(A) Where a public sanitary or combined sewer is not available under the provisions of § 52.02 (D), the building sewer shall be connected to an interim private sewage disposal system complying with the provisions of this section.
(B) Before commencement of construction of a private sewage disposal system the owner shall provide percolation test results which shall be obtained by a registered sanitarian, land surveyor, or engineer. These results shall then be submitted to the Plumbing Inspector, Kentucky Department of Housing, Building, and Construction, Division of Plumbing, located at the County Health Department from whom a permit shall be obtained.
(C) The type, capacities, location, and layout of a private sewage disposal system shall comply with all recommendations of the State Department of Housing, Building and Construction and the County Health Department. The Plumbing Inspector shall be allowed to inspect the work at any stage of construction and when work is completed, for final inspection before any underground portions are covered. No septic tank or cesspool shall be permitted to discharge to any natural outlet.
(D) At such time as a public sewer becomes available to a property served by a private sewage disposal system, as provided in § 52.02 (D), a direct connection shall be made to the public sewer within 180 days after such availability in compliance with this chapter. Any septic tanks, cesspools, and similar private sewage disposal facilities shall be cleaned of sludge and filled with clean bank gravel at no cost to the city.
(E) The owner shall operate and maintain the private sewage disposal facilities in a sanitary manner at all times, at no expense to the city.
(F) No statement contained in this section shall be construed to interfere with any additional requirements that may be imposed by the appropriate Health Officer of the state or of the County.
(Ord. 793, passed 12-8-83) Penalty, see § 52.99