(a) All septic tanks located within the Municipality shall be pumped and cleaned at intervals of not to exceed three years. Any such tank which discharges settleable solids shall be cleaned immediately upon such condition arising. Upon notice in writing from the Chief Administrative Officer relative to such condition, the owner or occupant of the premises shall cause the tank to be cleaned within thirty days thereafter.
(b) The owner or occupier of property on which a septic tank has been constructed prior to the effective date of this section (Ordinance 1967-681, passed March 21, 1967) shall forthwith cause such septic tank to be inspected to determine its efficiency and the need, if any, for its cleaning, maintenance, repair or replacement. Such inspection shall be performed by any qualified and competent firm, person or corporation registered with and approved by the Cuyahoga County Board of Health to perform such inspections. A report on such inspection is to be filed with the Clerk of Council, on a form prescribed by the Chief Administrative Officer within five days after completion of the inspection.
(c) The owner or occupier of property on which a septic tank has been constructed prior to the effective date of this section (Ordinance 1967-681, passed March 21, 1967) may, in lieu of the requirement under subsection (b) hereof, provide documentary evidence to the Clerk of Council that such tank has either been in operation less than three years or has been pumped and cleaned within the three years prior to the effective date of this section. Such septic tanks shall be cleaned not later than three years from the date of installation or the date of the last cleaning within the three years prior to the effective date of this section.
(Ord. 1967-681. Passed 3-21-67.)