DWELLING UNIT. Any building or portion thereof which contains living facilities, including provisions for sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation, as the primary use of the building, for not more than one family.
MULTIPLE OWNERSHIP SEPTIC SYSTEM. A multiple-use septic system which services two or more dwelling units even if the ownership of the system is not equal.
OWNER. Any person or entity who owns property, including improvements and possessory interests on U.S. Government land, from which sewage is generated or discharged and includes a homeowners’ association incorporated to manage the affairs of a group of property owners with interests in one or more common septic systems. The term does not include a person or entity who holds right, title, or interest in such property for security purposes only.
PUBLIC NUISANCE. As defined at Civil Code §§ 3479 et seq., Penal Code § 370, and § 33.0302(a)(5) and (12) of this E.H. Code.
PUBLIC OPERATING AGENCY. Any public agency which assumes responsibility for the physical operation, maintenance, and/or repair of septic systems regulated by this Article.
SEPTIC SYSTEM. A sewage disposal system consisting of a septic tank and a soil absorption system which conforms to the codes of this jurisdiction.
(Ord. 3105, passed - -1986)