(A) An SSTS permit shall be obtained by the property owner or an agent of the property owner from the city prior to the installation, construction, replacement, modification, alteration, repair, or capacity expansion of a SSTS. The purpose of this permit is to ensure that the proposed construction activity is sited, designed, and constructed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter by appropriately certified and/or licensed practitioners).
(B) No permit will be issued to landowners or on property on which there are unresolved violations of this chapter or any other ordinance unless that permit is part of a Department approved plan to resolve the violation(s).
(C) Activities requiring an SSTS permit. An SSTS permit is required for installation of a new SSTS, for replacement of an existing SSTS, or for any repair or replacement of components that will alter the original function of the system, change the treatment capacity of the system, change the location of the system, or otherwise change the original system's design, layout, or function.
(D) Activities not requiring an SSTS permit. An SSTS permit is not required for minor repairs or replacements of system components that do not alter the original function of the system, change the treatment capacity of the system, change the location of the system, or otherwise change the original system's design, layout, or function.
(E) SSTS permit required to obtain sewered structure building permit. For any property on which an SSTS permit is required in the Shoreland Overlay District, approval and issuance of a valid SSTS permit must be obtained or a valid certificate of compliance for the SSTS, as applicable, must be submitted to the Department before a building permit can be issued.
(F) Permit application requirements. SSTS permit applications shall be made on forms provided or approved by the Department and signed by the applicant or an authorized agent. The applications shall include, but is not limited to the information and documents listed in division (F)(1) through (5) below.
(1) Name, mailing address, telephone number, (and email address, if available).
(2) Property identification number and address or other description of property location.
(3) Site evaluation report as described in Minnesota Rules, Chapter 7080.1730.
(4) Design report as described in Minnesota Rules, Chapter 7080.2430.
(5) Management plan as described in Minnesota Rules, Chapter 7082.0600.
(G) Application review and response. The Department shall review a permit application and supporting documents. Upon satisfaction that the proposed work will conform to the provisions of this chapter, the Department shall issue a written permit authorizing construction of the SSTS as designed. In the event the applicant makes a significant change to the approved application such as a change in the soil dispersal system location, distribution method, or treatment type, the applicant must file an amended application with the Department detailing the changed conditions prior to initiating or continuing construction, modification, or operation. Upon satisfaction that the amended application will conform to the provisions of this chapter, the Department shall issue a written permit authorizing construction of the SSTS as amended and then construction may commence per the amended and accompanying permit. If the permit application is incomplete or does not meet the requirements of this chapter, the Department shall deny the application. A notice of denial shall be provided to the applicant, which must state the reason for the denial.
(H) Permit expiration.
(1) The SSTS permit is valid for a period of no more than 1 year from its date of issue. Satisfactory completion of construction shall be determined by receipt of final record drawings and a signed certification that the construction or installation of the system was completed in substantial conformance with the approved design documents by a qualified employee of the Department or a licensed inspection business, which is authorized by the Department and independent of the owner and the SSTS installer.
(2) If construction is not completed within the valid permit period, the permit is automatically voided.
(I) Extensions and renewals. The Department may grant an extension of the SSTS permit if the construction has commenced prior to the original expiration date of the permit. The permit may be extended for a period of no more than 6 months.
(J) Transferability. An SSTS permit may be transferred to a new owner provided there are no proposed changes to the SSTS design.
(K) Suspension or revocation. The Department may suspend or revoke an SSTS permit issued under this section for any false statements, misrepresentations of facts on which the SSTS permit was issued, or unauthorized changes to the system design that alter the original function of the system, change the treatment capacity of the system, change the location of the system, or otherwise change the original system's design, layout, or function. A notice of suspension or revocation and the reasons for the suspension or revocation shall be conveyed in writing to the permit holder. If suspended or revoked, installation or modification of a SSTS may not commence or continue until a valid SSTS permit is obtained.
(L) Posting. The SSTS permit shall be posted on the property in such a location and manner so that the permit is visible and available for inspection until construction is completed and certified.
(Ord. 555, passed 7-28-2015)