611-4. Sewer Connection Required.
(a) Connection Required. Every building or place which is within 300 feet of an approved public sewer shall be connected to the public sewer by the owner in accordance with and subject to requirements and/or conditions set forth by the public sewer authority. A separate connection for each building or place may be required. The measurement of the 300 feet shall start at a point where the public sewer authority’s jurisdiction terminates and continue to the nearest point of the property. The location of a structure upon the property shall not be a contributing factor unless the structure is located more than 1,000 feet from the public sewer line. (Ord. 2584, § 1, 11/7/2017)
(b) Large Flow Situations. Multiple family units, mobilehome park, commercial establishments, motels, hotels, subdivision and minor subdivisions, and other buildings or places creating a large flow of sewage or waste may be required by the Health Officer to connect from distances greater than 300 feet. In requiring connections from greater distances, the Health Officer shall consider for the long term the following:
(1) The intent and purpose of this division.
(2) Effect on the General Plan, the Zoning Title and the Open Space Plan.
(3) Potential nuisance creation.
(4) Quantity of sewage flow.
(5) Cost and suitability of such connection relative to the cost and suitability of constructing and maintaining sewage treatment systems. (Ord. 2584, § 1, 11/7/2017)
(6) Such other factors as the Health Officer deems appropriate.
(c) Failed Systems. In instances of an onsite wastewater treatment system failure as defined in § 611-2(i), where site conditions preclude the installation of a reliable onsite wastewater treatment system replacement, the Health Officer may require connection to an approved public sewer from a distance of up to 1,000 feet. (Ord. 2584, § 1, 11/7/2017)
(d) Pump Required. In the event a person required by this section to connect to a public sewer does not have gravity flow to the public sewer, he/she shall be required to install and maintain a sump pump at his/her own expense at the time of the hookup. Such installation shall be subject to the regulations of the entity operating the public sewer. (Ord. 2584, § 1, 11/7/2017)
(e) Easements. This Board will assist any individual required under this section to connect to a public sewer in attempting to acquire any easements which may be necessary to allow for the most direct connection to the public sewer. (Ord. 2584, § 1, 11/7/2017)
(f) Permit Procedures. Permit procedures, inspection procedures; and materials related to connection to a public sewer shall be in accordance with the specifications of the public entity operating the public sewer.
(g) Connection to Public Sewers. All points of wastewater discharge from the building or place subject to the provisions of this section shall be connected to the public sewer. (Ord. 2584, § 1, 11/7/2017)
(h) Waterless Toilet Permits. Notwithstanding the above, the Health Officer may permit the installation and use of waterless toilets as described in Chapter 5 of this division. (Ord. 945, § 4, 10/2/1973; Ord. 1275, § 1, 9/12/1978; Ord. 1338, § 1, 7/10/1979; Ord. 2584, § 1, 11/7/2017)