(A) All lots, existing or proposed, on which sewage is generated must employ individual or community sewage disposal. The highest priority method of sewage disposal set forth in the following table that can be technically and administratively implemented on the subject property must be utilized for new systems and repair situations. If disposal cannot be provided by higher-ranked method than proposed, the applicant must submit a written explanation of the reasons why the given lot is not suitable for these higher-ranked methods, along with the appropriate supporting data. A decrease in the number of dwelling units, businesses and/or establishments that could be served by a certain method of sewage disposal upon the subject property shall not constitute a valid reason why a higher ranked method is not utilized in favor of a lower priority method. An applicant must show that the higher rank methods of sewage disposal will not function upon the subject property; and must demonstrate that the proposed system will not degrade surface or groundwater for its intended use for drinking water or wildlife habitat before proposing to employ a lower-ranked method.
(B) Sewage management priority table:
Sewage Management Priority Table
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Sewage Management Priority Table
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1. Individual on-lot sub-surface sewage disposal |
2. Individual on-lot elevated sand mound |
3. Individual on-lot residential spray irrigation system (IRSIS) |
4. Individual on-lot alternate system |
5. Community on-lot subsurface sewage disposal |
6. Community on-lot elevated sand mound |
7. Community on-lot spray irrigation system |
8. Small flow treatment facility with stream discharge |
9. Experimental system or other system not listed above |
10. Holding tank |
(Ord. 167, passed 8-27-2013)