§ 20-86. Mandatory hookups for existing on-site sewage disposal systems on Hutchinson Island to central sewerage systems.

(a)

Except as provided in section 20-88, each existing on-site sewage disposal system on Hutchinson Island in the county (except approved on-site reclaimed water systems developed under the provisions of law and administrative rules), shall connect to a governmental or governmentally approved and certificated central wastewater collection system ("system") within 90 days after notification by mail or by publication that such a system's collection lines, force mains or lift stations have been installed immediately adjoining or across a public easement or right-of-way which abuts the property served by the on-site sewage disposal system or is within 200 feet of the property. Upon such connection to a central system, the owner or party in control of such on-site sewage disposal system shall cease to use it or any other noncentral system method for the disposal of sewage, sewage waste, or other polluting matter. All such connections shall be made in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations then pertaining for such connection, which rules and regulations may provide for, among other things, a connection charge, a service availability charge or an impact fee and an accrued guarantee revenue fee, in such reasonable amounts as shall be determined by the appropriate authority and pursuant to applicable law.

(b)

On-site sewage disposal systems other than standard septic tank systems shall be exempt from this section for as long as such a system has maintained or maintains continuous compliance with all rules, orders, statutes, ordinances and/or regulations, relating to the operation and maintenance of the on-site sewage disposal system facility, of any regulatory agency or governmental authority having jurisdiction over that facility.

(c)

The board of county commissioners shall be the final administrative decision-making body with respect to all issues relating to the mandatory sewer connections pursuant to the terms and conditions of this article.

(Code 1982, § 1-7.6-41; Ord. No. 93-01, pt. A, 3-25-1993)