(A) Where a sanitary sewer is not available, the building sewer shall be connected to a private sewage disposal system complying with the provisions of this chapter and any other applicable local, state or federal law.
(B) Before commencement of construction of a private sewage disposal system, the owner shall first obtain a written permit from the town. A permit and inspection fee shall be paid to the town at the time the application is filed.
(C) A permit for private sewage disposal system shall not become effective until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the town. The town shall be allowed to inspect the work at any stage of construction and, in any event, the applicant for the permit shall notify the town 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 town.
(D) The type, capacities, location and layout of a private sewage disposal system shall comply with all recommendations of the IDEM, the Indiana State Board of Health and Porter 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 sewage disposal facilities in a sanitary manner at all times, at no expense to the town.
(F) At such time as a public sewer becomes available within 300 feet of the property line of a property served by a private sewage disposal system, the town will apprise the affected property owner of this availability by certified mail. A direct connection shall then be made to the public sewer in compliance with this chapter, at the owner’s expense, within 90 days of receipt of the notice. The private sewage disposal system shall be deactivated in accordance with all applicable laws.
(G) No statement contained in this section shall be construed to interfere with any additional requirements that may be imposed by the Porter County Health Department or any other authorities.
(Ord. 2008-2, passed 3-17-08)