A. Unavailability Of Public Sewer: Where a public sewer is not available, the building sewer shall be connected to a private wastewater disposal system.
B. Permit Required: Prior to commencement of construction of a private wastewater disposal system, the owner shall first obtain a written permit signed by the City. The application for such permit shall include plans, specifications, and other information as are deemed necessary by the City.
C. Compliance With City Standards: A permit for a private wastewater disposal system shall not become effective until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the City. The City shall be allowed to inspect the work at any stage of construction, and, in any event, the applicant for the permit shall notify the City when work is ready for final inspection, and before any underground portions are covered. The inspection shall be made within seventy two (72) hours of the receipt of notice.
D. Compliance With MCAR Standards: The type, capacities, location, and layout of a private wastewater disposal system shall comply with all requirements of 6 MCAR 4.8040, entitled "Individual Sewage Treatment System Standards". No septic tank or cesspool shall be permitted to discharge to any natural outlet.
E. City Connection Required When Available: At such time as a public sewer becomes available to a property serviced by a private wastewater disposal system, a direct connection shall be made to the public sewer within thirty (30) days, and within thirty (30) days any septic tanks, cesspools, and similar private wastewater disposal systems shall be cleaned of sludge. The bottom shall be broken to permit drainage, and the tank or pit filled with suitable material.
F. Owner Responsibility: The owner shall operate and maintain the private wastewater disposal facilities in a sanitary manner at all times at no expense to the City. (1988 Code § 3.40)