(A) The Board of Public Works and Safety, which operates and manages the sewage and water utility, shall allow property owners to remain on individual septic systems and wells, and to continue that operation even though the city water and sewage service is available to that property. However, in the event the water or sewage facilities owned and maintained by the property owner fail to meet state and local requirements, come into disrepair, or otherwise become inadequate such that a new system or substantial repairs are required, the property owner shall, at the time, be required to hook up to the city utilities and pay all necessary hook up charges.
(B) The Building Commissioner shall not issue new permits for septic systems and shall not approve septic construction. However, property owners shall not be prohibited from maintaining or operating existing systems as long as same are adequate and meet state and local standards and agree to periodic system inspection by state and local officials.
(Res. passed - -92)