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� Zoning Ordinance & City Code Review 2015 <br /> ' ������ ����'���"�� ���'��� This does not release the permittee from making appropriate life safety corrections nor negate other building <br /> --'- r-....._ _..__. _...- _--'._... <br /> code requirements. <br /> #15-3713 ARTICLE II ON-SITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL Modifies minimum septic pumping intervals 35 <br /> Divisions General &Administration (Subject to further review &analysis by staff for consistency with minimum Hennepin County Standards where documented and approved septic tank <br /> 1 &2 and local jurisdictional discretionary options) sludge levels are below the required 3 year <br /> pumping requirement. <br /> 58-51 System operation, use and maintenance. <br /> (Not w/in (d) System maintenance. All owners using or controlling the use of any ISTS shall perform the following maintenance functions: <br /> Zoning (1) System location. A diagram shall be prepared and thereafter kept on the property showing location of the ISTS, including the sewage <br /> Code. tanks, distribution boxes and soil treatment area, pump station, sewer line, water well and location of septic alarm in residence. Review of current septic requirements where <br /> Doesn't local options exist in accordance with mandated <br /> (2) Annualinspection. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to monitor the condition of the ISTS serving the property on a regular basis <br /> require PC state requirements for minimum county <br /> Hearing) and ensure that the ISTS is functioning properly. Whenever existing sewage tanks are not provided with inspection pipes, the owner of such standards may also require further changes. <br /> tank shall install inspection pipes within 12 months of the effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived. At the same time <br /> that the septic tank is opened for inspection, each distribution box shall be opened and any accumulated solids shall be placed in the septic This portion of the review will be completed <br /> tank for treatment. with the next round of changes. <br /> (3) Regular,numping. Sewage tanks and/or holding tanks shall be regularly pumped of septage as provided by this article. <br /> , <br /> . , <br /> , , <br /> , <br /> +�s�e� <br /> (e) Sewage tank and holding tank pumping. It is unlawful for any person to pump or remove any septage (liquids or solids) from any sewage tank <br /> or holding tank without complying with the requirements of this article. <br /> (1) Required pumping.The owner of each sewage tank or holding tank shall cause such tank to be pumped for the removal of septage when <br /> required by one or more of the following provisions: <br /> a. Sludge buildup. Sewage tanks shall be pumped whenever measurement of the tank indicates that the top of the sludge layer in the <br /> tank or any compartment thereof is less than 12 inches below the bottom of the outlet device, or the floating solids layer is less than <br /> three inches from the bottom of the outlet device. <br /> b. Maintenance pumping. No sewage tank shall remain in service without being pumped at least once every three years. As an <br /> alternate to pumping on a three (3) year cycle the property owner may request approval of a one (� vear extension by the onsite <br /> septic manaqer. An extension may be approved when the property owner provides a written report by a certified MPCA licensed <br /> pumper/maintainer verifying the septic tanks upon the propertv does not contain a sludge layer in the tanks, or any compartment <br /> thereof, which is less than thirly_(30) inches below the bottom of the outlet device. <br /> � Each existing septic tank shall be pumped at least once within 36 months of the effective date of the ordinance from which this <br /> article is derived and thereafter at least once within 36 months of each succeeding pumping, unless an extension is approved. In order <br /> to be considered a maintenance pumpout, the manhole or cover section (20-inch diameter minimum) must be removed to allow the <br /> complete extraction of the solid materials within the sewage tank. The contractor must also determine whether the tanks are watertight <br /> and report this information on the pumpout notification. Failure to adhere to these requirements will result in the city's rejection of the <br /> pumpout notification as a bona fide maintenance pumpout. <br /> c. System failure. A noncompliant ISTS discharging pollutants shall have the sewage tanks regularly pumped to limit or eliminate <br /> effluent discharge until satisfactory repairs have been completed. <br /> d. Holding tanks. Holding tanks, where permitted, shall be pumped on a regular basis and in all cases shall be pumped before <br /> overflowing occurs. All new holding tank installations will require review by the onsite septic manager. Holding tanks shall be provided <br /> with a sight and sound alarm to warn of possible overflow. Holding tanks may only be permitted by the onsite septic manager when no <br /> other feasible location exists on a site Such approval may be referred to the City Council by the onsite septic manager Infrequency of <br /> usage and cost of drain field improvements shall not constitute reasons for infeasibilitv. <br /> (2) Contractor required. All sewage and holding tank pumping shall be performed by licensed contractors. <br /> (3) Off-site disposal required. All septage removed from sewage tanks or holding tanks shall be removed from the site in sealed containers <br /> and shall be disposed of in a sanitary location and manner according to the requirements of the Metropolitan Council. <br /> (4) Registration required. Each pumping of every sewage tank and holding tank shall be registered with the city on forms provided for that <br /> ur ose, within 30 da s of the um in . The contractor shall certi to the ci the owners of the ro e , ro e address, date of <br /> Updated 1/23/15 Page 5 of 10 <br />