(A) Every person, group of persons, firm or corporation, owning a dwelling, building or other structure which is used for human habitation or occupancy within the town, situated on a lot or parcel of land which abuts or adjoins a street or other public way along which is located a wastewater system, shall connect that dwelling, building or structure to the wastewater system of the town; provided, however, a connection shall not be required to the system unless the lot or parcel of land on which the dwelling, building or structure is located is accessible within 200 feet of the wastewater system; provided, further, that, no person shall be required to cross the private property of any other person to make the connection. Where connections are required, all toilets, sinks and other plumbing fixtures shall be installed, arranged or rearranged to drain into the sanitary system. Properties which are not accessible to the wastewater system for the reason they are more than 200 feet therefrom shall install septic tanks or other facilities as provided for by ordinance of the town.
(B) (1) After 8-1-1971, no septic tanks within the town limits can be repaired, extended or new tanks installed, unless town services are unavailable.
(2) After 8-1-1973, each business establishment, dwelling house and house trailer will be required to join the town wastewater system. Septic tanks will not be allowed within the town limits, unless town sewer services are unavailable.
(Ord. passed 1-4-1971) Penalty, see § 50.99