Chapter 8.41
RESTRICTION OF ON-SITE SEWAGE SYSTEMS IN FORD’S PRAIRIE & WAUNCH’S PRAIRIE AREAS
Sections:
8.41.020 On-site sewer systems prohibited.
8.41.010 Authority.
This chapter is enacted pursuant to RCW 70.90.060 and WAC 246-272-070. The health officer has found that continuance of on-site sewage systems in the Ford’s Prairie and Waunch’s Prairie areas of Lewis County constitutes a hazard by spreading dangerous, contagious or infectious diseases through degradation of the aquifer. [Ord. 1160, 1998; Ord. H98-0327, 1998; Ord. H94-0303 §1, 1994]
8.41.020 On-site sewer systems prohibited.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to maintain or use any on-site sewage system to serve any dwelling or other facility where there is a public sewer within 200 feet of such dwelling or other facility in the Ford’s Prairie or Waunch’s Prairie aquifer areas. The distance and availability of public sewer shall be as defined in LCC 8.40.070(2)(a) and (b). [Ord. 1160, 1998; Ord. H98-0327, 1998; Ord. H94-0303 § 2, 1994]
8.41.030 Public nuisance.
Use or maintenance of a connected on-site sewage system where prohibited by this ordinance constitutes a public nuisance and shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $1,000, and the court may order such nuisance to be abated at the expense of the defendant. The health officer is authorized and directed to commence legal action to enjoin and abate any such nuisance. [Ord. 1160, 1998; Ord. H98-0327, 1998; Ord. H94-0303 § 3, 1994]