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§ 15.65

Glenn County Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Glenn County

15.65.060 Valley Gutters

Valley gutters, where feasible, are preferred for driveways and may be used for local streets where it can be shown that underground conduits cannot feasibly or reasonably be installed. Valley gutters will not be permitted across major or collector roads, except at intersections. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

15.65.070 Deviations

Alternative methods of analysis and solution of drainage problems may be used in lieu of the requirements of this chapter when, based upon accepted engineering principles, they achieve the results of Section 15.65.010. Such deviations of the requirements herein may be accomplished only upon the consent of the public works director without complying with the provisions of Chapter 15.28. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006) 15.66 Sewage Disposal 15.66.010 Public Or Community Sewage Disposal System 15.66.020 Requirements For Public Or Community System 15.66.030 Standards For Public Or Community System 15.66.040 Site Suitability 15.66.050 Testing And Reporting 15.66.060 Alternative Sewage Disposal Systems 15.66.010 Public Or Community Sewage Disposal System 1. Proposed development on lots less than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet shall be required to have a public or community sewage disposal system. 2. Proposed development on lots larger than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet shall be required to have a public or community sewage disposal system if no public or community water system is available and site conditions do not allow for individual on-site sewage disposal systems. Site conditions include factors such as soil permeability, topography, depth to ground water and other physical characteristics. 3. When a subdivision is located within a reasonable distance of an existing, operating and available sewage system, and it is practical and feasible to connect with and be served by the system, the applicant shall be required to request annexation to that system. If the public entity is unable to service the subdivision with sewers, septic tanks and drain fields will be allowed if soil and other conditions are suitable. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006) 15.66.020 Requirements For Public Or Community System When a applicant proposes to develop a community sewer system with treatment and disposal facilities, the applicant shall do the following: 1. Provide a public entity with powers to levy taxes adequate to maintain and operate the system; 2. Meet the requirements of the California State Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board; 3. a general plan for the sewage collection and disposal system to the County along with his or her tentative map application; 4. Submit, after approval of the general plan, complete plans and specifications for the sewage collection and disposal system to the health officer and the public works director. The complete plans and specifications shall be approved by the public works director prior to commencement of work. (Ord. 1269 § 10, 2018; Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006) 15.66.030 Standards For Public Or Community System 1. All subdivisions having sewage collection systems shall be constructed to the standards required by the district which serves the subdivision. 2. All other subdivisions shall meet the requirements established by the health officer and shall be in conformance with all current health and safety standards. 3. All sewage systems shall meet the requirements of all other Glenn County codes and standards. 4. Except as otherwise required, sewer mains within a subdivision to be serviced by a public or community sewer system shall be a minimum of six inches in diameter and shall be of either vitrified clay, cast iron, or other material approved by the public works director. The joints shall be either bell and spigot or an approved rubber seal type packing. Manholes shall be a minimum of fortyeight inches in diameter and shall be of precast concrete. All service laterals shall comply with the Uniform Plumbing Code, latest edition, and shall have a minimum slope of one-eighth inch per foot to the trunk sewer. 5. The applicant shall meet the specifications set forth in the standard drawings adopted by the board of supervisors. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006) 15.66.040 Site Suitability 1. The applicant must demonstrate that each proposed parcel contains an adequate usable area for a sewage disposal system and replacement area as required by regulations duly adopted by the board of supervisors. Parcels with an existing sewage disposal system that is functioning satisfactorily must demonstrate adequate replacement area only. 2. Soil testing to show site suitability shall conform to regulations duly adopted by the board of supervisors. A lesser or greater number of tests shall be required if requested in writing by the health officer. 3. Lots zoned for agricultural or TPZ uses that will not generate liquid wastes or do not require the regular presence of workers or employees are not subject to the disposal area or testing requirements of the above portions of this section. 4. Each of the parcels described in subsection C shall be identified with this statement: “This parcel is not approved for any use that will generate liquid wastes. No permit to dispose of sewage or other liquid waste generated by the use of this property will be issued until the applicant has complied with the applicable provisions of Chapter 7.10 of the Glenn County Code.” This statement shall be referenced on the recorded map and recorded concurrently with the recorded map. Where no map is recorded the statement shall be recorded with the certificate of compliance. 5. Land not suitable for on-site sewage disposal systems. 6. Portions of a lot in the following classifications are not to be considered as usable area for the development of standard septic tank and drainfield facilities: 1. Gravel bars of very pervious material adjacent to a body of water; 2. Land subject to flooding more often than once every ten years; 3. Land steeper than thirty percent grade; 4. Areas occupied by structures or to be occupied by proposed structures and areas within eight feet of such structures. For purposes of single-family residential lots on which there are no existing structures, this area shall be assumed to be four thousand square feet; 5. Areas that do not comply with the minimum separation distances and design criteria establish

teeper than thirty percent grade; 4. Areas occupied by structures or to be occupied by proposed structures and areas within eight feet of such structures. For purposes of single-family residential lots on which there are no existing structures, this area shall be assumed to be four thousand square feet; 5. Areas that do not comply with the minimum separation distances and design criteria establish

teeper than thirty percent grade; 4. Areas occupied by structures or to be occupied by proposed structures and areas within eight feet of such structures. For purposes of single-family residential lots on which there are no existing structures, this area shall be assumed to be four thousand square feet; 5. Areas that do not comply with the minimum separation distances and design criteria established by regulation of the board of supervisors. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006) 15.66.050 Testing And Reporting

  1. Soil testing and site evaluation must be completed by a qualified individual as defined in Section 7.10.020 of the code. 2. Report information shall include such additional information required by regulation of the board of supervisors. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006) 15.66.060 Alternative Sewage Disposal Systems Where lots are approved based on alternative sewage disposal systems the applicant shall: 1. Submit a site-specific design for each parcel utilizing an alternative sewage disposal. The design must meet all requirements of the sewage disposal regulations adopted by the county board of supervisors. 2. Record concurrently with and referenced on the recorded map, a separate instrument identifying each parcel that is approved on the basis of an alternative sewage disposal system and the following statement: “An alternative sewage disposal system has been designed for this parcel and is on file with the Glenn County Health Department. Any changes in the approved alternative sewage disposal system design must be approved in writing by the health officer.” (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006) 15.67 Water Supply 15.67.010 When Required 15.67.020 Data Required 15.67.030 Design 15.67.040 Distribution System 15.67.050 Spacing Of Valves 15.67.060 Water Storage 15.67.070 Standards For Separation Of Water And Sewer Lines 15.67.080 Disinfection Of Water System 15.67.090 Fire Hydrants

15.67.010 When Required

An applicant shall be required, as a condition of approval of a final map to provide a public or community water system if the development is within the urban development classification. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

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▸ Contents — Glenn County Zoning Code
Glenn County Zoning Code
  1. § 15.01
  2. 15.02 Definitions
  3. § 15.04
  4. § 15.09
  5. § 15.11
  6. § 15.16
  7. § 15.22
  8. 15.23 Land Divisions
  9. § 15.31
  10. § 15.32
  11. § 15.33
  12. § 15.34
  13. § 15.35
  14. § 15.36
  15. § 15.39
  16. § 15.40
  17. § 15.43
  18. 15.44 M - Industrial Zone
  19. § 15.46
  20. § 15.47
  21. § 15.48
  22. § 15.51
  23. § 15.52
  24. § 15.55
  25. § 15.56
  26. § 15.57
  27. 15.58 Right To Farm
  28. § 15.64
  29. § 15.65
  30. § 15.67
  31. § 15.68
  32. § 15.71
  33. § 15.72
  34. § 15.74
  35. § 15.745
  36. 15.77 Collector
  37. § 15.78
  38. § 15.795
  39. § 15.797
  40. § 15.798
  41. § 15.80
  42. § 15.801
  43. § 15.81
  44. § 15.83
  45. § 15.85
  46. 15.86 Power Generation Facilities 15.86.010 Purpose 15.86.020 …

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