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In the event an owner shall fail to connect to a public sewer in compliance with a notice given under § 53.018, the city must undertake to have the connection made and shall assess the cost thereof against the benefited property. The assessment, when levied, shall bear interest at the rate determined by the City Council and shall be certified to the County Auditor and shall be collected and remitted to the city in the same manner as assessments for local improvements. The rights of the city shall be in addition to any remedial or enforcement provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 408, passed 12-26-1989)
PRIVATE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL
Where a public sewer is not available under the provisions of § 53.018, the building sewer shall be connected to a private wastewater disposal system complying with the provisions of this subchapter.
(Ord. 408, passed 12-26-1989)
Prior to commencement of construction of a private wastewater disposal system, the owner(s) shall first obtain a written permit signed by the city. The application for the permit shall be made on a form furnished by the city, which the applicant shall supplement by any plans, specifications and other information as are deemed necessary to the city.
(Ord. 408, passed 12-26-1989)
A permit for a private wastewater disposal system shall not become effective until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the city or its authorized representative. The city or its authorized representative shall be allowed to inspect the work at any stage of construction, and, in any event, the applicant for the permit shall notify the city when work is ready for final inspection, and before any underground portions are covered. The inspection shall be made within 72 hours of the receipt of notice.
(Ord. 408, passed 12-26-1989)
The type, capacities, location and layout of a private wastewater disposal system shall comply with all requirements of 6 MCAR 4.8040, entitled, Individual Sewage Treatment System Standards. No septic tank or cesspool shall be permitted to discharge to any natural outlet.
(Ord. 408, passed 12-26-1989) Penalty, see § 53.999
At that time as a public sewer becomes available to a property serviced by a private wastewater disposal system and in accordance with § 53.018, a direct connection shall be made to the public sewer within 30 days in compliance with the ordinance, and within 30 days any septic tanks, cesspools and similar private wastewater disposal systems shall be cleaned of sludge. The bottom shall be broken to permit drainage and the tank or pit filled with suitable material.
(Ord. 408, passed 12-26-1989)
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