Where a public sanitary sewer is not available under the provisions of this chapter, the building sewer shall be connected to a private enhanced sewer disposal system complying with the provisions of this chapter and in accordance with the following special provisions:
A. Permit Required; Permit And Inspection Fee: Before commencement of construction of a private sewage disposal system, the owner shall first obtain a written permit from the city. The application for said permit shall be made on a form furnished by the city, which the applicant shall supplement by plans, specifications and other information as may be deemed necessary by the city. A permit and inspection fee in such amount as established by resolution of the city council shall be paid to the city at the time the application is filed.
B. Inspection And Approval By City: A permit for private enhanced sewage disposal system shall not be effective until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the city. The city 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 when the work is ready for final inspection and before any underground works are covered. The inspection shall be made by the city within seventy two (72) hours after receipt of notice from the applicant, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays being excluded in calculating the elapsed time.
C. Compliance With State Regulations: The type, capacities, location and layout of a private enhanced sewage disposal system shall comply with all of the rules and regulations and recommendations of the Idaho department of health and welfare and/or the Southeast Idaho district health department. No septic tank or cesspool shall be permitted to discharge to any natural outlet.
D. Connection To Public Sewer When Available: At such time as a public sewer becomes available to property served by a private enhanced sewage disposal system, a direct connection shall be made to the public sewer in compliance with this chapter and any septic tank, cesspool or similar private enhanced sewage disposal facilities shall be abandoned and filled with suitable material.
E. Operation In Sanitary Manner: The owners shall operate and maintain the private enhanced sewage disposal facility in a sanitary manner at all times and at no expense to the city.
F. Septic Tank Pumpings; Disposal And Fee: Septic tank pumpings shall not be deposited in any manhole, cleanout or sewer opening. The pumpings may be dumped, upon approval from the superintendent at the wastewater treatment plant at a point designated by the city. The number of gallons dumped and the nature of the wastes shall be provided to the plant operator prior to dumping. A fee for the septic tank dumping shall be determined by the city council.
G. Additional State Requirements: No statement contained in this section shall be construed to interfere with any additional requirements that may be imposed by the state department of health and welfare.
(Ord. 2122, 5-6-2014; amd. Ord. 2188, 10-1-2019)