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Article V. General Regulations.

Secs. 22.1-46 to 22.1-48. Repealed by ordinance passed 6-4-73.

Sec. 22.1-49. Removal of obstructions.

In case of any stoppage in a public sewer, the city shall remove
the obstruction. If the stoppage occurs in the sewer between a
house and the city sewer main, the property owner whose
property connects with the public sewer shall remove the
obstruction. If he fails to remove the obstruction within
forty-eight hours after notice from the city manager, the
obstruction may be removed by the city and the cost thereof,
together with twenty per cent thereof, shall be paid by the owner
or occupant. (10-19-64.)

Sec. 22.1-50. Injuring sewers, manholes, etc.

No person, while engaged in the construction of house sewer or
otherwise, shall injure, trim, break or remove any portion of any