§ 36-149. Continuing discharges.

A person discharging wastes into public sewers prior to the effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived may continue without penalty so long as he does not increase the quantity or decrease the quality of discharge, has discharged the waste at least 24 months prior to the effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived, and applies for and is granted a permit no later than 150 days after the effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived.