12.15.060 Mandatory connection.
A. After service and recording of a notice of availability, an interim on-site septic system may be allowed to remain in use for 10 years from the date of recording. Any extension beyond five years shall require certification by the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department that the existing septic system is in good working order. The use of an interim on-site septic system after the longer of any deferrals or expiration of the allowed use of such interim on-site septic system is prohibited.
B. Use of interim on-site septic systems on property within the City of Lakewood shall be discontinued, and connection to the public sewer system mandated, upon the occurrence of any the following events:
1. When a septic tank, drain field or other private sewerage disposal system becomes inoperable in accordance with the provisions determination of the authorized public health official or authority;
2. Should the City receive a permit or application proposing a change that intensifies in the use of a structure or residence served by an interim on-site septic system, connection to the public sewer system will be mandated prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy or prior to issuance of any applicable permit, license or approval;
3. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for a newly constructed structure upon a property;
4. Upon the sale of a property within the City, the purchaser shall be required to connect to the public sewer system prior to occupancy or use of a structure;
5. As necessary to meet planning and development regulations, including issuance of discretionary permits, land use variances and site development permits where the public health, safety and welfare would be served by mandating connection to the public sewer system;
6. Should lands, buildings or structures be found to exist in a state of public nuisance or in a condition that violates any applicable public health or building code, law or regulation, through issuance of an order to repair or remove such condition, in the discretion of the City Manager, or designee thereof, the owner may be ordered to connect to an available public sewer in order to cure such condition or violation.
7. At the time that any property is proposed to be subdivided, subjected to a binding site plan, or subject to the formation of a condominium. [Ord. 642 § 1, 2016; Ord. 637 § 2, 2016; Ord. 591 § 77, 2015; Ord. 530 § 1, 2011.]