(a) All new structures in which sanitary sewage originates within the Village shall be connected to an available public sanitary sewer in the Village before a certificate of occupancy shall be issued, if such a sewer exists.
(b) Existing structures in which sanitary sewage originates lying within the boundaries of the Village shall be connected to an available public sanitary sewer upon the earlier of the following events:
(1) Within ninety days after the date of mailing or posting of written notice by the Village or the Oakland County Health Department that a health hazard exists due to the failure of an existing private sewage disposal system due to soil conditions or for any other reason;
(2) Where new and/or additional tile fields are necessary in an existing septic system because of the construction of new structures or additions to existing structures;
(3) Where any addition or alteration to an existing non-residential structure is proposed, whether or not new and/or additional tile facilities are necessary; or
(4) Where any addition or alteration to an existing residential structure, adding more than 100 square feet of habitable living space, is proposed, whether or not new and/or additional tile facilities are necessary. However, if the Village Council determines, in its discretion, that compliance with paragraph (b)(3) hereof would pose an undue hardship on the property owner, the Council may defer the time period for connection for up to five years. In such event, all persons with any interest in the property shall execute a covenant, in a form suitable for recording at the Oakland County Register of Deeds, and approved by the Village Attorney, confirming the requirement to connect to the sanitary sewer system.
(Ord. 135. Passed 5-10-00.)