§ 122-130. Dry sewers and septic tanks.

(a)

For new subdivisions in areas which can be connected to active sewer by gravity sewer and the county does not plan to construct additional sewers downstream of the subject property:

(1)

An active sewer shall be provided to all lots smaller than 80,000 square feet.

(2)

Septic tanks may be utilized on lots of at least 80,000 square feet with the approval of the health department.

(3)

The county may consider development of a private developer agreement or special sewer availability area.

(b)

For new subdivisions in areas which can be connected to active sewer by gravity sewer and the county plans to construct additional sewers downstream of the subject property:

(1)

Dry sewers, constructed in accordance with the county water system policy, shall be provided to all lots smaller than 80,000 square feet which are not provided with an active sewer.

(2)

In all areas where dry sewers are required by this section, septic tanks must also be provided. Approval of lot sizes and septic tank suitability must be obtained from the health department.

(3)

Septic tanks may be utilized on lots of at least 80,000 square feet with the approval of the health department.

(4)

The county may consider development of a private developer agreement or special sewer availability area.

(c)

For new subdivisions in areas which cannot be connected to active sewer by gravity and the county does not plan to construct additional sewers downstream of the subject property, septic tanks may be utilized with the approval of the health department.

(d)

For new nonresidential properties in areas which cannot be connected to active sewer by gravity, both the county and the health department must approve the use of septic tanks. Generally, the county will require that the property be at least 80,000 square feet and that the anticipated wastewater generation for the site is no more than one equivalent residential unit per 80,000 square feet.

(e)

Septic tanks shall be constructed and operated in accordance with the provisions of section 122-242.

(Ord. of 6-28-88, § 3-26-60; Amd. of 2-24-09)