Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 6 — Health and Sanitation
Atascadero Municipal Code Ch. 5 Septic Tanks
Atascadero Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Atascadero
Cite as: Atascadero Municipal Code Chapter 5 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 6-5.01. Disposal of material from cesspool or septic tank.¶
No person shall engage in the cleaning, pumping, hauling or disposing of material from a septic tank, cesspool, or any other tank or pit used for the collection of human excrement without first having obtained a permit in writing from the Health Officer. All applications for permits shall be on a form supplied by the County Health Department and shall be accompanied by the following fees:
(a) Those engaged in the business of activities designated in this section:
| Sewage pumpers, | |
|---|---|
| One vehicle | $25.00 |
| Each vehicle over one | $10.00 |
| Chemical toilet supplier | $50.00 |
(b) Those not engaged in the business of but who perform the activities designated in this section resulting from the use, operation or occupancy of their private property shall pay one-half the fee or fees designated in subsection (a) of this section.
(Ord. 56 § 6-5.01, 1982)
§ 6-5.02. Equipment: Inspection.¶
No permit will be issued to any person, unless written application has been made and all trucks, tanks, conveyances and equipment used for the aforementioned purposes have been inspected and passed upon by the Health Officer or duly authorized representatives.
(Ord. 56 § 6-5.02, 1982)
§ 6-5.03. Equipment: Requirements.¶
All trucks or other conveyances must be provided with nonleakable metal tanks. All tanks are to be equipped with proper and nonleakable valves and tight-fitting covers so as to prevent spillage or drippage while in transit to disposal site.
(Ord. 56 § 6-5.03, 1982)
§ 6-5.04. Connection of tubing to domestic waterlines.¶
No hose, pipe line, or tubing shall be connected from the domestic waterline to any pump, suction pipe, or other equipment used in the cleaning, pumping or removing of material from any septic tank, cesspool or pit.
(Ord. 56 § 6-5.04, 1982)
§ 6-5.05. Disposal of human excrement.¶
No person shall dispose of any of the cleanings containing human excrement from septic tanks, cesspools or pits in or upon any place, area, stream or watercourse where it may become offensive or a menace to public health.
(Ord. 56 § 6-5.05, 1982)
§ 6-5.06. Cleanings not to be used as fertilizer.¶
No cleanings shall be used for fertilizing any growing vegetables, garden truck, or low growing fruits or berries.
(Ord. 56 § 6-5.06, 1982)
§ 6-5.07. Permit required for disposal of cleanings.¶
All persons shall be required to obtain a permit from the Health Officer before making any disposition of any cleanings of sludge from septic tanks, cesspools or pits.
(Ord. 56 § 6-5.07, 1982)
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