A. Public sanitary sewer unavailable. Where a public sanitary sewer is not available under the provisions of § 215-23D, the building sewer shall be connected to a private sewage disposal system complying with the provisions of this article, and the provisions of the Minnesota Rules, Chapter 7080, as amended from time to time, which is hereby incorporated by reference.

B. Permit and fee. Before beginning construction or reconstruction of a private sewage disposal system, the owner shall first obtain a written permit from the City. (See Exhibit H. Editor's Note: Appendix H is on file in the office of the Clerk/Treasurer. ) The applicant shall provide any plans, specifications, and other information deemed necessary by the City Engineer or Building Official. A permit and inspection fee, set forth in and as specified in Appendix A, located as an attachment to this chapter, Editor's Note: Appendix A is on file in the office of the Clerk/Treasurer. shall be paid to the City at the time the application is filed.

C. Installation. A permit for a private sewage disposal system shall not become effective until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the City. These officials shall be allowed to inspect the work at any stage of construction. The permittee shall notify the City when the work is ready for final inspection before any underground portions are covered. The inspection shall normally be made within 24 hours of the receipt of the notice.

D. Compliance with regulations. The type, capacities, locations, and layout of a private sewage disposal system shall comply with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Rule Chapter 7080. A septic tank shall not be permitted to discharge to any natural outlet.

E. Connection to public sewer. At the time public sewer becomes available to a property served by a private system, a direct connection shall be made to the public sewer pursuant to § 215-23D. Any septic tanks, cesspools, and similar private sewage disposal facilities shall be abandoned and removed or cleaned and filled with clean bank-run gravel.

F. Maintenance of private sewer facility. The owner shall operate and maintain the private sewage disposal facility in a sanitary manner at all times, without expense to the City.

G. Additional requirements. Statements contained in this article shall not be construed to interfere with any additional requirements that may be imposed by any officially recognized health officer.