1121.06 SEWAGE DISPOSAL.
(a) Sanitary Sewers. If a subdivision can be reasonably served by the extension of an existing public sanitary sewer, as determined by the Planning Commission, and unless the developer complies with Section 1113.02(b), the developer shall provide a system of sanitary sewer mains and shall provide lateral connections for each lot or potential building site. Where the subdivision is located within a sanitary sewer district but a public sanitary sewer is not immediately or reasonably accessible:
(1) The Planning Commission may, after obtaining and considering reports from the local or State Board of Health agencies as involved, refuse to permit the area to be developed if the proposed use is deemed detrimental to the health and general welfare of the surrounding community; or
(2) The Planning Commission may approve the subdivision plat provided the sanitary sewer mains and lateral connections are installed and appropriate provisions and arrangements can be made for the construction, operation and maintenance of an interim group sewage disposal facility pending permanent connection to the public sanitary system. Group sewage disposal systems shall meet requirements of the State Department of Health as cited in Ohio R.C. 6111.44 to 6111.46. Group sewage disposal facilities may be accepted for maintenance and operation by the City Council, provided:
A. The ownership is vested in the City;
B. The facility has been constructed according to specifications;
C. It has been approved by the City Engineer; and, or in the alternative
D. The Sanitary Engineer of Summit County with the approval of Council, determines to accept and maintain the group sewage disposal facilities.
(b) Individual Septic Tank Facilities. The installation of septic tanks shall not be permitted on residential sites of less than two acres in area. In the event the installation of individual disposal systems shall be considered, the suitability of the soil characteristics, surface, drainage, topography and potential density or character of development, shall be the criteria for determining whether or not the installation of individual septic tank disposal systems are feasible. It shall be the responsibility of the developer to furnish the topographical map and other information and data; to obtain or perform all tests in accordance with the requirements of the local or State Board of Health. The septic tank and disposal field shall conform to the requirements of the Summit County General Health District.
(1) All sanitary sewage shall be emptied into the septic tank and no tile field shall empty in any manner into open ditches, roadside ditches, lakes, streams or any other body of water; nor shall the effluent be permitted to seep to the surface of the ground.
(2) In the event the Planning Commission approves the installation of individual septic tank facilities as provided herein, sanitary sewer mains and lateral connections must be installed for future use. The sewage system shall be complete, with manholes, suitably plugged curb connections and otherwise protected as directed by the Engineer.
(Ord. 35-1984. Passed 6-14-84.)