PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL

§ 51.035 PRIVATE DISPOSAL.

   When a public sanitary or combined sewer is not available under the provisions of § 51.018, the building sewer shall be connected to a private sewage disposal system complying with the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. 304, passed 4-7-1975)

§ 51.036 PERMIT.

   (A)   Before commencement of construction of a private sewage disposal system, the owner shall first obtain a written permit signed by the Inspector.

   (B)   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 deemed necessary by the Inspector.

   (C)   A permit and inspection fee may be charged by the Inspector.

(Ord. 304, passed 4-7-1975)

§ 51.037 INSPECTION.

   (A)   A permit for a private sewage disposal system shall not become effective until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the Inspector.

   (B)   He or she shall be allowed to inspect the work at any stage of construction and, in any event, the applicant for the permit shall notify the Inspector when the work is ready for final inspection and before any underground portions are covered.

   (C)   The inspection shall be made within 24 hours of the receipt of notice by the Inspector.

(Ord. 304, passed 4-7-1975)

§ 51.038 COMPLIANCE WITH STATE RECOMMENDATIONS.

   (A)   The type, capacities, location and layout of a private sewage disposal system shall comply with all recommendations of the Department of Environmental Quality of the State of Oregon.

   (B)   No septic tank or cesspool shall be permitted to discharge to any natural outlet.

(Ord. 304, passed 4-7-1975) Penalty, see § 51.999

§ 51.039 SEWER CONNECTIONS.

   At the time as a public sewer becomes available to a property served by a private sewage disposal system, as provided in § 51.038, a direct connection shall be made to the public sewer in compliance with this chapter; and any septic tanks, cesspools and similar private sewage disposal facilities shall be abandoned and filled with suitable material.

(Ord. 304, passed 4-7-1975)

§ 51.040 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.

   The owner shall operate and maintain the private sewage disposal facilities in a sanitary manner at all times, at no expense to the city.

(Ord. 304, passed 4-7-1975)

§ 51.041 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.

   No statement contained in this chapter shall be construed to interfere with any additional requirements that may be imposed by the Health Officer.

(Ord. 304, passed 4-7-1975)

§ 51.042 DISCONTINUANCE OF PRIVATE DISPOSAL.

   When a public sewer becomes available, the building sewer shall be connected to the sewer within 90 days and the private sewage disposal system shall be cleaned of sludge and filled with clean bank run gravel or dirt.

(Ord. 304, passed 4-7-1975)