(A) Where a public sanitary sewer is not available under the provisions of § 51.02(D), the building sewer shall be connected to a private wastewater disposal system complying with the provisions of this section.
(B) Before commencement of construction of a private wastewater disposal system the owner(s) shall first obtain a written permit signed by the Superintendent. The application for such permit shall be made on a form furnished by the city, which the applicant shall supplement by any plans, specifications, and construction permits approved by the Arkansas Department of Health. The minimum lot area for single-family residence shall be in accordance with current Arkansas Department of Health regulations. A permit and inspection fee of $10 shall be paid to the city at the time the application is filed.
(C) A permit for a private wastewater disposal system shall not become effective until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the Superintendent. The Superintendent shall be allowed to inspect the work at any stage of construction, and in any event, the applicant for the permit shall notify the Superintendent when the work is ready for final inspection, and before any underground portions are covered. The inspection shall be made within 48 hours of receipt of notice by the Superintendent.
(D) The type, capacities, location, and layout of a private wastewater disposal system shall comply with all recommendations approved by the Arkansas Department of Health. No septic tank shall be permitted to discharge to any natural outlet.
(E) At such time as a public sewer becomes available to a property served by a private wastewater disposal system, as provided in § 51.02(D), a direct connection from the building, or septic tank, shall be made to the public sewer within 90 days in compliance with this chapter. The requirements of this section shall not apply to owners discharging such sewage under the provisions of a valid National Pollution Discharge Elimination permit.
(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 County Sanitarian.
(Ord. 198, passed 11-11-91) Penalty, see § 51.99