CHAPTER 14.20
SANITARY CODE – PRIVATE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL
Section
14.20.050 Abandonment of facilities
14.20.060 Cost of maintenance by owner
14.20.070 Additional requirements
14.20.010 SEWER NOT AVAILABLE.
Where a public sewer is not available under the provisions of § 14.16.050, the sewer lateral serving a building shall be connected to a private sanitary sewer works complying with the provisions of the Sanitary Code.
(Ord. 911, § 2, passed 08-24-2015)
14.20.020 PERMIT REQUIRED.
Before commencement of construction of a private sanitary sewer works, the owner shall first obtain a written permit signed by the District Manager. The application for the permit shall be made on a form furnished by the District, which the applicant shall supplement by any plans, specifications and other information as are deemed necessary by the District Manager. A permit and inspection fee shall be paid to the District at the time application is filed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 14.24.
(Ord. 911, § 2, passed 08-24-2015)
14.20.030 INSPECTION REQUIRED.
A permit for a private sanitary sewer works shall not become effective until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the District Manager. He or she shall be allowed to inspect the work at any stage of construction and, in any event, the applicant for the permit shall notify the District Manager when the work is ready for final inspection, and before any underground portions are covered. The inspection shall be made within 48 hours, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays excluded, of the receipt of the notice by the District Manager.
(Ord. 911, § 2, passed 08-24-2015)
14.20.040 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS.
The type, capacities, locations, and layout of a private sanitary sewer works shall comply with all recommendations and regulations of the California Department of Public Health and the regulations of the Mendocino County Department of Environmental Health. No septic tank, cesspool, or private sanitary sewer works shall be permitted to discharge to any public sewer or any stream or watercourse.
(Ord. 911, § 2, passed 08-24-2015)
14.20.050 ABANDONMENT OF FACILITIES.
At such time as a public sewer becomes available to a property served by a private sanitary sewer works, and connection is required as provided in § 14.16.050, a direct connection shall be made to the public sewer in compliance with the Sanitary Code and rules and regulations of the District. Any septic tank, cesspools, or similar private sanitary sewer works shall be abandoned as determined by the District Manager.
(Ord. 911, § 2, passed 08-24-2015)
14.20.060 COST OF MAINTENANCE BY OWNER.
The owner shall operate and maintain the private sanitary sewer works in proper working order and in compliance with all applicable codes and regulations at all times, and at no expense to the District.
(Ord. 911, § 2, passed 08-24-2015)
14.20.070 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.
No statement contained in the Sanitary Code shall be construed to interfere with any additional requirements that may be imposed by any law, ordinance, rule, or regulation or by the Health Officer of the county.
(Ord. 911, § 2, passed 08-24-2015)