(A) When applicable.
(1) Where a public sanitary or combined sewer is not available under the provisions of § 53.07(D), the building sewer shall be connected to a private sewage disposal system complying with the provisions of this chapter.
(2) At such time as a public sewer becomes available to a property served by a private wastewater disposal system, as provided in § 53.07(D), a direct connection shall be made to the public sewer within 60 days in compliance with this chapter, and any septic tanks, cesspools and similar private wastewater disposal facilities shall be cleaned of sludge and filled with suitable material.
(1999 Code, § 3-211)
(B) Permit required, fee. Before commencement of construction of a private sewage disposal system the owner shall first obtain a written permit signed by the Sewer Commissioner. The application for such permit shall be made on a form furnished by the municipality, which the applicant shall supplement by any plans, specifications and other information as are deemed necessary by the Sewer Commissioner. A permit and inspection fee of $50 shall be paid to the municipality at the time the application is filed.
(1999 Code, § 3-212)
(C) Permit, when effective; inspections. A permit for a private sewage disposal system shall not become effective until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the Sewer Commissioner. He or she shall be allowed to inspect the work at any stage of construction and, in any event, the applicant for the permit shall notify the Sewer Commissioner when the work is ready for final inspection, and before any underground portions are covered. The inspection shall be made within 24 hours of the receipt of notice by the Sewer Commissioner.
(1999 Code, § 3-213)
(D) Specifications. The type, capacities, location and layout of a private sewage disposal system shall comply with all recommendations of the Department of Health of the state. No permit shall be issued for any private sewage disposal system employing subsurface soil absorption facilities when the area of the lot is less than 10,000 square feet. No septic tank or cesspool shall be permitted to discharge to any natural outlet.
(1999 Code, § 3-214)
(E) Maintenance. The owner shall operate and maintain the private sewage disposal facilities in a sanitary manner at all times, at no expense to the municipality.
(1999 Code, § 3-215)
(F) Additional requirements. No statement contained in divisions (A) through (E) above shall be construed to interfere with any additional requirements that may be imposed by the Health Officer.
(1999 Code, § 3-216) Penalty, see § 53.99