HomeMy WebLinkAbout02160existence of sewage as defined herein, with the public sewer
system at his own expense within 30 days after acceptance by the
City of Port Townsend of the public sewer line capable of serving
such lot or parcel. All property shall be deemed capable of being
served by sewer lines of the City if the first floor plumbing of
any building or structure located thereon can be served into the
City sewer lines by gravity flow, even though the basement drains
of such building or structure cannot be served by gravity flow into
the City sewer lines.
Section 2.04: Where a public sewer line is not available under
the provisions of the foregoing section, a private sewer and sewage
disposal system shall be constructed in accordance with provisions
herein.
Section 2.05: Whenever a public sewer becomes available to a
lot or parcel served by a private sewage disposal system as pro-
vided in the foregoing section, a direct connection shall be made
to the public sewer in compliance with this ordinance and any
septic tanks, cesspools and similar private sewage disposal facil-
ities shall be abandoned and filled with suitable material.
Section 2.06: In the event the side sewer and connection to
the public sewer are not -made within the time herein provided,
following notice as provided, the superintendent is hereby author-
ized and directed to cause the same to be made and file a statement
thereof with the City Clerk and thereupon warrant shall issue
under the direction of tie City Council for payment of such costs.
Such amount, together with a -penalty, shall be assessed against the
property upon which side sewer and connection has not been placed
as required and shall become a lien thereon as herein provided.
Section 2.07: The type, capacities, location and layout of
a private sewage system shall comply with all recommendations and
regulations of the Department of Public Health of the State of Wash-
ington, and of the regulations of the City. No septic tank or cess-
pool shall be permitted to discharge to any public sewer or natural
outlet or to ground surface. The owner shall operate and maintain
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