611-6. Abandoned Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems.
(a) Every abandoned building sewer or part thereof shall be plugged or capped in an approved manner within five feet (5') of the property line.
(b) Every abandoned septic tank shall have the sewage removed therefrom and be completely filled with earth, sand, gravel, concrete or other approved material. The cover of the septic tank shall be removed before filling. The filling shall not extend above the top of the vertical portions of the sidewalls or above the level of any outlet pipe until an inspection has been completed by the Health Officer. After such inspection by the Health Officer, the septic tank shall be filled to the level of the top of the ground. (Ord. 2584, § 1, 11/7/2017)
(c) No person owning or controlling any septic tank shall fail, refuse, or neglect to comply with the provisions of this section upon receipt of notice from the Health Officer.
(d) Where an onsite wastewater treatment system is abandoned consequent to connecting with the public sewer, the property owner or his/her authorized representative making the connection shall fill the abandoned septic tank as required by the Health Officer within thirty (30) days from the time of connecting with the public sewer. (Ord. 945, § 10, 10/2/1973; Ord. 2584, § 1, 11/7/2017)