A. Soil percolation tests shall be performed for all subdivisions or developments wherein buildings at the time of construction will not be connected to a live community sanitary sewage disposal system.
B. Soil percolation tests shall be made at a minimum rate of one test hole per acre and in accordance with the procedure required by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Title 25, Pennsylvania Code, Rules and Regulations, Chapter 73, and administered by a certified sewage enforcement officer. [Amended 5-29-2001 by Ord. No. 14-2001]
C. A sufficient number of soil tests shall be taken to a depth of seven feet or to the top of the limiting zone, whichever is less, which take into account all meaningful engineering and soils data. These tests shall be conducted to determine the presence and actual depth of the limiting zones and shall be administered by a certified sewage enforcement officer.
D. The results of the soil percolation tests and soil test pits shall be entered on three copies of the site investigation and percolation test report for on-lot disposal of sewage. The affected subdivider shall also complete three copies of the plan revision module for subdivisions and land developments, the form being available from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection office. The developer is then instructed to distribute two copies of each form to the City certified Sewage Enforcement Officer. [Amended 5-29-2001 by Ord. No. 14-2001]
E. The City certified Sewage Enforcement Officer shall then review the submitted information and recommend to Council whether or not a sewage plan revision is necessary and, if applicable, recommend whether or not the City should adopt a resolution amending the City sewer plan and approving the concept of the proposed sewage disposal system for the proposed subdivision.
F. The City Sewage Enforcement Officer, after the above review has been completed, shall forward the adopted resolution and all other applicable information to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection for review and comments on site suitability in accordance with Title 25, Pennsylvania Code, Rules and Regulations, Chapter 71, § 71.15, Subchapter B. [Amended 5-29-2001 by Ord. No. 14-2001]
G. The issuance of permits to permit on-site sanitary sewage disposal shall be made by the City Sewage Enforcement Officer in accordance with Title 25, Pennsylvania Code, Rules and Regulations, Chapter 71, Subchapter C.