[CC 1999 §13.0301; Ord. No. 01-05-01 §1, 5-15-2001]
These regulations apply to all wastewater treatment systems
except for wastewater treatment systems connected to the sewage systems
operated by the City.
[CC 1999 §13.0302; Ord. No. 01-05-01 §1, 5-15-2001]
The following words and phrases shall have the following meanings in Section 700.350 through Section 700.450:
The City of Fair Grove, Missouri.
The City Inspector or the designated representative.
The City Health Department or the authorized Health Officer
representative.
The sketch drawing with all calculations and alterations.
A condition which presents an immediate danger to public
health, requiring immediate correction without the necessary time
to apply for the required permit as set forth herein.
Any condition which is known to cause disease or harm to
a person, community or the environment now or in the future.
The City Health Officer or an authorized representative.
A written authorization issued by the City which authorizes
the permittee to construct, install, modify or operate a wastewater
facility as set forth in this Article.
An individual, corporation or other legal entity.
A written order issued by the City or designated representative
to stop all construction, installation, modification or operation
of a wastewater treatment system.
[CC 1999 §13.0303; Ord. No. 01-05-01 §1, 5-15-2001]
A.
No
person shall:
1.
Construct, install, modify or operate any private sewage or wastewater
treatment system within the City limits without approval by the Board
of Aldermen.
2.
Fail to comply with a stop order issued pursuant to this Article.
3.
Modify or operate any sewage or wastewater treatment system or any
"on-site sewage disposal system" as defined in Chapter 701, RSMo.,
in violation of the provisions of Chapter 701, RSMo., or in violation
of any construction, modification or operation permit issued by the
Missouri Department of Natural Resources or any other Federal or State
agency.
[CC 1999 §§13.0304 — 13.0312; Ord. No. 01-05-01 §1, 5-15-2001]
A.
Where
a public sanitary or combined sewer is not available under the provisions
of this Chapter, the building sewer shall be connected to a private
sewage disposal system complying with the provisions of this Section.
No new construction of privy or privy vault, septic tank, cesspool
or other facility intended or used for the disposal of sewage is allowed
within the City unless a variance is approved by the Board of Aldermen
through formal motion and vote.
B.
Permit For Private Sewage Disposal. Before commencement
of construction of a private sewage disposal system, the owner shall
first obtain a written permit signed by the City Inspector upon approval
of the Board. 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 City Inspector. A permit and inspection fee of twenty-five
dollars ($25.00) shall be paid to the City at the time the application
is filed.
C.
Inspection Of Installation To Be Made Before Covering. A
permit for a private sewage disposal system shall not become effective
until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the City
Inspector. 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 City Inspector when the work is ready for final inspection
and before any underground portions are covered. The inspection shall
be made within forty-eight (48) business hours of the receipt of notice
by the City Inspector.
D.
Installation Shall Comply With Recommendations. The type,
capacities, location and layout of a private sewage disposal system
shall comply with all recommendations of the Missouri Department of
Natural Resources. 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 fifteen thousand (15,000) square
feet. No septic tank or cesspool shall be permitted to discharge to
any natural outlet.
E.
Connection Required Upon Availability Of Sewer. At such
time as a public sewer becomes available to a property served by a
private sewage disposal system, as provided in this Chapter, a direct
connection shall be made to the public sewer in compliance with this
Chapter within ninety (90) days after notice from the City. Any septic
tanks, cesspools and similar private sewage disposal facilities shall
be abandoned and cleaned of sludge and filled with suitable material
as determined by the City Inspector.
F.
Sanitary Maintenance Of Private Sewage Facilities By Owner. The owner shall operate and maintain the private sewage disposal
facilities in a sanitary manner at all times, at no expense to the
City.
G.
Statements Not To Interfere With Additional Requirements. No statement contained in this Section shall be construed to interfere
with any additional requirements that may be imposed by the Health
Officer or City Inspector.
[CC 1999 §13.0320; Ord. No. 01-05-01 §1, 5-15-2001]
A.
Any
person engaged in the construction, installation or renovation of
any wastewater treatment system shall obtain a construction permit
from the City.
B.
Applicant
shall provide the following information:
1.
Legal description of the property to the nearest one-fourth (¼),
one-fourth (¼) section.
2.
Individual systems. A completed site evaluation information and sketch
for the individual sewer treatment systems.
3.
Commercial systems with a maximum daily flow of less than three thousand
(3,000) GPD. A completed site evaluation information and detailed
design of the proposed system.
4.
Commercial systems with a maximum daily flow of greater than three
thousand (3,000) GPD. A letter of approval for the construction issued
by Missouri Department of Natural Resources and a copy of the engineering
plans as approved by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
5.
Name of the installer and signature of the installer.
C.
Individual
sewage treatment systems shall be approved as to type, design and
capacity by the City prior to issuance of the construction permit,
in accordance with the current construction standards of the Missouri
Department of Health, in particular 10 CSR 20-8.021 of the DNR.
D.
The
system shall be constructed by an installer or contractor registered
by the City.
E.
The
permit application shall be signed by the owner of the property on
which the system is to be installed or by his/her legally authorized
representative.
F.
Any
applicant knowingly providing false information on the application
shall be subject to termination of the permit.
[CC 1999 §13.0321; Ord. No. 01-05-01 §1, 5-15-2001]
A.
Any
wastewater treatment system that incorporates a mechanical system
as the main component of the wastewater system must have an operating
permit issued by the City.
B.
Any
wastewater treatment system that serves more than a single-family
dwelling and utilizes any system other than septic tank and laterals
must have an operating permit issued by the City.
C.
Applicants
will provide the following information:
1.
Legal description of the property to the nearest one-fourth (¼),
one-fourth (¼) section.
2.
Name of the person responsible for the system.
3.
A copy of any permits, letters of approval or any other documentation
as to the operation of the system.
4.
A copy of the results of any water quality testing required by any
State or Federal agency.
[CC 1999 §13.0322; Ord. No. 01-05-01 §1, 5-15-2001]
A.
A stop
order may be issued by the City or other designated personnel for
the following reasons:
[CC 1999 §13.0323; Ord. No. 01-05-01 §1, 5-15-2001]
A.
Every
person engaged in the design, construction, installation or modification
of wastewater treatment systems or septic tank cleaning, within the
City limits must apply for registration and obtain a permit from the
City.
B.
The
City may adopt rules and regulations, establishing qualifications
and minimum standards of experience and knowledge for persons desiring
to register under this Article.
C.
A home
owner is required to be registered by the City to install, add to,
alter or repair the private wastewater system that serves his/her
permanent residence. The home owner is required to meet all other
requirements of this Article.
D.
An
applicant for registration shall demonstrate a thorough knowledge
of the City's minimum standards for construction. The installer is
required to complete a training program each year.
E.
An
applicant shall be required to guarantee workmanship and materials
on all installations for one (1) year.
F.
Any
installer failing to comply with any and all regulations, rules, orders
and decisions of the City relative to the type of systems installed,
constructed or maintained shall be subject to termination or suspension.
G.
Any
installer failing to comply with the stated provisions for inspection
of the system shall be subject to termination or suspension.
H.
The
installer installing any system for which no permit exists shall be
subject to termination or suspension of his/her permit.
I.
The
installer shall provide any and all installation and construction
data requested by the City and shall maintain complete and accurate
records of each installation for a period of not less than three (3)
years after completion of same.
J.
The
installer shall report promptly to the City any conditions not in
accordance with the system permit and shall cease construction of
any installation until the conditions have been corrected or approval
for a variance from the permit is obtained.
K.
Any person whose application for registration under this Section has been denied will be notified in writing as to the reasons for denial and said person may appeal pursuant to Section 700.450 of this Article.
L.
Whenever
the City determines a holder of a valid registration under this Section
has violated any provision of this Article or any provisions, rules
or regulations adopted by the Board of Aldermen, the City may recommend
to the Board of Aldermen that said registration be suspended or revoked.
If the Board of Aldermen finds the City's recommendation has merit,
the Board of Aldermen shall schedule a hearing on the proposed suspension
or revocation after giving said holder not less than ten (10) days'
notice of said hearing and reasonable opportunity to be heard. The
Board of Aldermen shall, after a finding of a violation set the term
of the revocation or suspension within ten (10) days of said hearing.
[CC 1999 §13.0324; Ord. No. 01-05-01 §1, 5-15-2001]
A.
Inspection Of Equipment And Dumping Site. The City may inspect
or cause to be inspected the equipment and dump-site of the septic
tank cleaner for the purpose of determining if his/her equipment and
dump-site are in good operating condition and if the same are being
operated and maintained in a sanitary and healthful manner and in
compliance with this Article. The discharge of wastewater or sewage
from the tank truck shall be emptied by using proper hoses and connections.
An inspection of the dump-site may be conducted at any time the City
deems appropriate.
B.
The
property owner of the dumping site and septic tank cleaner must have
an agreement to use the property as a sewage disposal site and said
dumping site must be approved by the Department of Natural Resources
for proper sewage disposal. The septic tank cleaner must use one of
the following methods of disposal:
[CC 1999 §13.0325; Ord. No. 01-05-01 §1, 5-15-2001]
The City Inspector, City Health Officer or designated representative,
bearing proper credentials and identification, shall be permitted
to enter all properties at reasonable times for the purpose of inspection,
observation, measurement, sampling and testing in accordance with
the provisions of this Article on private wastewater treatment systems.
[CC 1999 §13.0326; Ord. No. 01-05-01 §1, 5-15-2001]
A.
Any
person aggrieved by any decision of the City regarding wastewater
treatment systems may appeal to the Board of Aldermen by filing a
written application with the City Clerk within thirty (30) days after
being notified of the decision which is the subject of the appeal.
B.
The
Board of Aldermen shall schedule a hearing on appeal and shall give
the person notice of the date of hearing at least ten (10) days prior
to the hearing date and give the person reasonable opportunity to
be heard.
C.
Appeal
hearings to the Board of Alderman shall be conducted in accordance
with the Board of Aldermen's adopted rules and procedures.
