§ 28-147. Intent of standard.  


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  • The intent of this standard is to minimize the amount of fats, oil, grease, and wax entering the City of Edina's wastewater collection system. Starting on January 1, 2019, any new development proposal for a facility that includes commercial food preparation and/or serving shall install and maintain an exterior grease interceptor conforming to section 28-151 of the Edina City Code. Existing facilities performing commercial food preparation or serving shall operate and maintain any grease removal devices currently in place and shall eliminate discharge of wastewater laden with fats, oil, or grease to City of Edina's collection system. Remodeling or expansion of an existing facility may require the installation of an exterior grease interceptor, subject to plan review. In any case, the discharge of wastewater from food preparation activities into the public sewers shall be subject to the following local, regional, and federal regulations.

( Ord. No. 2018-14 , § 1, 11-7-2018)