§ 58-58. Private sewage disposal.

(a)

Where a public sanitary sewer is not available, the building sewer shall be connected to a private sewage disposal system that complies with the provisions of this article.

(b)

Before commencement of construction of a private sewage disposal system, the owner shall first obtain a written permit signed by the superintendent. The application for permit shall be made on a form furnished by the village, which the applicant shall supplement by any plans, specifications, and other information as are deemed necessary by the superintendent. A permit and hook-on fee, as set by the village board, shall be paid to the village clerk at the time the application is filed.

(c)

A permit for a private sewage disposal system shall not become effective until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the superintendent. He shall be allowed to inspect the work at any stage of construction and, in any event, the applicant for the permit shall notify the superintendent when the work is ready for final inspection, and before any underground portions are covered. The inspections shall be made within 60 hours of the receipt of written notice by the superintendent.

(d)

The type, capacities, location, and layout of a private sewage disposal system shall comply with all requirements of the Illinois Private Sewage Disposal Licensing Act, 225 ILCS 225/1 et seq., and regulations of the state environmental protection agency. All residential septic tanks shall have a nominal 1,000 gallon capacity with an additional 15 percent reserve capacity. Septic tanks shall be designed and constructed to be compatible with the village sewerage system and shall be approved by the superintendent prior to installation. No permit shall be issued for any private sewage disposal system employing subsurface soil absorption facilities where the area of the lot is less than 12,000 square feet (1,115 square meters). No septic tank or cesspool shall be permitted to discharge to any natural outlet or public sewer.

(e)

At the time as a public sewer becomes available to a property served by a private sewage disposal system, the owner shall at his own expense, if necessary, modify any septic tank to incorporate an approved effluent pump and controls, and install discharge piping and valves and connect to the public sewer or pressure sewer in accordance with the provisions of this article within 90 days after official notice to do so.

(f)

The owner shall operate and maintain the private sewage disposal facilities in a sanitary manner at all times, and at no expense to the village.

(g)

No statement made in this article shall be construed to limit any additional requirements that may be imposed by the health officer of the village, the state department of public health, or the state environmental protection agency.

(Ord. No. 85-5, § 13.08.130, 7-1-1985)