Los Altos Municipal Code Art. 3 Private Sewage Disposal

Where a public sewer is not available under the provisions of Section 10.04.120 of this chapter, the building sewer shall be connected to a private sewage disposal system, complying with the provisions of this chapter.

(Prior code § 5-5.401)

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 the 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 shall be paid to the city at the time application is filed in accordance with the provisions of Article 5 of this chapter.

(Prior code § 5-5.402)

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 forty-eight (48) hours, Sundays and holidays excluded, of the receipt of the notice by the superintendent.

(Prior code § 5-5.403)

The type, capacities, locations and layout of a private sewage disposal system shall comply with all recommendations of the department of public health of the state. 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 ten thousand (10,000) square feet. No septic tank or cesspool shall be permitted to discharge into any public sewer or any stream or watercourse.

(Prior code § 5-5.404)

At such time as a public sewer becomes available to a property served by a private sewage disposal system, as provided by Section 10.04.120 of this chapter, a direct connection shall be made to the public sewer in compliance with the rules and regulations of the city and this code. Any septic tanks, cesspools, and similar private sewage disposal facilities shall be abandoned and filled with suitable material as determined by the superintendent.

(Prior code § 5-5.405)

The owner shall operate and maintain the private sewage disposal facilities in a sanitary manner at all times at no expense to the city.

(Prior code § 5-5.406)

No statement contained in this article shall be construed to interfere with any additional requirements that may be imposed by any law, this code, rule or regulation or by the health officer of the county.

(Prior code § 5-5.407)