§ 700-100. ON-SITE SEWAGE SYSTEM PERMITS

(a)

When an application for an on-site sewage system conforms to the provisions of this [Chapter] and requirements of other pertinent regulations, the LA shall issue a permit to the applicant.

(b)

A sewage disposal permit shall not be issued by the LA unless:

(1)

The information obtained under Section 700-090 satisfies the requirements of this [Chapter] and other local regulations; and

(2)

The applicant submits a detailed system design that is approved by the LA and satisfies the requirements of Section 700-150. The detailed system design must include:

a.

A scaled, dimensional drawing showing the proposed location of all OSS components and replacement area;

b.

Vertical cross-section drawings showing:

1.

The depth of the drainfield, the vertical separation, and depth of soil cover; and

2.

Other OSS components to be constructed or installed at the site;

c.

Calculations and assumptions supporting the proposed design, including:

1.

The soil type;

2.

The hydraulic loading rate in the drainfield;

3.

The design flow of the OSS; and

d.

Such additional information as required by the Sutter County On-Site Manual.

(c)

When the LA issues a permit, they shall:

(1)

Identify the permit as a new installation, repair, expansion, modification, or operational permit;

(2)

Specify the expiration date on the permit; and

(3)

State the period of validity for operational permits, the date by which an operational permit must be renewed, and the conditions of renewal.

(d)

The Health Officer may amend, suspend, revoke, or deny a permit for reasonable cause. Reasonable cause may include, but is not limited to:

(1)

Installation of an OSS that creates a health hazard;

(2)

Misrepresentation or concealment of material fact in information submitted to the Health Officer; or

(3)

Failure to meet conditions of the permit or the requirements of this Ordinance and manual.

(e)

The LA may stipulate additional requirements for a particular permit if a health hazard would otherwise occur.

(f)

New installation and expansion permits shall be valid for a period of two years from the date of issuance. Such permits are not transferable or renewable.

(g)

Repair and modification permits shall be valid for a period of six months from the date of issuance and shall not be transferable. Repair and modification permits may be renewed for an additional six months if the LA determines that a health hazard does not exist.

(h)

Operational permits for other on-site sewage systems that have special operational or maintenance needs shall be valid for a period of time that shall be set by the Health Officer through the adoption of administrative rules under Section 700-020-C. All operational permits are transferable and may be renewed subject to conditions specified by the Health Officer.

(i)

The LA has the authority to certify that the operation of an OSS complied with the requirements of this [Chapter] on the date the LA inspected the OSS.

(Ord. No. 1632, § 1, 3-28-2017)