[R.O. 1991 § 705.070; Ord. No. 557 § 2, 9-8-1987]
Where a public sanitary or combined sewer is not available under the provisions of Section 705.060, the building sewer shall be connected to a private sewage disposal system complying with the provisions of this Article.
[R.O. 1991 § 705.080; Ord. No. 557 § 2, 9-8-1987]
Before commencement of construction
of a private sewage disposal system the owner shall first obtain a
written permit signed by the Superintendent. The application for such
permit shall be made on a form furnished by the City, which the applicant
shall supplement by any plans, specifications, and other information
as are deemed necessary by the Superintendent.
[R.O. 1991 § 705.090; Ord. No. 557 § 2. 9-8-1987]
A permit for a private sewage system
shall not become effective until the installation is completed to
the satisfaction of the Superintendent. He/she shall be allowed to
inspect the work at any stage of construction and, in any event, the
applicant for the permit shall notify the Superintendent when the
work is ready for final inspection, and before any underground portions
are covered. The inspection shall be made within twenty-four (24)
hours of the receipt of notice by the Superintendent.
[R.O. 1991 § 705.100; Ord. No. 557 § 2, 9-8-1987]
The type, capacities, location and
layout of a private sewage disposal system shall comply with all recommendations
of the Department of Public Health of the State of Missouri. No permit
shall be issued for any private sewage disposal system employing subsurface
soil absorption facilities where the area of the lot is less than
43,560 square feet (4,000 square meters). No septic tank or cesspool
shall be permitted to discharge to any natural outlet.
[R.O. 1991 § 705.110; Ord. No. 557 § 2, 9-8-1987]
At such time as a public sewer becomes available to a property served by a private sewage disposal system, as provided in Section 705.060, a direct connection shall be made to the public sewer in compliance with this Chapter, and any septic tanks, cesspools, and similar private sewage disposal facilities shall be abandoned and filled with suitable material.
[R.O. 1991 § 705.120; Ord. No. 557 § 2, 9-8-1987]
The owner shall operate and maintain
the private sewage disposal facilities in a sanitary manner at all
times, at no expense to the City.
[R.O. 1991 § 705.130; Ord. No. 557 § 2, 9-8-1987]
No statement contained in this Article
shall be construed to interfere with any additional requirements that
may be imposed by the Health Officer.
