City Code Section
- If the owners using a damaged private sewer system neglect, refuse, or fail to correct the damage after Portland Permitting & Development provides notice pursuant to Portland City Code Section 29.60.050, the City may correct the damage pursuant to Sections 29.60.060, 29.60.070 or 29.60.080 and assess the property or properties using the system pursuant to the procedures in Section 29.70.020. In the case of a common private sewer system, the City will calculate the amount of assessment on the property pursuant to Section 29.70.020. In addition, regarding a private sewer system traversing another property, Portland Permitting & Development will notify the owner whose property is traversed by but not connected to the damaged private sewer system that the system has been declared a nuisance. The City may enter that property to abate the nuisance after providing notice.