(a) Septic system technology. A new or replacement private septic system in the critical area shall include the best available technology as required by the Health Department.
(b) Septic location in RCA. Land may not be subdivided, and previously platted lots may not be combined or altered, to create a lot outside the RCA that is to be served by a new or replacement private septic system any part of which is located in the RCA. This includes replacement systems for new construction, additions, expansions of use, and demolitions and rebuilds.
(c) Septic upgrades to public or community waste treatment systems. The Planning and Zoning Officer may grant a modification to the requirements of §§ 17-8-405 and 17-8-602 for development to connect lawful dwellings currently served by individual waste disposal systems to public or community waste treatment systems.
(d) Connection to public sewer.
(1) The owner of a lot or parcel that directly adjoins or abuts an existing road right of way, street, or alley that contains a public sewer main within 100 feet of any portion of the subject property, shall connect all new buildings intended for human habitation, occupancy, or use, or a replacement or repaired private septic system to the public sewer, including, for any new septic system, extension of the public sewer, if necessary.
(2) For purposes of this subsection, any alteration, change, or addition to an existing septic system that requires a permit under section 106.6.2 of the Anne Arundel County Plumbing Code shall be considered a repair. The repair or replacement of piping due to clogged or broken lines does not constitute a repair.
(3) For purposes of this subsection, when determining and calculating the distance from the public sewer main to the adjoining or abutting property, the measurement shall commence from the terminus of the public sewer main and extend along the centerline of the road, street, or alley containing the public sewer main and extend to the nearest side property line of the subject parcel.
(Bill No. 3-05; Bill No. 67-08; Bill No. 27-12; Bill No. 93-12)