(A) A private domestic wastewater disposal system may not be constructed within the service area unless and until a certificate is obtained from the Manager stating that a public sewer is not accessible to the property and no sewer is proposed for construction in the immediate future. No certificate shall be issued for any private domestic wastewater disposal system employing subsurface soil absorption facilities when the area of the lot is less than that specified by the County Health Department.
(B) Before commencement of construction of a private domestic wastewater disposal system, the owner shall first obtain written permission from the County Health Department. The owner shall supply any plans, specifications, and other information as is deemed necessary by the County Health Department.
(C) A private domestic wastewater disposal system shall not be placed in operation until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the County Health Department. The County Health Department shall be allowed to inspect the work at any stage of construction and, in any event, the owner shall notify the County Health Department when the work is ready for final inspection, and before any underground portions are covered. The inspection shall be made within a reasonable period of time after the receipt of notice by the County Health Department.
(D) The type, capacity, location and layout of a private domestic wastewater disposal system shall comply with all recommendations of the State Department of Health and the County Health Department. No septic tank or cesspool shall be permitted to discharge to any natural outlet.
(E) The owner shall operate and maintain the private domestic wastewater disposal facilities in a sanitary manner at all times at no expense to the city.
(F) No statement contained in this section shall be construed to interfere with any additional requirements that may be imposed by the County Health Department.
(1977 Code, § 22-28.1) (Ord. 94-12, passed 8-22-1994)