Chapter 13.12
PRIVATE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL
Sections:
13.12.030 Connection to sewer required when available.
13.12.040 Operation and maintenance.
13.12.050 Additional requirements.
13.12.010 Generally.
Where a public sanitary sewer is not available under the provisions of Section 13.08.040, the building sewer shall be connected to a private wastewater disposal system complying with the regulations of the county health department. (Ord. 830 Art. 3 § 1, 1976)
13.12.020 Permit required.
Before commencement of construction of a private wastewater disposal system, the owner(s) shall first obtain a written permit signed by the county health officer. (Ord. 830 Art. 3 § 2, 1976)
13.12.030 Connection to sewer required when available.
At such time as a public sewer becomes available to a property served by a private wastewater disposal system, as provided in this chapter, a direct connection shall be made to the public sewer within the time provided by Section 13.08.040, in compliance with this title, and any septic tanks, cesspools, and similar private wastewater disposal facilities shall be cleaned of sludge and filled with suitable material; provided, that cement septic tanks with reinforced concrete lids may be exempt from cleaning and filling at owner’s option. (Ord. 1513-05 § 2, 2005: Ord. 830 Art. 3 § 3, 1976)
13.12.040 Operation and maintenance.
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, in compliance with county health department regulations. (Ord. 830 Art. 3 § 4, 1976)
13.12.050 Additional requirements.
No statement contained in this chapter shall be construed to interfere with any additional requirements that may be imposed by the health officer. (Ord. 830 Art. 3 § 5, 1976)