Chapter 13.20
PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
Sections:
13.20.020 Permit required – Application and fee.
13.20.030 Inspection of installation.
13.20.040 Compliance with county standards – Field test and site survey – Discharge of effluent.
13.20.050 Abandonment and connection to public sewer.
13.20.060 Operation and maintenance.
13.20.070 Additional requirements.
13.20.010 When permitted.
Where a public sanitary or combined sewer is not available under the provisions of GMC 13.08.040, the building sewer shall be connected to a private sewage disposal system complying with the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 1429 § 2, 1995; 1964 code § 11.24.010).
13.20.020 Permit required – Application and fee.
A. Before commencement of construction of a private sewage disposal system, the owner shall first obtain a written permit signed by the public works director.
B. The application for such permit shall be made on a form furnished by the city, which the applicant shall supplement by any plans, specification, and other information deemed necessary by the public works director. A permit and inspection fee of $40.00 shall be paid to the city at the time the application is filed. (Ord. 1429 § 2, 1995; 1964 code § 11.24.020).
13.20.030 Inspection of installation.
A permit for a private sewage disposal system shall not become effective until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the public works director. 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 public works director when the work is ready for final inspection and before any underground portions are covered. The inspection shall be made within 48 hours of the receipt of notice by the public works director, whenever possible. (Ord. 1429 § 2, 1995; 1964 code § 11.24.030).
13.20.040 Compliance with county standards – Field test and site survey – Discharge of effluent.
A. The type, capacities, location, and layout of a private sewage disposal system shall comply with all recommendations of the county health district.
B. Field tests and a site survey shall be made before any permit is issued for any private sewage disposal system employing subsurface soil absorption facilities.
C. No septic tank or cesspool shall be permitted to discharge to any public sewer or natural outlet. (Ord. 1429 § 2, 1995; 1964 code § 11.24.040).
13.20.050 Abandonment and connection to public sewer.
At such time as a public sewer becomes available to a property served by a private disposal system, as provided in GMC 13.08.040, a direct connection shall be made to the public sewer in compliance with this title, and any septic tanks, cesspools, and similar private sewage disposal facilities shall be abandoned and filled with suitable material at the expense of the property owner. Abandonment of the private disposal system shall comply with all recommendations of the county health district. (Ord. 1429 § 2, 1995; 1964 code § 11.24.050).
13.20.060 Operation and maintenance.
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. 1429 § 2, 1995; 1964 code § 11.24.060).
13.20.070 Additional requirements.
No statement contained in this chapter shall be construed to interfere with any additional requirements that may be imposed by the health officer. (Ord. 1429 § 2, 1995; 1964 code § 11.24.070).