Article 2: Private Wastewater Disposal

§ 13.32.075 Required when.

Where a public sanitary sewer is not available under the provisions of Sections 13.32.080 through 13.32.100, the building sewer shall be connected to a private wastewater disposal system complying with the provisions of Sections 13.32.080 through 13.32.100.

(Ord. 249 § 301, 1979; Ord. 559 § 1, 2017)

§ 13.32.080 Permit—Required.

Before commencement of construction of a private wastewater disposal system, the owner shall first obtain a written permit signed by the Building Official. The application for such permit shall be made by the applicant and shall supplement the application with specifications, and other information deemed necessary by the Building Official, and shall pay any fees in connection with said application.

(Ord. 249 § 302, 1979; Ord. 559 § 1, 2017)

§ 13.32.085 Permit—Inspection.

A permit for a private, wastewater disposal system shall not become effective until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the Building Official. The Building Official shall be allowed to inspect the work at any stage of construction, and, in any event, the applicant for the permit shall notify the Building Official when the work is ready for final inspection, and before any underground portions are covered.

(Ord. 249 § 303, 1979; Ord. 559 § 1, 2017)

§ 13.32.090 Health Department requirements.

The type, design, capacities, location, and layout of a private wastewater disposal system shall comply with all recommendations of the Building Official and the County Health Department.

(Ord. 249 § 304, 1979; Ord. 559 § 1, 2017)

§ 13.32.095 Must connect to public sewers.

At such time as a public sewer becomes available to a property served by a private wastewater disposal system, as provided in Sections 13.32.080 through 13.32.100, a direct connection shall be made to the public sewer if said private wastewater disposal system is within 200 feet, within 60 days in compliance with this chapter, and any septic tanks, cesspools, and similar private wastewater disposal facilities shall be cleaned of sludge and filled with suitable material as determined by the Director and the County Health Department.

(Ord. 249 § 305, 1979; Ord. 559 § 1, 2017)

§ 13.32.100 Owner's responsibility.

The owner shall operate and maintain the private wastewater disposal facilities in a sanitary manner at all times, at no expense to the City. Sludge removal from private disposal systems shall be performed by licensed operators and disposed of where permitted by the County Health Department.

(Ord. 249 § 306, 1979; Ord. 559 § 1, 2017)

§ 13.32.105 Additional Health Department requirements.

No statement contained in Sections 13.32.080 through 13.32.100 shall be construed to interfere with any additional requirements that may be imposed by the County Health Department.

(Ord. 249 § 307, 1979; Ord. 559 § 1, 2017)