§ 4.84.155. Alternative OWTS; operating permits.

a.

In addition to an installation permit, an operating permit is required for all alternative OWTS, including those installed in connection with the repair or upgrade of existing OWTS as well as those for new construction. General requirements pertaining to operating permits are as follows:

1.

The operating permit will be issued by Environmental Health following: (a) completion of construction of the alternative OWTS; (b) satisfactory compliance with the installation permit requirements; and (c) payment of applicable fees. Operating permits are non-transferable. Operating permits must also be renewed at the time of change in property ownership.

2.

After initial issuance, the operating permit is required to be renewed periodically with the standard renewal period being one year. Environmental Health may establish conditions allowing the time period between renewals to be extended for certain types of OWTS based on a record of favorable performance or other factors warranting a reduction in system oversight by Environmental Health. Provisions for adjusting the Operating Permit renewal period shall be prescribed in the Onsite Systems Manual.

3.

Operating permits are intended to serve as the basis for verifying the adequacy of alternative OWTS performance and ensuring on-going maintenance. Permit conditions shall include monitoring and inspection requirements, permit duration, and other provisions as prescribed in the Onsite Systems Manual or as deemed appropriate by Environmental Health on a case-by-case basis.

4.

Renewal of an operating permit requires: (a) payment of the applicable fees, upon receipt of notice from Environmental Health; and (b) submission of the results of required system inspection and monitoring.

5.

Failure to pay the required fee or submit the specified monitoring and inspection information, or failure to undertake any required corrective work specified by Environmental Health may be cause for issuance of a citation, penalty fees, non-renewal and/or revocation of the Operating Permit by Environmental Health. Environmental Health may place a lien on the property for recovery of any associated abatement costs and unpaid fees.

b.

An operating permit may also be utilized for circumstances other than alternative OWTS, such as for larger flow OWTS (>2,500 gpd), or where, in the opinion of Environmental Health, the type, size, location or other aspects of a particular OWTS installation or portable toilet installation warrant the additional level of oversight provided by an operating permit. In such cases, the issuance and scope of operating permits will be issued in accordance with the general requirements listed in subsections a.1. through a.5. above, and any additional requirements prescribed in the Onsite Systems Manual for particular circumstances.

(Ord. No. 04754, § 1, 1-5-2016)