(a) The intent of this chapter is to protect water quality and water supplies; prevent the contraction or spread of infectious, contagious and dangerous diseases; prevent the spread of failing alternative onsite sewage systems; and otherwise further the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the citizens of Loudoun County. Pursuant to these goals, the Board of Supervisors hereby exercises its power, as granted by § 15.2-2157 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, to regulate onsite sewage systems.
(b) The provisions of this chapter are in addition to the requirements of Chapter 1066 of the Codified Ordinances and are intended to implement the regulations of the State Board of Health regarding alternative onsite sewage systems. To the extent that any provision of Chapter 1067 conflicts with any other provision of State, or local law, the more stringent provision shall apply; provided, however that, to the extent that any provision of Chapter 1067 is deemed to be additional to or more stringent than the requirements and standards for alternative onsite sewage systems of the State Board of Health, then the said State requirements and standards shall apply if (i) sewers or sewerage disposal facilities are not available in the area of the subject property, and (ii) the alternative onsite sewage system used or to be used on the subject site has been approved by the Virginia Department of Health for use in the particular circumstances and conditions in which it is to be operating.
(Ord. 08-13. Passed 11-3-08; Ord. 13-06. Passed 4-3-13.)