§ 52.021  PRIVATE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL.
   (A)   Where a public sanitary sewer is not available under the provision of § 52.020(B), the toilet and other facilities necessary for the discharge of domestic and industrial wastes shall be connected to a private disposal system complying with the requirements of the appropriate state and/or local regulatory agency.
   (B)   (1)   Before commencement of construction of a private wastewater disposal system, the owner(s) shall first obtain a written permit from the appropriate regulatory authority and furnish a copy thereof to the Manager.
      (2)   The copy of the permit shall be accompanied by the supplementary data as deemed necessary by the Manager to maintain an accurate file of the private wastewater disposal systems to facilitate the planning of future public sewer service.
   (C)   The type, capacity, location, and layout of a private wastewater disposal system shall comply with all requirements of the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources of the state or other like board or authority.
   (D)   At the time as a public sewer becomes available to a property served by a private wastewater disposal system, a direct connection shall be made to the public sewer in compliance with these regulations, and any septic tanks, cesspools, and similar private wastewater disposal facilities shall be cleaned of sludge and filled with suitable material.
   (E)   The owner(s) shall operate and maintain any private wastewater disposal facilities in a sanitary manner at all times, at no expense to the town.
   (F)   No statement contained in this section shall be construed to interfere with any additional requirements that may be imposed by other state or federal agencies.
(Ord. passed 5-13-2002)  Penalty, see § 52.999