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Septic System Management Program <br />August 24, 1990 <br />Page 4 of 16 <br />Intended Goals and Objectives of On-Site Program <br />On On-site Sewage Treatment Code (Section 12.30) lists the <br />following purposes: <br />A) To provide minimum standards and criteria for the <br />design, location, construction, use and maintenance of all <br />o:-site sewage treatment systems within the City* <br />b) To protect the land, water and other natural resources <br />from pollution, impairment or destruction. <br />C) To protect the public health, safety and general welfare <br />of the residents and citizens of the City. <br />D) To prevent the discharge of inadequately treated sewage <br />to ground or surface waters. <br />E) ,To prevent the flooding of or flood damage to operating <br />systems. <br />F) To prevent the premature extension of costly municipal <br />sewer and water services consistent with the adopted <br />Comprehensive Land Use Plan t^f the City. <br />The Code goes on to provide for review, approval and <br />inspection of all new septic system installations and repairs, as <br />well as requiring proof of sewage treatment capabilities for all <br />new rural lots created in the City. Additionally, while placing <br />the responsibility for system operation, use and maintenance on <br />each individual homeowner, the Code requires that "conforming <br />systems shall be inspected by the City at least once every 2 <br />years", and "substandard systems shall be inspected by the City <br />at least once each year". City staff is given the authority to <br />order system repairs or replacement where systems are found to be <br />failing.