Point Arena Municipal Code Art. II Use of Public Sewers Required

The city council of the city of Point Arena hereby declares that further maintenance or use of cesspools or other local means of sewage disposal within the city constitutes a public nuisance.

(Ord. 143 § 2.01, 1991; Ord. 160 § 2.01, 1996.)

All buildings inhabited or used by human beings must be connected with the sewerage system within 90 days from completion, if said buildings are within 100 feet of the system, or if said buildings are on a parcel less than one acre in size that is within 100 feet of the system, subject to PAMC 13.05.190.

(Ord. 143 § 2.02, 1991; Ord. 160 § 2.02, 1996.)

It shall be unlawful for any person to place, deposit or permit to be deposited in an unsanitary manner upon public or private property within the city or in any area under the jurisdiction of said city any human or animal excrement, garbage, or other objectionable waste.

(Ord. 143 § 2.03, 1991; Ord. 160 § 2.03, 1996.)

It shall be unlawful to discharge on land, or to any stream or watercourse, any sewage, industrial wastes, or other polluted water, except where suitable treatment has been provided in accordance with provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. 143 § 2.04, 1991; Ord. 160 § 2.04, 1996.)

It shall be unlawful to construct or maintain any privy, privy vault, cesspool, seepage pit, or other facility intended or used for disposal of sewage within the city of Point Arena, except for portable facilities used in conjunction with construction projects or other special events.

(Ord. 143 § 2.05, 1991; Ord. 160 § 2.05, 1996.)

No building, industrial facility, or other structure shall be occupied until the owner of the premises has complied with all rules and regulations of the city.

(Ord. 143 § 2.06, 1991; Ord. 160 § 2.06, 1996.)

New private sewage disposal systems shall not be permitted within the city of Point Arena, except those authorized by the city council.

(Ord. 143 § 2.07, 1991; Ord. 160 § 2.07, 1996.)

On or after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter the owner of any private sewer system shall maintain such system in a safe and sanitary manner at all times. The owners of said systems may continue the operation of said private sewer systems, at no expense to the city, subject to the following conditions:

(1) At the time of sale of any property utilizing a private septic system with main buildings located within 100 feet of the city sewerage system, or with buildings situated on a parcel that is less than one acre in size and located within 100 feet of the system, shall be required to abandon the use an existing private septic system and shall then be required to connect to the city' sewerage system.

(2) At the time of sale of any property utilizing private septic systems not subject to 100 feet requirement of subsection (1) of this section shall be tested and pumped. Evidence of testing and pumping shall be furnished to the city and to the Mendocino County health department.

(Ord. 143 § 2.08, 1991; Ord. 160 § 2.08, 1996.)

(1) The plant supervisor shall make all inspections of sewerage system as may be necessary for the safe and proper operation of the system as set forth in this chapter.

(2) No person shall interfere with, delay, resist, or refuse entrance to an authorized inspector attempting to inspect any wastewater generation, conveyance, or treatment facility connected directly or indirectly to the city sewerage system.

(Ord. 143 § 2.09, 1991; Ord. 160 § 2.09, 1996.)