Section 4 of Article 8 of Chapter II of the Johnson County, Kansas Environmental Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Section 4” means permit Qualifications. Any permit authorized under this Article shall be issued subject to the qualifications specified in this Section.

(A) Term and Renewal: Permits for holding tanks used for commercial, domestic or industrial wastes are valid for twelve (12) months from the date of issuance and are renewable annually. Applications for renewals shall be submitted no later than thirty (30) days prior to permit expiration with the applicable fee. Upon receipt of the application and fee, a permit will be issued for the following year.

(B) Minimum Lot Size: Unless a waiver or rule exception is granted pursuant to Article 1 of this Chapter, a minimum lot or tract size of three (3) acres per occupied unit shall be required for the use, operation or permittance of any holding tank for any property usage under this Article.

(C) Standards: No permit shall be issued to any person, property or establishment which does not comply with and satisfy the standards prescribed in this Article and all applicable terms, conditions and requirements of this Code.

(D) Transfer: Permits are not transferable.