(A) Where the POTW is not available under the provisions of § 54.015, 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 after approval of the system by the Pendleton County Health Department, and the State Water Pollution Control Commission if required. The application for the permit shall be made on a form furnished by the County Health Department, 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 sewage disposal system shall not become effective until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the city, the State Department of Health, the County Health Department, and the State Water Pollution Control Commission, if required. They shall be allowed to inspect the work at any stage of construction, and in any event the applicant for the permit shall notify the Superintendent 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 Superintendent, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays excepted.
(D) The type, capacities, location, and layout of a private sewage disposal system must comply with all regulations of the State Department of Health, the County Health Department, and the State Water Pollution Control Commission, if required.
(E) At such time as a public sewer becomes available to a property served by a private sewage disposal system, the provisions of § 54.015(C) apply.
(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.
(G) No statement contained in this section shall be construed to interfere with any additional requirements that may be imposed by the State Department of Health, the County Health Department, or the State Water Pollution Control Commission.
(Ord. 2017-72.01d, passed 2-27-17)