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In areas where sewage treatment systems represent existing or potential community contamination problems, the Board of Supervisors may declare a moratorium on the issuance of sewage treatment system permits. Information shall be gathered by the Health Officer regarding the nature of current and potential problems in such areas. Factors involved in the declaration of a moratorium include, but are not limited to: (Ord. 2584, § 6, 11/07/2017)

(a) High ground water during any part of the year;

(b) Soil conditions;

(c) Geologic conditions;

(d) Failed systems in the area;

(e) Density of dwellings;

(f) Load on the system or systems;

(g) Land use patterns;

(h) Nuisance hazard; and

(i) Other factors as may be identified by the Health Officer.

The Health Officer shall keep on file maps showing the moratorium areas and shall inform other permitting agencies and local financial institutions of the action of the Board of Supervisors. (Ord. 945, § 17, 10/2/1973)