(A) Where a public sanitary sewer is not available, the building sewer shall be connected to a private wastewater disposal system complying with the provisions of this chapter.
(B) Before commencing construction of a private wastewater disposal system, the owner(s) shall first obtain a written permit signed by the city. The application for such permit shall be made on a form furnished by the city, which the applicant shall supplement by any plans, specifications and other information as are deemed necessary by the city.
(C) A permit for a private wastewater disposal system shall not become effective until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the city or its representative. The city or its representative 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 portions are covered. The inspection shall be made within 48 hours of the receipt of notice by the city.
(D) The type, capacities, location and layout of a private wastewater disposal system shall comply with Minn. Rule, chapter 7080, as it may be amended from time to time. No permit shall be issued for any private wastewater disposal system employing subsurface soil absorption facilities where the area of the lot is less than 40,000 square feet. No septic tank or cesspool shall be permitted to discharge to any natural outlet.
(E) At such time as a public sewer becomes available to a property serviced by a private wastewater disposal system, a direct connection shall be made to the public sewer within 60 days in compliance with this chapter and within 5 days any septic tanks, cesspools and similar private wastewater disposal facilities shall be cleaned of sludge. The bottom shall be broken to permit drainage and the tank or pit filled with suitable material.
(F) The owner(s) shall operate and maintain the private wastewater disposal facilities in a sanitary manner at all times, at no expense to the city.
(G) No statement contained in this chapter shall be construed to interfere with any additional requirements that may be imposed by the Department of Health or the Pollution Control Agency of the State of Minnesota.
(Ord. 144, passed 12-18-96)