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A. Any party permanently removing a septic tank, seepage pit, cesspool, wastewater tank or other on-site sewage system from service will:

1. Have the septage removed by a hauler approved by the county health authority; and

2. Remove or destroy the lid; and

3. Fill the void created with compacted soil; and

4. Report the abandonment to the county health authority on a form obtained from the appropriate health officer. A copy of the abandonment form shall also be distributed to the city prior to close out of the required side sewer connection permit.

B. Whenever a public sewer becomes available to a lot/parcel served by a private sewage disposal system not in compliance with ACC 13.20.090, a direct connection will be made to the public sewer in compliance with this chapter and any private sewage disposal system will be abandoned consistent with subsection A of this section. (Ord. 6704 § 5 (Exh. E), 2018; Ord. 5852 § 1, 2004; Ord. 5302 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4241 § 2, 1987.)