Santa Barbara Municipal Code Ch. 14.34 Sewer Definitions

As used in this title, the words and terms defined in Section 14.34.020 have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by that section, unless it shall be apparent from the context that a different meaning is intended.

(Prior code §37.8; Ord. 6002, 2021)

Available Public Sewer.

Available public sewer, including any reference to public sewer being or becoming available, will be construed consistently with similar terms for public sewer availability under the California Plumbing Code as adopted by reference by Title 22 of this Code.

Cesspool.

An excavation in the ground which receives discharge from any sanitary plumbing facilities.

Domestic Sewage.

Any and all waste substance, liquid or solid, associated with human habitation.

House Connection Sewer.

The pipes and other facilities connecting a premises to a public sewer for the purpose of conveying domestic sewage and/or industrial liquid waste, including that portion extending into the public street or right-of-way and the point of connection to the public sewer. House connection sewer, private sewer lateral, building sewer lateral, sewer lateral, and lateral all have the same meaning.

Industrial Liquid Waste.

Any waterborne waste, except domestic sewage.

Industrial Waste.

Any and all liquid or solid waste substance, not domestic sewage, from any producing, manufacturing or processing operation of whatever nature.

Licensed Contractor.

A sewer contractor having a valid license issued pursuant to the Business and Professional Code of the State which license includes the activities listed on the permit applied for.

Lot.

Any piece or parcel of land bounded and defined or shown upon a plot or deed recorded in the Office of the Recorder of the County, as a separate or individual parcel, except that in the event any building or structure covers more than a lot, the word "lot" shall include all such pieces or parcels of land upon which such building or structure is wholly or partly located.

Premises.

Any lot, parcel of land, building or establishment.

Private Sewage Disposal System.

A system composed of a septic tank and a dispersal field and related equipment and appurtenances. Private sewage disposal systems are also referred to as onsite wastewater treatment systems, septic systems, onsite sewage disposal systems, or individual sewage disposal systems and may include alternative and supplemental treatment systems.

Public Sewer.

Any main line sewer constructed in any street, highway, alley, place or right-of-way dedicated for public use. Such term shall not include house connection sewers.

Public Works Director.

The Director of the Public Works Department and any City personnel exercising authority delegated by the Public Works Director.

Septic Tank.

A structure for private treatment for sewage before disposal into a cesspool, seepage hole or leaching system.

(Prior code §37.8; Ord. 3154, 1966; Ord. 6002, 2021)