(A) Where a public sewer is not available under the provisions of this chapter, the building sewer shall be connected to a private wastewater disposal system complying with the provisions of this section.
(B) Prior to commencement of construction of a private wastewater disposal system, the owner(s) shall first obtain a written permit signed by the city. The application for the permit shall be made on a form furnished by the city, which the applicant shall supplement by any plans, specifications, and other information as are deemed necessary by the city.
(C) 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 four hours of the receipt of notice.
(D) The type, capacities, location, and layout of a private wastewater disposal system shall comply with all requirements of the state statutes. No septic tank, or cesspool, shall be permitted to discharge to any natural outlet.
(E) At the 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 ten days in compliance with this chapter, and, within 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) The owner(s) shall operate, and maintain, the private wastewater 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 the MPCA, or the Department of Health of the state.
(Prior Code, § 3.40)