(A) Where a municipal sanitary sewer is not available, a private sewer may be constructed and connected to a private sewage disposal plant complying with the provisions of this subchapter.
(B) Before commencement of construction of a private sewer or construction of a disposal plant, the owner shall first obtain a written permit signed by the Superintendent. The application for the 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 Superintendent. A permit and inspection fee shall be paid to the municipal treasurer at the time the application is filed.
(C) A permit for a private sewer shall not be final until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the Superintendent. He or she shall be allowed to inspect the work at any stage of construction. The applicant shall notify the Superintendent that the work is ready for final inspection before any underground portions are covered. The inspection shall be made within 48 hours of the receipt of notice by the Superintendent.
(D) The type, capacities, location and layout of a private disposal plant shall comply with all recommendations of the Department of Public Health of the state. No permit shall be issued for any private sewage disposal system employing sub-surface soil absorption facilities where the area of the lot is less than 1,000 square feet. No septic tank or cesspool shall be permitted to discharge into any municipal sewer or sewer outlet.
(E) Whenever a municipal sewer becomes available to a property served by a private sewer, a connection shall be made to the municipal sewer in compliance with this subchapter, and any septic tanks, cesspools or other private sewage disposal plant facilities shall be abandoned and filled with suitable material.
(F) The owner shall operate and maintain the private sewer and sewage disposal plant in a sanitary manner at all times, at no expense to the municipality.
(G) Nothing herein shall limit any additional requirements that may be imposed by a health officer.
(Ord. 54A, passed - -; Am. Ord. 60B, passed 12-5-1975; Am. Ord. 54B1, passed 9-28-1989; Am. Ord. 84A, passed 2-26-1998)