(A) An existing residential or commercial on-site sewage system may be considered for reconnection to a new or replacement dwelling, residential outbuilding, or commercial facility if:
(1) The system is inspected by a qualified (or registered) system evaluator and found to consist minimally of a septic tank and a soil absorption field that has not failed or malfunctioned;
(2) Either:
(a) The original system installation was permitted through the County Health Department;
(b) The original system was not permitted through the County Health Department, but a registered individual develops a plan of the site and system showing compliance with the rules and this chapter; or
(3) The existing system is appropriately sized for the structure to be served.
(a) If the connection or reconnection is due to involuntary events, the County Health Department may utilize their best judgment for system sizing when approving a connection or reconnection to an existing system.
(b) If the connection or reconnection is due to voluntary events, the system being connected to must meet the requirements of the appropriate rule, unless the site meets the requirements of the definition of repair or replacement construction in this chapter.
(B) A construction permit for connection or reconnection to an existing on-site sewage system shall be obtained prior to the start of construction of the structure to be served by the residential or commercial on-site sewage system.
(Ord. 2023-20, passed 11-6-2023)