§ 19-8. Connection to public sewer system.

A.

Other than where an exception is granted by the Environmental Health Director pursuant to Subsection B of this section, connection to a public sewer system shall be required by the LEA whenever the sewer main is no more than two hundred fifty (250) feet from the existing or proposed dwelling and all of the following circumstances, apply:

1.

Application has been made for new development or a failing on-site wastewater system has been identified by the LEA; and

2.

The public sewer system has adequate capacity for the connection; and

3.

Connection to the public sewer is permitted by the sewer utility.

B.

Exceptions may be granted by the Environmental Health Director to Subsection A of this section where the sewer main is not adjacent to the property line. Factors that may be considered prior to making a decision to grant or deny an exception include, but are not limited to, the following:

1.

Feasibility and cost of connection; and

2.

Reasonable expectation for future expansion plans of the sewer utility; and

3.

Willingness of the applicant to commit to connect to the public sewer in the future; and

4.

Suitability of the parcel for siting an on-site wastewater system.

(Ord. No. 4018, § 1, 3-16-10)