Visalia Municipal Code Art. 4 Private Sewerage Disposal Construction

No new private sewerage disposal systems shall be constructed within the city, and no new dwellings or structures shall be connected to existing private systems; except as hereinafter excepted. (Ord. 2006-02 (part), 2006: Ord. 2003-20 (part), 2003; Prior code § 4206)

Where a public sewer is not available, the building sewer shall be connected to a private sewerage disposal system complying with the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 2006-02 (part), 2006: Ord. 2003-20 (part), 2003; Prior code § 4207)

Where there is no available public sewer, the city shall have the option, at its sole discretion, to extend the public sewer to within two hundred (200) feet of the property line and require connection thereto, as set forth herein. If the city waives its option to extend sewer system, such waiver shall be in writing from the city manager to the applicant. Such waiver is required prior to applicant commencing installation of a private sewage disposal system. (Ord. 2006-02 (part), 2006: Ord. 2003-20 (part), 2003

Before commencement of construction of a private sewage disposal system the owner shall first obtain a written permit from the city. The written application for such permit shall be supplemented by any plans, specifications, and other information deemed necessary by the city as well as the sewer extension waiver signed by city manager. A permit and inspection fee shall be paid to the city at the time application is filed, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 2006-02 (part), 2006: Ord. 2003-20 (part), 2003; Prior code § 4208)

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 provide twenty-four (24) hour notice to the city when the work is ready for final inspection, and before any underground portions are covered. (Ord. 2006-02 (part), 2006: Ord. 2003-20 (part), 2003; Prior code § 4209)

The type, capacities, location and layout of a private sewage disposal system shall comply with recommendations of the department of public health of the state of California and the health officer of Tulare County, as determined by the city. No permit shall be issued for any private sewage disposal system requiring subsurface soil absorption capacity where the characteristics of the property do not indicate sufficient soil absorption qualities. No septic tank, cesspool, anaerobic tank or chemical process shall be permitted to discharge to any public sewer or any stream or watercourse. (Ord. 2006-02 (part), 2006: Prior code § 4210)

The owner shall operate and maintain private sewage disposal facilities in a sanitary manner at all times, at no expense to the city. (Ord. 2006-02 (part), 2006: Prior code § 4211)

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 administered by the county health office or city building inspector. (Ord. 2006-02 (part), 2006: Prior code § 4212)