Where a public sanitary or combined sewer is not available under the provisions of section 16-204, the building sewer shall be connected to a private sewage disposal system complying with the provisions of this article.
(Ord. 715; Code 2022)
Before commencement of construction of a private sewage disposal system, the owner 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 other information as are deemed necessary by the Superintendent. A permit and inspection fee of $20.00 shall be paid to the City at the time the application is filed.
(Ord. 715; Code 2022)
A permit for a private sewage disposal system shall not become effective until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the Superintendent. He 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 24 hours of the receipt of notice by the Superintendent.
(Ord. 715; Code 2022)
The type, capacities, location, and layout of a private sewage disposal system shall comply with all recommendations of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. No permit shall be issued for any private sewage disposal system employing subsurface soil absorption facilities where the area of the lot is less than 21,780 square feet 2,023 square meters. No septic tank or cesspool shall be permitted to discharge to any natural outlet.
(Ord. 715; Code 2022)
At such time as a public sewer becomes available to a property served by a private sewage disposal system, as provided in 16-109, a direct connection shall be made to the public sewer in compliance with this article, and any septic tanks, cesspools, and similar private sewage disposal facilities shall be abandoned and filled with suitable material.
When a public sewer becomes available, the building sewer shall be connected to said sewer within sixty (60) days and the private sewage disposal system shall be cleaned of sludge and filled with clean bank run gravel or dirt.
(Ord. 715; Code 2022)
The owner shall operate and maintain the private sewage disposal facilities in a sanitary manner at all times, at no expense to the City.
(Ord. 715; Code 2022)
No statement contained in this article shall be construed to interfere with any additional requirements that may be imposed by a Health Officer.
(Ord. 715; Code 2022)