(A) Where a public sewer is not available under the provisions of § 53.03 of this chapter, the building sewer shall be connected to a private wastewater disposal system complying with the provisions of this section.
(B) Before construction of a private wastewater disposal system, the owner(s) shall obtain a written permit signed by the authorized representative. The permit shall not become effective until the installation is completed to the representative’s satisfaction. A designated representative shall be allowed to inspect any stage of construction. The applicant for the permit shall give notification when ready for the system’s final inspection, and before any underground portions are covered. The inspection shall be made within 24 hours of the receipt of notice.
(C) No person, firm or corporation shall design, install, maintain, alter, pump or inspect an individual sewage treatment system within the city without first obtaining a license to do so from the state’s Pollution Control Agency. A copy of the license shall be placed on file, in the office of the City Clerk, for any person, firm or corporation desiring to design, install, maintain, alter, pump or inspect individual sewage treatment systems within the city.
(D) The type, capacities, location and layout of a private wastewater disposal system shall comply with all requirements of Minn. Rules Ch. 7080 and applicable local ordinances.
(E) The owner(s) shall operate and maintain the private wastewater disposal facilities in a sanitary manner at all times at no expense to the community or sewer district.
(F) When the 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 90 days in compliance with this chapter and within 120 days private wastewater disposal systems will be cleaned of all sludge. The bottom shall be broken to permit drainage and the tank or pit filled with suitable material.
(G) No statement contained in this section shall be construed to interfere with any additional requirements that may be imposed by the MPCA, the state’s Department of Health or other responsible federal, state and local agencies,
(Prior Code, § 505.05) (Ord. passed 11-3-2004; Ord. passed 5-15-2007; Ord. passed 9-4-2012; Ord. passed 1-7-2014; Ord. passed 8-5-2014; Ord. passed 3-3-2015) Penalty, see § 53.99