[Ord. No. 2005-24 §1(13.1001), 8-2-2005]
These regulations apply to all wastewater treatment systems except for wastewater treatment systems connected to the sewage systems operated by the City.
[Ord. No. 2005-24 §1(13.1002), 8-2-2005]
The following words and phrases shall have the following meanings in this Section:
The City of Reeds Spring, Missouri.
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 Chapter.
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.
The sewer Superintendent or the designated representative.
[Ord. No. 2005-24 §1(13.1003), 8-2-2005]
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 Chapter.
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.
[Ord. No. 2005-24 §1(13.1004), 8-2-2005]
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 Chapter.
B.
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.
[Ord. No. 2005-24 §1(13.1005), 8-2-2005]
Before commencement of construction of a private sewage disposal system, the owner shall first obtain a written permit signed by the Superintendent 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 Superintendent. A permit and inspection fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be paid to the City at the time the application is filed.
[Ord. No. 2005-24 §1(13.1006), 8-2-2005]
A permit for a private sewage disposal 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 forty-eight (48) business hours of the receipt of notice by the Superintendent.
[Ord. No. 2005-24 §1(13.1007), 8-2-2005]
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.
[Ord. No. 2005-24 §1(13.1008), 8-2-2005]
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 Superintendent.
[Ord. No. 2005-24 §1(13.1010), 8-2-2005]
The owner shall operate and maintain the private sewage disposal facilities in a sanitary manner at all times, at no expense to the City.
[Ord. No. 2005-24 §1(13.1011), 8-2-2005]
No statement contained in this Chapter shall be construed to interfere with any additional requirements that may be imposed by the Health Officer or Superintendent.
[Ord. No. 2005-24 §1(13.1012), 8-2-2005]
When a public sewer becomes available, the building sewer shall be connected to said sewer within ninety (90) days and the private sewage disposal system shall be cleaned of sludge and filled with clean bank-run gravel or dirt. Availability occurs when a sewer main is within one hundred (100) feet of a City sewer main.
[Ord. No. 2005-24 §1(13.1013), 8-2-2005]
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, except as specified in this Chapter.
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.
[Ord. No. 2005-24 §1(13.1014), 8-2-2005]
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.
[Ord. No. 2005-24 §1(13.1015), 8-2-2005]
A.
A stop order may be issued by the City or other designated personnel for the following reasons:
[Ord. No. 2005-24 §1(13.1016), 8-2-2005]
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 Chapter.
C.
A homeowner 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 homeowner is required to meet all other requirements of this Chapter.
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 the following Section of this Chapter.
L.
Whenever the City determines a holder of a valid registration under this Section has violated any provision of this Chapter, 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.
[Ord. No. 2005-24 §1(13.1017), 8-2-2005]
A.
Inspection Of Equipment And Dumping Site. The City may inspect or cause to be inspected the equipment and dumpsite of the septic tank cleaner for the purpose of determining if his/her equipment and dumpsite 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 Chapter. The discharge of wastewater or sewage from the tank truck shall be emptied by using proper hoses and connections. An inspection of the dumpsite 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 (1) of the following methods of disposal.
[Ord. No. 2005-24 §1(13.1018), 8-2-2005]
The Superintendent, City Health Officer, or designated representative, bearing proper credentials and identification, shall be permitted to enter all properties for the purpose of inspection, observation, measurement, sampling and testing in accordance with the provisions of this Article on private wastewater treatment systems.
[Ord. No. 2005-24 §1(13.1020), 8-2-2005]
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 Aldermen shall be conducted in accordance with the Board of Aldermen's adopted rules and procedures.