Chapter 13.24
PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL
Sections:
13.24.010 When public sewer not available.
13.24.030 Inspection required.
13.24.040 Design requirements.
13.24.050 Abandonment of facilities.
13.24.060 Owner responsibility for maintenance and costs.
13.24.070 Chapter not to interfere with other regulations.
13.24.010 When public sewer not available.
Where a public sewer is not available under the provisions of Section 13.20.060, the building sewer shall be connected to a private sewage disposal system, complying with the provisions of Chapters 13.12 through 13.40. (Ord. 2-62 §401, 1962).
13.24.020 Permit required.
Before commencement of construction of a private sewage disposal system, the owner shall first obtain a written permit signed by the manager. The application for such permit shall be made on a form furnished by the city, which the applicant shall supplement by any plans, specifications and other information as are deemed necessary by the manager. A permit and inspection fee shall be paid to the city at the time application is filed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 13.36. (Ord. 2-62 §402, 1962).
13.24.030 Inspection required.
A permit for a private sewage disposal system shall not become effective until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the city inspector. He shall be allowed to inspect the work at any stage of construction and, in any event, the applicant for the permit shall notify the city inspector when the work is ready for final inspection, and before any underground portions are covered. The inspection shall be made within forty-eight hours, Sundays and holidays excluded, of the receipt of the notice by the city inspector. (Ord. 2-62 §403, 1962).
13.24.040 Design requirements.
The type, capacities, locations and layout of a private sewage disposal system shall comply with all recommendations of the Department of Public Health of the state. No permit shall be issued for any private sewage disposal system employing subsurface soil absorption facilities where the area of the lot is less than fifteen thousand square feet. No septic tank or cesspool shall be permitted to discharge to any public sewer or any stream or watercourse. (Ord. 2-62 §404, 1962).
13.24.050 Abandonment of facilities.
At such time as a public sewer becomes available to a property served by a private sewage disposal system, as provided in Section 13.20.060, 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 inspector. (Ord. 2-62 §405, 1962).
13.24.060 Owner responsibility for maintenance and costs.
The owner shall operate and maintain the private sewage disposal facilities in a sanitary manner at all times, at no expense to the city. (Ord. 2-62 §406, 1962).
13.24.070 Chapter not to interfere with other regulations.
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 health officer of the county, or the health officer of the city. (Ord. 2-62 §407, 1962).