This chapter shall be known as the "Town of Lyons Septic Law."
The purpose of this chapter is to promote the health, safety
and general welfare of the community by ensuring, through location,
construction and use of properly designed facilities, that human sewage
and other wastes are disposed of in a manner that will not create
a health hazard or adversely affect the environment.
This chapter is intended to supplement and complement the requirements
of the State Public Health Law and regulations, which are incorporated
into this chapter by reference. To the extent this chapter conflicts
with such regulations, or with the requirements of any other statute,
ordinance, local law, order, rule or regulation, the provisions which
are more restrictive shall govern. This chapter is intended to be
construed in harmony with the State Public Health Law and regulations,
the Town Building Law,[1] and Chapter 300, Zoning, of the Town Code.
A.
To the extent definitions of terms used in this chapter are provided in the State Public Health Law and regulations, the Town Building Law, and Chapter 300, Zoning, of the Town Code, the terms used in this chapter shall have the same meanings.
B.
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
INCREASE IN LIVING AREA
LEACHING FACILITY
MAJOR MODIFICATION, ALTERATION OR EXTENSION
MINOR MODIFICATION, ALTERATION OR EXTENSION
SEPTIC SYSTEM
SEWAGE
STATE PUBLIC HEALTH LAW AND REGULATIONS
The following terms shall have the following meanings:
Either the Code Enforcement Officer, his or her deputy, or
other person appointed by the Town Board whose duty and authority
it is to administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter.
The addition of enclosed inside living area to an existing
structure, which increases the load or potential load on the septic
system, such as a bedroom or bathroom.
Any structure that is designed to distribute sewage into
the soil, such as a seepage pit or tile field.
Any replacement or reconstruction affecting the septic tank
or at least 50% of the leaching facility of a septic system.
Any remedial measure not defined as a major modification,
alteration or extension.
A system for the disposal, treatment, storage, dispersal,
or transmittal of sewage, other than a discharge to a public sewer
system or surface waters permitted by the New York State Department
of Environmental Conservation.
All human and household wastewater, with the exception of
storm drains, residential floor drains, sump pumps, eaves, and agricultural
waste.
The Public Health Law of the State of New York, and regulations
promulgated pursuant to that law, as they may be amended from time
to time.
