§ 25-117. Private wastewater disposal.

(a)

Where a pubic sanitary sewer is not available under the provisions of section 25-76(d), the building sewer shall be connected to a private wastewater disposal system complying with the provisions of this article and for which a private wastewater disposal permit has been issued in accordance with section 25-131, and in accordance with state laws regarding private sewage disposal systems.

(b)

The type, capacities, location, and layout of a private wastewater disposal system shall comply with all applicable guidelines of the state and the city. No private wastewater disposal system employing subsurface soil absorption facilities will be allowed where the area, in addition to the lot size required by the City Code, of the is less than one (1) acre in size. No septic tank or cesspool shall be permitted to discharge to any natural outlet. Private wastewater disposal systems must obtain the required city and county permits.

(c)

At such time as a public sewer becomes available to a property served by a private wastewater disposal system, a direct connection which complies with this article shall be made to the public sewer within sixty (60) days, and any septic tanks, cesspools, and similar private wastewater disposal facilities shall be cleaned of sludge and filled with suitable material.

(d)

The owners shall operate and maintain the private wastewater disposal facilities in a sanitary manner at all times, at no expense to the city.

(e)

No statement contained in this article shall be construed to interfere with any additional requirements that may be imposed by state or county health officers.

(Ord. No. 10574, § 2.2, 6-20-83; Ord. No. 10911, § 1, 4-2-90; Ord. No. 11496, 5-7-2001)