(A) Where a public sanitary or combined sewer is not available under the provisions of § 51.003(D), the building sewer shall be connected to a private sewage disposal system complying with the provisions of this section.
(B) Before commencement of construction of a private sewage disposal system, the owner shall first obtain a written permit issued by the city utilities. The application for such a permit shall be made on a form furnished by the city utilities, which the applicant shall supplement by any plans, specifications, and other information as are deemed necessary by the city utilities. A permit and inspection fee of $10 shall be paid to the utility office at the time the application is filed.
(C) A permit for a private sewage disposal system shall not become effective until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the city utilities. The city utilities 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 utilities 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 utilities.
(D) The type, capacities, location, and layout of a private sewage disposal system shall comply with all recommendations of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. No permit shall be issued for any private sewage disposal system employing subsurface soil absorption facilities where the area of the lot is less than 15,000 square feet. No septic tank or cesspool shall be permitted to discharge to any public sewer or natural outlet.
(E) At such time as a public sewer becomes available to a property served by a private disposal system, as provided in § 51.003(D), a direct connection shall be made to the public sewer in compliance with the subchapter, and any septic tanks, cesspools, and similar private sewage disposal facilities shall be abandoned and filled with suitable material.
(F) The owner shall operate and maintain the private sewage disposal facilities in a sanitary manner at all times, at no expense to the city utilities.
(G) No statement contained in this section shall be construed to interfere with any additional requirements that may be imposed by the Health Officer.
(Ord. 6386, passed 3-20-17) Penalty, see § 51.999