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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 /> 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) Annual inspection. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to monitor the condition of the ISTS serving the property on a regular basis <br /> require PC and ensure that the ISTS is functioning properly. Whenever existing sewage tanks are not provided with inspection pipes, the owner of such state requirements for minimum county <br /> Hearing) 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 accumu►ated 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) Regu/ar pumping. Sewage tanks and/or holding tanks shall be regularly pumped of septage as provided by this article. <br /> , <br /> . , <br /> , , <br /> , <br /> ��� <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 vear cycle the �roperty owner may request approval of a one (� vear extension by the onsite <br /> septic manager. 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 property does not contain a sludge layer in the tanks, or any compartment <br /> thereof, which is less than thirt rL(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 permittedF 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 manaaer 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-srte disposalrequired. 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 />