(A) Where a public sewer is not available under the provisions of § 53.23, the building sewer shall be connected to a private wastewater disposal system complying with the provisions of this chapter.
(B) (1) Prior to commencement of construction of a private wastewater disposal system, the owner(s) shall first obtain a written permit signed by the city.
(2) 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 by the city.
(C) Operation of a private wastewater disposal system shall not be allowed until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the city or its authorized representative. The city or its 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 48 hours of the receipt of notice, if reasonably practicable.
(D) The type, capacities, location and layout of a private wastewater disposal system shall comply with all requirements of Minn. Rules Chapter 7080, as it may be amended from time to time, entitled, Individual Sewage Treatment System Program. No septic tank or cesspool shall be permitted to discharge to any natural outlet.
(E) The owner(s) shall operate and maintain the private wastewater disposal facilities in a sanitary manner at all times at no expense to the city.
(F) The routine maintenance and pumping of on-site systems is essential to protect the community health and welfare and extends the life of the system. A pumping receipt from a licensed maintainer or service provider and an inspection report from all on-site systems shall be required at a minimum of three year intervals.
(G) At the time as a public sewer becomes available to a property serviced by a private wastewater disposal system, a direct connection shall be made to the public sewer within 120 days in compliance with this chapter, and within seven days any septic tanks, cesspools and similar private wastewater disposal system shall be cleaned of sludge. The bottom shall be broken to permit drainage and the tank or pit filled with suitable material.
(H) No statement contained in this chapter shall be construed to interfere with any additional requirements that may be imposed by the MPCA or the Department of Health of the state.
(`87 Code, § 403.08) (Am. Ord. passed 11-19-15)