Upon conviction, violators of the provisions of this chapter shall be punished as provided in section 1.01.009 of this code.
(2007 Code, sec. 6-5)
The Texas Health and Safety Code, chapter 341 is hereby adopted
by reference and is made a part hereof for all purposes consistent
with the provisions of this chapter.
(2007 Code, sec. 6-3)
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation, or
any agent or employee of any person, firm or corporation, to deposit
any substance that may constitute a contaminant or a hazard to health
in or near the lake, including a toilet facility, to be among those
contaminants that are prohibited. In that connection, Lake Tanglewood
fulfills and shall be considered the same as a swimming pool as described
in the state [statutes], and the treatment thereof ordered and provided
for in said statute shall be and is hereby ordered and ordained regarding
Lake Tanglewood.
(2007 Code, sec. 6-2)
The village recognizes the inherent danger and threat to health
that can result from the careless or improper conduct of sewage plant
operators and it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation,
whatsoever and whomsoever, to service any septic tank or other sewage
disposal facility of any kind without first obtaining a permit to
do so according to state rules and regulations. In the process of
obtaining such permit, the service company (hereinafter called “operator”)
seeking such permit shall execute a formal written agreement binding
the operator to faithfully abide by all of the provisions of said
state statute and regulations in the treatment, handling and disposition
of sewage or human excreta by such person, firm or corporation, including
such handling by any agent or employee of such permittee.
(2007 Code, sec. 6-1; Ordinance
adopting Code)
(a)
The
Bi-City/County health department governs the installation, operation,
maintenance and other relevant matters governing septic tanks in the
village. All matters involving permitting, repair, enforcement, or
other relevant activities shall be at the discretion of the Bi-City/County
health department.
(b)
The
village reserves the right to cite and enforce regulations on a septic
tank system that does not meet the requirements of state and local
laws.
(2007 Code, sec. 6-4; Ordinance
adopting Code)
