The matters and facts recited in the preamble of Ordinance 06-06,
adopted February 21, 2006, are hereby found and determined to be true
and correct.
(Ordinance 06-06, sec. 1, adopted 2/21/06)
The use of on-site sewage facilities in the town is causing
or may cause pollution or is injuring or may injure the public health;
(Ordinance 06-06, sec. 2, adopted 2/21/06)
The town clearly understands that there are technical criteria, legal requirements, and administrative procedures and duties associated with regulating on-site sewage facilities, and will fully enforce Chapter 366 of the Texas Health and Safety Code (H&SC) and Chapters 7 and 37 of the Texas Water Code (TWC), and associated rules referenced in Section 13.106 of this article.
(Ordinance 06-06, sec. 5, adopted 2/21/06)
The rules shall apply to all the area lying within the incorporated
limits of the town.
(Ordinance 06-06, sec. 6, adopted 2/21/06)
Any permit issued for an on-site sewage facility within the
jurisdictional area of the town must comply with the rules adopted
in Section 13.106 of this article.
(Ordinance 06-06, sec. 7, adopted 2/21/06)
The rules, Title 30 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Section
285.11285.91 and TAC 30, attached to Ordinance 06-06 adopted February
21, 2006, promulgated by the state commission on environmental quality
for on-site sewage facilities are hereby adopted, and all officials
and employees of the town having duties under said rules are authorized
to perform such duties as are required of them under said rules.
(Ordinance 06-06, sec. 8, adopted 2/21/06)
The rules, 30 TAC Chapters 30 and 285 and all future amendments and revisions thereto are incorporated by reference and are thus made a part of these rules. A copy of the current rules are attached to Ordinance 06-06, adopted February 21, 2006, as Appendix 1.
(Ordinance 06-06, sec. 9, adopted 2/21/06)
The OSSF inspector of the town must be certified by the state
commission on environmental quality before assuming the duties and
responsibilities.
(Ordinance 06-06, sec. 10, adopted 2/21/06)
All fees collected for permits and/or inspections shall be made
payable to the town.
(Ordinance 06-06, sec. 11, adopted 2/21/06)
Persons aggrieved by an action or decision of the designated
representative may appeal such action or decision to the town council.
(Ordinance 06-06, sec. 12, adopted 2/21/06)
This article adopts and incorporates all applicable penalty provisions related to on-site sewage facilities, which includes, but is not limited to, those found in Chapters 341 and 366 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapters 7, 26, and 37 of the Texas Water Code and 30 TAC Chapters 30 and 285.
(Ordinance 06-06, sec. 13, adopted 2/21/06)
