Where a public sewer is not available, as defined in CMC § 13.08.140, the sewer of any structure located within the City shall be connected to a private sewage disposal system complying with the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 322 § 1, 1976)
Before the commencement of construction of a private sewage disposal system, the owner or builder shall first obtain a written permit issued by the City Engineer and/or the Director of Public Works and/or the Health Officer of the City.
(Ord. 322 § 1, 1976)
Any permit to construct and/or use a private sewage disposal system issued pursuant to this chapter may be revoked upon certification by the City Engineer and/or Director of Public Works and/or Health Officer that such system is not adequate for the purpose for which it was intended, or is not in operating condition, or constitutes a hazard to the health of any person, or constitutes a public or private nuisance.
No private sewage disposal system shall be placed in use until the installation is inspected and approved by the City Engineer and/or the Director of Public Works and/or the Health Officer.
The type, capacities, locations and layout of a private sewage disposal system shall comply with all requirements of the Department of Public Health of the State and of the Health Officer.
No private sewage disposal system shall be permitted to discharge to any public sewer or any stream or watercourse.
(Ord. 322 § 1, 1976)
In the event use of any private sewage disposal system is discontinued or abandoned by reason of connection to a public sewer or for any other reason, such private sewage disposal system, whether or not is predates the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, shall be abandoned and filled in a manner prescribed by the City Engineer and/or the Director of Public Works and/or the Health Officer.
(Ord. 322 § 1, 1976)
The owner of a private sewage disposal system shall, at the owner's expense, maintain such system in a manner consistent with the requirements and overall purpose of this chapter.