(A) Each development shall be provided with an adequate sewage disposal system, either by connection to a public sewer, a private sewage system (collection systems and sewage treatment plants complying with the requirements of the N.C. Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources should be provided), or a septic tank system constructed in compliance with the regulations of the County Board of Health and the State of North Carolina. Individual septic tank systems will be considered if soil, topography and ground water conditions are favorable.
(B) In accordance with County Health Department regulations, all sewage waste from toilets, showers, bathtubs, lavatories, wash basins, refrigerator drains, sinks, faucets, and water-using appliances not herein mentioned shall be piped into the development’s approved sewage disposal system.
(1) If the development is to be located within 300 feet of a public sewage system, the developer is encouraged to connect to the system. A certification shall be provided that the public sewage system will allow connection and provide service to the development.
(2) If the development is not within 300 feet of a public sewage system, or if the developer does not connect to the public sewage system, a private sewage system or septic tank system shall be installed, inspected, tested and approved by the County Public Health Department or the state.
(3) Calculations showing the maximum capacity of the sewage system shall be submitted along with calculations showing the maximum daily effluent generated by the development.
(4) The construction of the project may be phased, with future phases being constructed as additional waste disposal becomes available. No phase shall include less than 15 spaces. No construction phase may begin until an approved waste disposal system has been determined.
(5) Private sewage systems, septic tank systems, drainage fields and replacement drainage fields shall be located 100 feet from all existing wells. No underground utilities, roads, recreation areas or structures shall be located in a drainage field or replacement drainage fields.
(6) All public toilet, shower, lavatory, faucets, drinking fountains and laundry facilities must be maintained in a clean, sanitary condition and be kept in good repair and working order at all times. They shall be safely and adequately lighted. Facilities shall be easily accessible to all persons, including handicapped persons, and shall be conveniently located.
(7) The issuance of manufactured home permits for a manufactured home park shall be suspended where the sewage disposal system or any component has failed, until such time as the system is restored to full function. Where the sewage disposal system has more than 1 component and 1 or more components fails, leaving occupied spaces with no sewage waste disposal, the park owner, at his or her expense, shall move any existing manufactured unit to alternate spaces within the park with a functioning sewage system.
(8) If the development makes use of septic tanks for sewage waste disposal, the system shall be pumped on a regular basis to assure effective operation. The development may be required to pump more frequently where problems have occurred, to assure continued effective operation. The developer shall submit a proposed maintenance schedule for the development.
(9) Provision shall be made for plugging the sewer pipe, such as capping or installation of a rubber boot with a compression band, when a mobile home does not occupy a space. Surface drainage shall be diverted away from the rise. The rim of the riser pipe shall extend at least 4 inches above ground elevation.
(Ord. 3 § 6.15 passed 9-14-1998) Penalty, see § 152.999