Patterson Municipal Code Art. III Private Sewage Disposal

Where a public sewer is not available under the provisions of Section 13.02.130, the building sewer shall be connected to a private sewage disposal system, complying with the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. 250 § 401, 1974)

Before commencement of construction of a private sewage disposal system, the owner shall first obtain a written permit signed by the city manager and/or other cognizant officials.

(Ord. 250 § 402, 1974)

A permit for a private sewage disposal system shall not become effective until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the city. The city shall be allowed to inspect the work at any stage of construction and, in any event, the applicant for the permit shall notify the city when the work is ready for final inspection, and before any underground portions are covered.

(Ord. 250 § 403, 1974)

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 and health department of Stanislaus County. No septic tank or cesspool shall be permitted to discharge to any public sewer or any stream or watercourse.

(Ord. 250 § 404, 1974)

At such time as a public sewer becomes available to a property served by a private sewage disposal system, as provided in Section 13.02.130, a direct connection shall be made to the public sewer in compliance with the ordinances, rules and regulations of the city, and any septic tanks, cesspools and similar private sewage disposal facilities shall be abandoned and filled with suitable material, as determined by the city manager, at the owner's expense.

(Ord. 250 § 405, 1974)

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

(Ord. 250 § 406, 1974)

No statement contained in this article shall be construed to interfere with any additional requirements that may be imposed by any law, ordinance, rule or regulation or by the city or of the health departments of the state or Stanislaus County.

(Ord. 250 § 407, 1974)