§ 52.04 PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL.
   (A)   Where a public sanitary or combined sewer is not available under the provision of § 52.03(G), the building sewer shall be connected to a 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 first obtain authorization from the City Council, or its duly appointed representative. The owner shall then satisfy any and all requirements of the County Board of Health. The application shall furnish such plans, specifications, and other information as are deemed necessary by the County Board of Health. The construction, maintenance and usage of said private sewage disposal system shall be subject to any and all requirements as imposed by the County Board of Health.
   (C)   (1)   A permit for a private sewage disposal system shall not become effective until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the city.
      (2)   The Superintendent, or designated inspector, shall be allowed to inspect the work at any stage of construction and, in any event, the applicant for the permit shall notify the Superintendent, or inspector, when the work is ready for final inspection, and before any underground portions are covered. The inspection shall be made within 72 hours of the receipt of notice by the Superintendent.
   (D)   (1)   The type, capacities, location, and layout of a private sewage disposal system shall comply with all requirements of the State Department of Natural Resources of the state and the County Health Department.
      (2)   No permit shall be issued for any private sewage disposal system employing subsurface soil absorption facilities where the area of the lot is less than 15,000 square feet. No septic tank or cesspool shall be permitted to discharge to any natural outlet.
   (E)   At such time as a public sewer becomes available to a property served by a private sewage disposal system, as provided in division (D) above, a direct connection shall be made to the public sewer in compliance with this chapter, and any septic tanks, cesspools, and similar private sewage disposal facilities shall be abandoned and filled with suitable material in accordance with state law and regulations.
   (F)   The owner shall operate and maintain the private sewage disposal facilities in a sanitary manner at all times at no expense to the city.
   (G)   No statement contained in this section shall be construed to interfere with any additional requirements that may be imposed by County Sanitation.
   (H)   When a public sewer becomes available, the building sewer shall be connected to said sewer within 60 days and the private sewage disposal system shall be cleaned of sludge and filled with legally permissible fill.
(Prior Code, § 6-2-4) (Ord. 89-05, passed 9-12-1989)
Statutory reference
   Similar provisions, see Iowa Code § 364.12(3)(f)