SECTION, SECTION 10-2-1(B)(25),
REGARDING GREASE INTERCEPTOR REGULATION UNDER THE UNIFORM
PLUMBING CODE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The full text of this ordinance is available for inspection at City Hall, City of Meridian, 33 East
Broadway, Meridian, Idaho. This ordinance ~ ~ ~ effective upon its passage and publication.
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Adopted after first reading by sus nsion of the Rule as allowed pursuant to
Idaho Code § 50-902: YES NO
Second Reading: --
Third Reading: ---
STATEMENT OF MERIDIAN CITY ATTORNEY AS TO
ADEQUACY OF SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE N0.12- a 5~
The undersigned, William L.M. Nary, City Attorney of the City of Meridian, Idaho, hereby
certifies that he is the legal advisor of the City and has reviewed a copy of the attached Ordinance no.
12- 15~ of the City of Meridian, Idaho, and has found the same to be true and complete and
provides adequate notice to the public pursuant to Idaho Code § 50-901A(3).
DATED this day of , 2012.
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William. L.M. Nary, City Atto
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