§ 8.40.100. Nonconventional disposal system—Repair and abatement.

A.

When, upon inspection and monitoring, the health officer determines a system is malfunctioning or requires preventive maintenance the owner will be notified. The owner shall repair the malfunction, perform the maintenance or otherwise abate the problem within fifteen days from the time the notice is mailed. If the owner fails or refuses to perform the work required, the health officer shall cause the work to be done and the cost of such work shall be paid by the owner.

B.

The owner shall be given notice of the cost. If costs remain unpaid for fifteen days, they shall be delinquent and shall bear interest at the maximum legally permissible rate until the costs become an assessment.

C.

Nothing herein shall limit the authority of the health officer to abate nuisances or address health hazards as provided elsewhere in this code or as provided by state law.

(Prior code § 3437.2)