Where a public sanitary or combined sewer is not available under the provisions of 11-204, the building sewer shall be connected to a private sewage disposal system complying with the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 02-2005; Code 2016)
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 fifty dollars ($50.00) shall be paid to the City Clerk at the time the application is filed.
(Ord. 02-2005; Code 2016)
A permit for a private sewage disposal system shall not become effective until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the Superintendent. The Superintendent 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 Superintendent shall make the inspection within forty-eight (48) hours of the receipt of notice.
(Ord. 02-2005; Code 2016)
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 twenty thousand (20,000) square feet. No septic tank or cesspool shall be permitted to discharge to any natural outlet.
(Ord. 02-2005; Code 2016)
At such time as a public sewer becomes available to a property served by a private sewage disposal system, as provided in 11-301, a direct connection shall be made to the public sewer in compliance with this chapter, and any septic tanks, cesspools, and similar private sewage disposal facilities shall be abandoned and filled with suitable material at the sole cost of the owner.
(Ord. 02-2005; Code 2016)
The owner shall operate and maintain all private sewage disposal facilities in a sanitary manner at all times, at no expense to the City.
(Ord. 02-2005; Code 2016)
No statement contained in this chapter shall be construed to interfere with any additional requirements that may be imposed by the Superintendent.
(Ord. 02-2005; Code 2016)