Where a public sewer is not available under the provisions of Section 13.08.065, the building sewer shall be connected to a private sewage disposal system, complying with the provisions of this chapter.
(District code Ch. 5 Art. II § 29.01)
Before commencement of construction of a private sewage disposal
system the owner shall first obtain a written permit signed by the
city manager and the health department of the city.
(District code Ch. 5 Art. II § 29.02)
A permit for a private sewage disposal system shall not become
effective until the installation is completed to the satisfaction
of the city. The city shall inspect the work at any stage of construction
and, in any event, the applicant for the permit shall notify the city
when the work is ready for final inspection, and before any underground
portions are covered.
(District code Ch. 5 Art. II § 29.03)
The type, capacities, locations and layout of a private sewer
disposal system shall comply with all requirements of the Department
of Public Health of the state and the health department of the city.
No septic tank or cesspool shall be permitted to discharge to any
public sewer or any stream or watercourse.
(District code Ch. 5 Art. II § 29.04)
At such time as a public sewer becomes available to a property served by a private sewage disposal system, as provided in Section 13.08.065, a direct connection shall be made to the public sewer in compliance with the ordinances, rules and regulations of the city, and any septic tanks, cesspools and similar private sewage disposal facilities shall be abandoned and filled with suitable material as determined by the city.
(District code Ch. 5 Art. II § 29.05)
The owner shall operate and maintain the private sewage disposal
facilities in a sanitary manner at all times, at no expense to the
city.
(District code Ch. 5 Art. II § 29.06)
No statement contained in this chapter shall be construed to
interfere with any additional requirements that may be imposed by
any law, ordinance, rule or regulation or by the city or of the health
department of the state or city.
(District code Ch. 5 Art. II § 29.07)
