Chapter 3.02
PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL
Sections:
3.02.010 Public sewer not available.
3.02.050 Abandonment of facilities.
3.02.060 Cost of maintenance by owner.
3.02.070 Additional requirements.
3.02.010 Public sewer not available.
Where a public sewer is not available as described in MCWDC 3.01.050, a building sewer may be connected to a private sewer complying with the rules, regulations and ordinances of the District and all other applicable laws, statutes, acts, or regulations. This section is not intended to and does not create any entitlement of any person to construct and operate a private sewer.
3.02.020 Permit required.
Before commencement of construction of a private sewer, the owner shall first obtain a permit signed on behalf of the District. The application for such 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. A permit and inspection fee shall be paid to the District at the time application is filled in accordance with the provisions of this title. The District permit is in addition to any other permit required to any other federal, state or local agency.
3.02.030 Inspection required.
A permit for a private sewer shall not become effective until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the District. The District 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 when the work is ready for final inspection, and before any underground portions are covered. The notification shall be made at least 48 hours, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excluded, of the time the contractor or owner expects the work to be completed and ready for inspection.
3.02.040 Design requirements.
The type, capacities, location and layout of a private sewer shall comply with all recommendations of the Department of Public Health of the state of California. No permit shall be issued for any private sewer employing subsurface soil absorption facilities where the area of the lot is determined to be inadequate by the District. No septic tank or cesspool shall be permitted to discharge to any public sewer or any watercourse.
3.02.050 Abandonment of facilities.
At such time as a public sewer becomes available to a property serviced by a private sewer as provided for herein, a direct connection shall be made to the public sewer in compliance with this Malaga Code and the rules and regulations of the District, and any septic tanks, cesspools, and similar private sewers shall be abandoned and filled with suitable material as determined by the District.
3.02.060 Cost of maintenance by owner.
The owner shall operate and maintain the private sewer in a sanitary manner at all times, at no expense to the District.
3.02.070 Additional requirements.
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 or the county.