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Technology ” designs meeting the Minnesota Rules 7080.0400 may be used when two future drainfield sites meeting the requirements of a “Standard System” are approved and preserved as per the provisions in this Section. 2. A “New Technology ” ISTS will only be allowed for use with an existing residence when a “Standard System” or the provisions in this Section are not feasible due to preexisting lot limitations or when a future drainfield site is approved and preserved meeting the requirements for a “Standard System” as per the provisions in this Section. 3. When an existing ISTS is repaired or expanded, the system must be sized to treat the anticipated flow from the building and the portions of the system that are repaired must become compliant or remain compliant according to this Section. 4. Prior to any permits being issued for new construction, all ISTS sites must be completely enclosed in a durable four (4) foot blaze orange snow fence. The fence cannot be removed until permission is given from the On-Site Systems Manager. E. Variances. The On-Site Systems Manager may grant variances to the provisions of this Section due to unnecessary or unintended hardship to the owner that are not contrary to the intent and purpose of this section or other applicable law. Variance applications shall be reviewed by the On-Site Systems Manager upon written request of the owner or the owner ’s agent. 1 . Variance applications must include complete soil testing and ISTS design in accordance with this section including the identification of any site limitaiions leading to the variance request. 2. Variances shall be approved, conditionally approved or rejected in writing by City Staff The owner shall pay all costs incurred by the City in the review of the proposal. 3. Variance approvals shall be subject to all conditions established by the City at the time of approval and thereafter. 4. Any variance application may be referred to the City Council for review by the On-Site Systems Manager. F. Building Permit Applications 1. New Residence. No building permit shall be issued for any new building that will be connected to an ISTS until a site evaluation and design is approved by the On-Site Systems Manager. The site evaluation must include the identification of both primary and alternate drainfield sites suitable for a minimum of a five (5) bedroom residence. If the building will be connected to an existing system, a site evaluation and design must be approved by the City including the existing system specifications and a future site meeting the provisions of this Section. A new residence must be connected to an ISTS meeting the definition of a code system. Page 5 of 16