No person, firm or corporation shall construct, maintain or permit to
be constructed on any premises owned or leased by him/her or it an arrangement
for the disposal of human excrement which may possibly endanger any source
of drinking water or which allows flies or rodents to have access to the human
excrement or may pollute streams, creeks or rivers.
This chapter shall apply in the case of all new construction and in
the case of existing disposal systems whenever such systems cease to function
satisfactorily so as to create a health hazard or a nuisance.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to start any
new subdivision, housing development or dwelling before furnishing plans and
specifications of the sewage disposal system to be used, together with plans
for the anticipated water system to be used in the structure or structures.
These plans and specifications must be approved by the Director of the Health
Department or his/her agent before construction is started.
Any person, firm or corporation who or which violates the provisions
of this chapter shall be fined a sum not exceeding $100, and each week of
failure or refusal to comply with the provisions shall be deemed a separate
offense for which a fine not to exceed $25 may be imposed.