A. The subdivider shall install sanitary sewers whenever a sanitary sewer is reasonably accessible as determined by the planning commission. Sanitary sewers shall be installed in accordance with the specifications governing sanitary sewer construction as found in the detail sheets.
B. Residential development shall be subject to the following guidelines regarding sewage treatment and water supply:
1. All septic tanks are required to be inspected by the city- county health department. Each water well must be installed by a licensed water well driller with a sample collected and analyzed for bacterial contamination and nitrates. A copy of the results shall be forwarded to the public works director.
2. When subdivisions contain ten (10) acres or more, the planning commission may require the subdivider to install sanitary sewers, and a disposal system that is adequate to serve all the lots within the subdivision.
3. For developments with lots of up to five (5) acres in size; alternate acceptable technology designed to improve, or be used in lieu of traditional septic tank leach fields is strongly encouraged. Septic tanks should be used only where such systems meet the standards of the Garber-Wellington guidelines for residential development and where the property owners provide substantial evidence prepared by a ground water professional or professional engineer that the proposed development shall not degrade existing ground water quality and its beneficial uses.
C. No final plat shall be approved until written notice has been received from the state department of health or the appropriate county health department that the proposed development meets the state department of health guidelines. (Prior Code, Chapter 16, as amended)