Sec. 24-32. - Nonstandard on-site wastewater disposal systems—Definitions.

For purposes of this article, the following definitions shall apply:

(a)

"OWTS" means individual dispersal systems, community collection and dispersal systems, and alternative collection and dispersal systems that use subsurface dispersal. The short form of the term may be singular or plural. OWTS do not include "graywater" systems pursuant to the Health and Safety Code Section 17922.12. Commonly referred to as septic system(s).

(b)

"Supplemental treatment" means any OWTS or component of an OWTS, except a septic tank or dosing tank, that performs additional wastewater treatment so that the effluent meets a predetermined performance requirement prior to discharge of effluent into the dispersal field.

(c)

"Use" or "utilization" includes connecting or allowing a system to remain connected to a dwelling or other structure containing plumbing fixtures.

(d)

"Operational permit" means a permit issued for the operation of an OWTS, where required by Section 24-33. The operational permit shall be a separate permit from the OWTS permit required by Section 24-31.5.

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