Article II — Private Sewage Disposal.

(a)

The director of the permit and resource management department may from time to time adopt and promulgate standards for on-site septic disposal systems. After July 1, 2023, amendments to these standards shall become effective after the board of supervisors approves the amendments via resolution.

(b)

The permit and resource management department director shall issue on-site septic disposal system permits pursuant to chapter 7, section 7-5, for systems that meet the standards adopted pursuant to this section.

(c)

Sea Ranch: OWTS in the area governed by Ordinance 3904 (enacted by County Service Area 41, Sea Ranch Zone 2, former County Service Area 6, Zone 2) are subject to the standards adopted pursuant to this section. The rights and duties of the health department in Ordinance 3904 shall instead be the rights and duties

of the permit and resource management department. County permitting fees for OWTS shall apply in County Service Area 41, Sea Ranch Zone 2, but charges for operational permits issued pursuant to section 24-33 shall be governed by Ordinance 3905 (enacted by County Service Area 41, Sea Ranch Zone 2, former County Service Area 6, Zone 2). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Ordinance 3904 (enacted by County Service Area 41, Sea Ranch Zone 2, former County Service Area 6, Zone 2) the enforcement provisions of this chapter are applicable in the area governed by Ordinance 3904.

(Ord. No. 6438, § III(Exh. A), 6-12-2023)