All existing septic tanks shall be considered non-conforming uses. All structures used for human habitation, commercial, and industrial use must be connected to a sewage disposal system approved by the Board of Adjustment. An exception to this is that on-site septic systems installed per regulations of the state’s Department of Environment and Natural Resources may be allowed on property owned or developed by the city if the said property is located further than one-fourth of mile from an existing city sanitary sewer collection line. On-site septic systems shall be required to be removed and connected to the city sanitary sewer system when such system is within 200 feet of a lot containing said septic system. Minimum requirements include watertight septic tank connected to a drain field and no drain area to be deeper than five feet. If the city sanitary sewer system is available within 200 feet, all such structures must be connected at the landowner cost.
(Ord. passed - - 2006)