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Coral Gables shifts responsibility for sewer laterals in right-of-way; modest fee increase approved
Summary
The City Commission approved an ordinance moving responsibility for gravity sewer laterals in the public right-of-way from property owners to the city, paired with a small monthly sewer fee increase to fund repairs and laterals replacement triggers tied to large building work.
The Coral Gables City Commission on June 10 approved an ordinance that makes the city responsible for certain sanitary sewer laterals located in the public right-of-way and established circumstances when property owners would still be responsible.
The change, part of an amendment to city code section 78-101, applies only to gravity laterals in the public right-of-way, city staff said during the meeting. The ordinance also establishes triggers requiring lateral replacement during substantial new construction or major improvements.
Commissioner Vince Lago, the item sponsor, said the change corrects an unusual local practice that leaves homeowners responsible for laterals…
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