(A) A developed property served by an existing septic tank system is not required to connect to the sanitary sewer system, except that:
(1) When a town sewer main is extended to within 300 feet of a multi-family or non-residential property, the property owner shall connect to the sanitary sewer system within 120 days of written notice by the town that the service is available.
(2) In the event that the town or the Yavapai County Health Department determine that there exists a condition which is a menace to health arising from improper sewage disposal on any property having access to a town sewer main, the property owner shall connect the property to the sanitary sewer system within 60 days of receiving written notification from the town or County Health Department to do so.
(3) If, after receiving notice pursuant to divisions (A)(1) or (2) above, a property owner refuses to connect or does not have the financial ability necessary to connect to the sanitary sewer system as herein required, the town may install the sewer connection and related facilities necessary to provide service to the property and charge the property owner the actual price for the labor and materials for the installation. The town shall work with the property owner to establish a reasonable repayment schedule based upon the property owner’s financial conditions. if the property owner becomes delinquent, having not complied with the repayment schedule, the town, upon providing written notice and an opportunity for a hearing before the town manager, shall file a lien against the affected property for the amount unpaid. In addition to or as an alternative to filing such lien, the town may refer any unpaid connection fees or costs to a collection agency.
(4) Upon connecting a property to the sanitary sewer system, existing septic tanks on that property shall be abandoned in accordance with procedures established by ADEQ, and as directed by the town.
(B) A new development containing 1 or more lots shall connect to the sanitary sewer system, except that:
(1) A single lot greater than or equal to 1 acre may be permitted to install a septic tank system if the sanitary sewer system is not available at the property line.
(2) A subdivision containing lots greater than or equal to 1 acre may be permitted to install septic tank systems if the sanitary sewer system is not available within 300 feet of the subdivision.
(3) A subdivision containing lots of any size may be permitted to construct a package wastewater treatment plant with the approval of the Public Works Director and Town Engineer.
(C) If a land split or other division of land creates 1 or more lots of less than 1 acre, such lots shall connect to the sanitary sewer system at the time of the land split or other division of land.
(Ord. 2022-913, passed 2-22-2022)