For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALTERATION. As applied to a building is any change or rearrangement in the structural parts or any enlargement, whether by extending on any side or by increasing in height or moving from one location or position to another, requiring the expenditure of $1,000 or more.
BUILDING. Any structure affording shelter to persons, animals or chattels, the construction, or erection thereof, requiring the expenditure of $1,000 or more.
INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE SYSTEM. A single system of piping, tanks or other facilities serving only a single lot which is less than one acre in size or serving two lots which are less than one and one-half acres in total area and disposing of sewage in whole or in part in the soil of the property or into the waters of this commonwealth.
PERSON. Includes any individual, co-partnership, association or private corporation.
REALTY IMPROVEMENT. Any proposed new residence or other building, the useful occupancy of which will require the installation or erection of a sewage disposal system or other than one which is to be served by a community water supply and a community sewage system.
SEWAGE. Any substance that contains any of the waste products or excrement or other discharge from the bodies of human beings or animals and any noxious or deleterious substances being harmful or inimical to the public health, or to animal or aquatic life or to the use of water for domestic water supply or for recreation.
SUPERVISORS. The Supervisors of Conemaugh Township or their duly appointed and authorized agents, representatives or inspectors.
(Ord. 327, passed 3-1-1968)