A. Where a public sanitary sewer is not available under the provisions of MMC 13.04.070(D), the building sewer shall be connected to a private sewage system complying with the provisions of this section.

B. Before commencement of construction of a private wastewater disposal system, the owner shall first obtain a written permit from the county sanitarian. The application for such permit shall be made in writing and supplemented by any plans, specifications, and other information as are deemed necessary by the county sanitarian and Director. A permit and inspection fee as required shall be paid to the proper agency at the time the application is filed.

C. A permit for the private wastewater disposal system shall not become effective until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the county sanitarian. The agent of the city shall be allowed to inspect the construction and no underground portions shall be permitted to discharge to any public sewer or natural outlet.

D. At such time, as a public sewer becomes available to a property served by a private wastewater disposal system, a connection shall be made to the public sewer in compliance with Chapters 13.04 through 13.12 MMC, and any septic tanks, cesspools, and similar private wastewater disposal facilities shall be abandoned and after pumping filled with suitable material at the time of said connection.

E. The owner shall operate and maintain the private wastewater disposal facilities in a sanitary manner at all times, at no expense to the city of McMinnville.

F. No statement contained in Chapters 13.04 through 13.12 MMC shall be construed to interfere with any additional requirements that may be imposed by the health officer. (Ord. 4987, 2015).