§ 26-305. Applicability and prohibitions.

(1)

This article shall apply to all users of the publicly owned treatment works (POTW), as defined in section 26-153 of this chapter.

(2)

Grease traps or grease interceptors shall not be required for residential users.

(3)

Facilities generating fats, oils, or grease as a result of food manufacturing, processing, preparation, or food service shall install, use, and maintain appropriate grease traps as required in section 26-307 of this chapter. These facilities include but are not limited to restaurants, food manufacturers, food processors, hospitals, hotels, motels, schools, nursing homes, and any other facility preparing, serving, or otherwise making any foodstuff available for consumption.

(4)

It shall be unlawful for a user to intentionally or unintentionally allow the discharge of any petroleum oil, non-biodegradable cutting oil, mineral oil, or any fats, oils, or grease of animal or vegetable origin into the POTW in concentrations greater than those promulgated in article V, chapter 26, of the City of Denton Code of Ordinances.

(5)

It shall be unlawful to discharge trucked or hauled pollutants, except as deemed suitable and at discharge points designated by the city manager.

(6)

It shall be unlawful for a person to create a public nuisance.

(Ord. No. 2012-176, § 3, 8-21-12)