§ 8.41.150. Onsite wastewater treatment system crossing property lines.

A.

Except as otherwise provided herein, an onsite wastewater treatment system shall be installed on the same parcel of land upon which the waste is generated (the project parcel). On existing parcels, when a property owner can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the director that the project parcel cannot support an onsite wastewater treatment system but land immediately adjoining the project parcel can support an onsite wastewater treatment system and is the only viable method of wastewater treatment and dispersal, with the written consent of the adjoining parcel owner, an onsite wastewater treatment system may cross property lines.

B.

The director may impose conditions of approval for systems which are approved pursuant to this section which may include, but not be limited to:

1.

A recorded permanent utility easement and covenant against conflicting uses, in a form approved by the county, The easement must accommodate and include that part of the system, including required setbacks therefrom, which lies beyond the property line of the parcel generating liquid waste, and must allow entry to install, maintain, and repair the onsite wastewater treatment system and prohibit that portion of the adjoining parcel from being put to a conflicting use; and

2.

The easement area of the adjoining parcel must be contiguous to the parcel generating the liquid waste; and

3.

The owner(s) of both parcels shall execute and record a notice of permit conditions for the onsite wastewater treatment system operating permit.

4.

Soil test results must show that the site meets or exceeds the minimum soil requirements for the construction of an OWTS.

5.

Any other condition necessary to protect the public health and safety.

( Ord. No. 2017-02, § I, 7-25-2017 )