Mound City Code 305.00
Section 305 – WELLS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL – PRIVATE SYSTEMS
305.01 Permits. No person shall repair, install, construct, or modify any well or individual septic system unless said person shall have first obtained a permit from the City Clerk or someone he or she designates to process permits. The permit applicant shall provide written statement, signed by the applicant, that all property taxes, special assessments, municipal utility fees, including but not limited to water and sewer bills, and penalties and interest thereon have been paid for the property for which the permit has been submitted. The fee for such permit shall be established in accordance with the provisions of Section 500 of the City Code. It is the responsibility of the permittee to obtain the necessary inspections before doing the work. (ORD. 105-2000, 2/5/00) (ORD.01-2001, 2/25/01)
305.05 Adoption of State Regulations. Minnesota Department of Health Regulation 7 MCAR 1,210-1,224, water well construction, is adopted by reference and made a part of this ordinance except as amended below:
Amendments:
A. Whenever the word "Commissioner" appears, it shall be replaced and the work "Health Authority" inserted.
B. Existing, non-complying wells may be utilized when:
1. The well water is of satisfactory sanitary quality.
2. Well serves an owner-occupied residence, with the exception that the well must be brought into compliance when the residence is sold.
305.10 Individual Sewage Treatment Standards Adopted. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Regulation 6 MCAR 4.840, individual sewage treatment systems, is adopted by reference and made a part of this ordinance except as amended below:
Amendments:
A. Whenever the word "Agency" appears, it shall be deleted and "City" inserted. Whenever the word "Executive Director" or "director" appears, it shall be deleted and "Health Authority" inserted.
B. Sections C1 and C3 are deleted.
C. Section F26(1) delete 2 or less 750; change 3 or 4 to 4 or less. E Table 11 in Section H2a(2) is amended by deleting Columns II, III, and IV.
Additional Standards:
The following standards will also apply - existing nonconforming systems may be utilized as long as:
A. The system serves an existing, single family dwelling that is owner occupied.
B. The system may be required to be brought into conformity when the finished living space is increased or the house is sold.
C. No nuisance, surface discharge, or ground water contamination occur as a result of the operation of the system.
305.15 Enforcement. In addition to the criminal penalties for violation of this ordinance, any dwelling served by a well or individual sewage system not in conformity with this ordinance shall be considered to be a dangerous building under Minnesota Statutes and shall be dealt with accordingly. No building not served by a municipal sewer and/or water system shall be occupied not shall any certificate of occupancy be issued by the Building Inspector unless the provisions of this ordinance shall have been complied with.
305.20 Administration. This ordinance shall be administered by the City's Health Authority and the City's Building Official.
305.25 Copies on File. At least one copy of the state regulations adopted by reference is on file in the office of the City Clerk and marked "Official Copy" and is open to the public for examination. Copies shall be made available to the public upon request and upon payment of the costs of reproduction.