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City of Clarkson Valley Missouri |
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Cross References─Police
department, ch. 200; planning and zoning commission, ch. 400; building codes and
regulations, ch. 500; parks and recreation, ch. 230; subdivision regulations, ch.
410; zoning regulations, ch. 405.
This Chapter shall apply only to
property not subject to the St. Louis Metropolitan Sewer District's regulations.
(CC 1990 §16-26)
The following words, terms and
phrases, when used in this Chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in
this Section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
COMMERCIAL
CONNECTION SEWER: That portion
of sewer line required to carry the sewage of any commercial establishment from
the last point of sewage entry on the premises to a sewer or to carry the
discharge from any commercial pretreatment facility to a sewer.
COMMERCIAL
WASTE: Any commercial liquid
water, garbage or toxic substances from any commercial process.
COMMERCIAL
WASTE TREATMENT PLANT: Any
treatment plant used or intended to be used for the specific treatment of
commercial waste in which other wastes may or may not be present except that a
treatment plant in a public sewage system shall not be so designated.
DIRECTOR:
The Mayor or City Clerk or other designated officer.
SEWAGE:
Any water borne waste, commercial waste, or human excrement which may
exist or accumulate on any premises.
SEWAGE
TREATMENT PLANT: Any works or
device for treatment of sewage.
SEWER:
Any public, semi-public or private lateral or main sewer constructed
in any street, alley, place or right of way exclusive of a building or
commercial connection sewer.
SEWERAGE
SYSTEM: Shall include any
sewage treatment facility, sewer, appurtenance equipment or an combination
thereof used or intended to be used for the purpose of conveying, treating or
disposing of any wastewater, commercial waste or human excrement accumulating on
any premises within the City.
STORMWATER:
Any water resulting from precipitation mixed with the accumulation of
dirt, soil, and other debris, precipitation falls or flows.
(CC 1990 §16-27; Code 1977 §12.060(1))
Cross Reference─Definitions and rules of construction generally, §100.020.
Every person, public utility, public
agency, or institution desiring to install or enter into a contract for the
installation of a public, semi-private or private sewerage system, or commercial
sewer, or to make additions or alterations in any sewage, or commercial waste
treatment plant shall make application to and shall receive written approval
from the Director before proceeding with the proposed work. The Director shall
conduct such inspections as may be necessary to ensure compliance with the
approved plans. The requirements under this Section are in addition to the
requirements under the City Plumbing Code and not in substitution thereof; in
the event that a conflict shall exist or arise between the City service contract
with the County Health Department, and the County Plumbing and Sewer Inspection
Department and/or the Code provisions enacted for either, the more restrictive
rule shall prevail. Applications on proposed sewer work are and shall be subject
to compliance with the laws and ordinances of the State, County, and City, and
plan, specification and inspection approval by City Plumbing and Sewer
Inspection Department as well as by the Director is required.
(CC 1990 §16-28; Code 1977 §12.060(2))
Every application referred to in
Section 235.030 shall contain three (3) sets of complete plans and
specifications fully describing such sewerage system or additions and
alterations, or extension contemplated in the application. One (1) set shall be
filed with the Director and approval thereof by the Director may contain such
terms and conditions as may be reasonable and necessary to ensure compliance
with the provisions of this Section; one (1) set shall be filed with the
plumbing inspector and one (1) set with the City Clerk.
(CC 1990 §16-29; Code 1977 §12.060(3))
The Director may promulgate rules
and regulations to carry out the purposes and intent of this Section to protect
the public health. Such rules and regulations shall become effective upon
approval of the Board of Aldermen and shall be filed with the City Clerk as a
public record. Such rules and regulations shall provide:
1.
The minimum standards of design for any sewage system or treatment
facility.
2.
The minimum standards for operation and maintenance of any sewerage
system or treatment facility and to provide for the revocation of any permit for
failure to conform with the minimum standards.
3.
For the pretreatment of certain wastes which may injuriously affect the
operation of sewage treatment plants or cause contamination of surface or ground
waters.
4.
The size of any sewer, velocity or flow for any sewer or sewage system.
5.
The data to be submitted with application for construction of any
sewerage system and provide the manner and terms upon which application shall be
granted or modified.
6.
The detailed specifications for cars, vehicles, cans, tanks, or
containers and equipment used for the purpose of removing, transporting, or
disposing of any sewage sludge, industrial waste or human excrement by portable
or mobile container.
7.
The minimum standards for soil porosity, ground water levels, location
and area required for installation of an individual home sewage disposal system;
and the minimum standards for construction of individual sewage disposal
systems where special conditions require higher requirements than contained in
the provisions of the County Plumbing Code.
8.
The minimum standards necessary to prevent:
a.
Injury to the public health from dangerous and unsanitary conditions
resulting from exposed sewage, sludge, effluent or human excreta;
b.
Contamination of drinking water;
c.
Damage to stormwater drains and channels;
d.
Contamination of streams and their beds and margins, underground water,
bodies of water, storm or surface or process or cooling water in sanitary
sewers;
e.
Greases, chemicals, oils, sludge, and other materials which may clog or
interfere with the operation of sewers and commercial wastes in stormwater
sewers, by passing around its treatment plant;
f.
Contamination of the surface of the ground with sewage; and
g.
Interference with the proper treatment of sewage in treatment plants.
Any such rule or regulation
shall meet the minimum standards of the State Division of Health; provided,
nothing herein shall be construed to prevent the County Health Commissioner from
requiring compliance with higher requirements than those contained herein
where such higher requirements are essential to maintain a sanitary condition.
(CC 1990 §16-30; Code 1977 §12.060(4))
Prior to presentation of any rule or
regulation for approval to the Board of Aldermen, the Director shall publish ten
(10) days' notice of the proposed regulations, setting the time and place at any
regular public meeting of the Board to discuss the proposed rule or regulation
prior to its adoption by the Board. Any such rule or regulation may be amended
or repealed in the same manner as provided for approval.
(CC 1990 §16-31; Code 1977 §12.060(5))
The following acts, or the results
thereof, in the City are prohibited:
1.
No sewage, human excrement or commercial waste may be discharged,
deposited, or permitted to flow on, in, or under the surface of the ground or
into any surface water or groundwater flowing through, in, or bordering the
City, unless such disposal or condition of sewage, human excrement or commercial
waste meets the standards and requirements of this Chapter or any rule or
regulation adopted hereunder.
2.
No person shall remove, transport, or dispose of any sewage sludge,
commercial waste or human excrement by any portable or mobile container unless
he/she shall possess an unrevoked permit for that purpose from the Director.
3.
No sewage, human excrement, commercial waste or other material shall be
discharged into any sewer, stormwater sewer, or drain, unless the class of
material and/or the said conduit shall conform to the standards and requirements
of this Chapter and any rule or regulation adopted hereunder.
4.
No person shall injure or cause to be injured any portion of any sewer
system or natural or constructed drainway.
5.
No person shall open or enter, or cause to be opened or entered any
manhole in any sewer to dispose of garbage or other deleterious substance or
storm or surface waters, or for any other like purpose not provided for by
permits issued under the provisions of this Chapter.
(CC 1990 §16-32; Code 1977 §12.060(6))
Every building in which plumbing
fixtures are installed, and every premises having drain piping thereon, shall
connect to a public sewer, if available. A sewer shall be deemed available when
a sewer line is in place within any street, alley, right-of-way, or easement
that adjoins or abuts such premises. When connection is not made to a sewer, the
building or premises shall be provided with a sewage disposal system approved by
the Director. Such sewage disposal system shall comply with the provisions of
the City Plumbing Code and the provisions of this Chapter and any rule or
regulation adopted hereunder. (CC
1990 §16-33; Code 1977 §12.060(7))
No building or plumbing permit
providing for the construction, alteration of or addition to any structure on a
premises where the premises is not served by an approved sewer, or where the
alteration or addition may affect the volume of sewage, shall be issued by the
City Plumbing Or Building Inspector without the prior approval of the sewage
disposal plans by the Director, pursuant to this authority granted by the Board
of Aldermen. (CC 1990 §16-34; Code
1977 §12.060(8))
It shall be the duty of every
person, public utility, or institution holding a permit to operate a sewage
system or sewage treatment plant to furnish records for ascertaining compliance
with this Chapter as may be required by the Director. (CC 1990 §16-35; Code 1977 §12.060(9))
The Director shall cause to be made
such surveys, investigations and studies of sewage, sewerage systems and
streams receiving sewage as may be necessary to determine that all sewerage
systems are installed, operated and
maintained in compliance with the provisions of this Chapter and any rule or
regulation adopted hereunder. (CC
1990 §16-36; Code 1977 §12.060(10))
Every person who owns, maintains, or
operates any sewage treatment plant or sewerage system, except an individual
home disposal system, or who removes, disposes, or intends to remove, transport
or dispose of any sewage sludge, commercial waste or human excrement by portable
or mobile container shall hold an unrevoked permit for that purpose from the
Director. Such permit shall be issued by the Director upon application to the
City Department of Health and Sanitation, and compliance with the provisions of
this Chapter and any rule or regulation adopted hereunder, and payment of the
annual fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) payable to the City Treasurer for
deposit by him/her in the general revenue fund. In addition to the above
requirements, the City shall be furnished cash or corporate bond in the amount
of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) to ensure the faithful performance of the
conditions under which such permit is issued, to-wit:
1.
The permittee, his/her agents and servants shall comply with all of the
terms, conditions, provisions, requirements and specifications of this Chapter
and the rules and regulations adopted hereunder.
2.
Before acceptance, all bonds shall be approved by the Board of Aldermen.
If a corporate bond is offered, it shall be executed by a surety or guaranty
company qualified to transact business in the State. If a cash bond is offered,
it shall be deposited with the City Treasurer, who shall give his/her official
receipt therefor, reciting that the cash has been deposited in compliance with
and subject to the provisions of this Chapter and the rules and regulations
adopted hereunder. (CC 1990 §16-37;
Code 1977 §12.060(11))
Cross Reference─Business
licenses, permits and miscellaneous business regulations, see ch. 605.
In the event that a sewage system
plan for a single-family residence is submitted to the Director by any
individual and the system will not conform to the established rules, regulations
and this Code, the Director, or the plumbing inspector, and their respective
departments, shall aid in devising some sewage system which shall comply, and
the recommendations shall be submitted to the Board of Aldermen and the
individual by the Director. (CC
1990 §16-38; Code 1977 §12.060(12))
Any person aggrieved by any
application of this Chapter or any decision of the Director may appeal in
writing, setting forth the reasons for the appeal, to the Board of Aldermen. The
Board shall consider such appeal and shall require a four-fifths (4/5) vote of
the Board of Aldermen to override any decision of the Director. If the Board of
Aldermen so desire to override such officials, the Board shall issue a special
permit to the appellant to allow him/her a variance from this Chapter; a
variance
may be granted only in a case
where strict compliance would result in an unreasonable economic expenditure and
the alternative will sufficiently protect the public health.
(CC 1990 §16-39; Code 1977 §12.060(13))
The act of removing, transporting or
disposing of any sewage, sludge, commercial waste, human excrement or liquid
putrescible material, or liquid toxic material in a manner that is contrary to
the provisions of this Chapter, or the rules and regulations adopted hereunder,
shall be deemed to be an offense, and a violation of this Chapter and as a
nuisance and danger to the health of the members of the community.
(CC 1990 §16-40; Code 1977 §12.060(14))
A violation of any rule or
regulation adopted under this Chapter shall constitute a violation of this
Chapter, and any person violating any provision of this Chapter or any rule or
regulation of the Director as herein provided, shall upon conviction be subject
to punishment as provided in Section 100.100 of this Code.
(CC 1990 §16-41; Code 1977 §12.060(15))
As used in this Section, the
following specific definitions apply unless otherwise specifically provided:
HANDWASHING
FACILITY: A sink, soap and
paper towels.
LOT
OWNER: That person(s) or entity
who is the owner of record of the land on which the temporary non-sewered
sanitation system is to be installed.
TEMPORARY
NON-SEWERED SANITATION SYSTEM: A
toilet facility where the waste is deposited directly into a container holding a
solution of water and chemical housed in a portable structure.
(Ord. No. 00-01 §1, 2-1-00)
It shall be unlawful for any person,
group or entity to place a temporary non-sewered sanitation system in the City
of Clarkson Valley without having first obtained a sanitation permit from the
City Clerk after approval of the Board of Aldermen.
(Ord. No. 00-01 §1, 2-1-00)
Each application for a sanitation
permit shall be signed by the lot owner of the property on which a temporary
non-sewered sanitation system is to be placed or the owner's designated
representative,
1.
The name, address, and telephone number of the lot owner of the property
on which the temporary non-sewered sanitation system facility is to be placed;
2.
The location, date(s) and time(s) of the proposed use of the temporary
non-sewered sanitation system;
3.
The number and location of sewered toilets and handwashing facilities
readily available and accessible to the site at which the temporary non-sewered
sanitation system is to be used;
4.
The number and location of temporary non-sewered sanitation systems items
and handwashing facilities to be provided by the lot owner, and the name and
address of the temporary non-sewered sanitation system operator by whom any
temporary non-sewered sanitation system will be provided;
5.
A description of the provisions which have been made for installation,
securing, servicing and maintenance of any temporary non-sewered sanitation
systems to be used;
6.
Certification of the operator of the temporary non-sewered sanitation
system that the requirements of Title III of the Americans With Disabilities Act
of 1990 (ADA), if applicable, will be met, as well as certification of
compliance with all applicable Federal laws, State of Missouri Statutes and St.
Louis County Ordinances;
7.
Such additional or supplemental information as may be required by the
City Clerk or Board of Aldermen of the City of Clarkson Valley.
(Ord. No. 00-01 §1, 2-1-00)
The City Clerk may issue a
sanitation permit after approval by the Board of Aldermen to an applicant who
pays the twenty-five dollar ($25.00) application fee and whose application shows
compliance by the lot owner and temporary non-sewered sanitation system operator
with the requirements of this Chapter. (Ord. No. 00-01 §1, 2-1-00)
A.
At least one (1) handwashing facility, consisting of a stand alone sink,
soap and paper towels, shall be provided for every two (2) temporary non-sewered
sanitation systems placed in use.
B.
Each handwashing facility shall have a sufficient amount of potable water
storage area to accommodate the need for service and shall have a separate
holding tank for waste water. Sink waste drains within a temporary non-sewered
sanitation system may be connected to the toilet sewage tank.
(Ord. No. 00-01 §1, 2-1-00)
A.
All temporary non-sewered sanitation systems and Handwashing Facilities
which are provided shall be of solid, non-porous plastic, metal or fiberglass
construction. Each toilet room shall provide
B.
Waste containers shall be fabricated from solid, impervious materials.
Containers shall be watertight and capable of holding the waste in a sanitary
manner. Container shall be adequate in size to be used by the number of persons
anticipated to use the temporary non-sewered sanitation system. The container
must be recharged with a minimum six (6) inch depth of chemical charge at the
time of service. (Ord. No. 00-01 §1, 2-1-00)
Lot Owners shall ensure that all
temporary non-sewered sanitation systems are clean and sanitary throughout the
time of use. All temporary non-sewered sanitation systems shall be serviced and
maintained in a clean, sanitary, and functional condition in the following
prescribed manner:
1.
Service period.
Service shall be performed as often as necessary so that the container
does not fill to more than thirty-five percent (35%) of its volume and to avoid
sepsis. In no case may a temporary non-sewered sanitation system be used if its
container is filled to fifty percent (50%) or more of its volume.
2.
Servicing of systems. Servicing
of Temporary Non-Severed Sanitation Systems shall include the use of a cleaning
and sanitizing solution for cleaning urinals and seats, removal of waste from
containers, recharging of containers with a minimum of six (6) inches of depth
of volume with an odor-controlling solution which keeps waste covered and
emulsifies and assists in waste treatment and installation of an adequate supply
of toilet tissue. Servicing of Non-Severed Handwashing Facilities shall include
filling each sink's water-holding tank with clean potable water, scrubbing the
sink and bowl, filling the soap and paper towel dispensers, and emptying the
waste water tank and properly disposing it.
3.
Defective system.
Any defective or inadequate temporary non-sewered sanitation system shall
be immediately repaired or withdrawn from service and replaced after removal of
waste. (Ord. No. 00-01 §1, 2-1-00)
Providers of Temporary Non-Severed
Sanitation Systems shall conduct the removal of waste from temporary non-sewered
sanitation system in a clean and sanitary manner by connection of a vacuum hose
to a leakproof tank truck with all ports properly valved and capped. Providers
of temporary non-sewered sanitation systems shall dispose of all waste from tank
trucks in accordance with the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
requirements. (Ord. No. 00-01 §1,
2-1-00)
If the Director of the St. Louis
County Department of Health determines, after the issuance of a sanitation
permit, that this Chapter or the rules, regulations and standards established
herein or St. Louis County Ordinance 17,461, "Temporary Non-Sewered
Sanitation Systems", are being violated, the City Clerk may revoke the
sanitation permit. (Ord. No. 00-01
§1, 2-1-00)
It shall be unlawful for any person
or entity to provide or assist in providing temporary non-sewered sanitation
systems unless the provider is licensed by the applicable State and local
licensing authority. (Ord. No.
00-01 §1, 2-1-00)
A.
Each application for a license to provide temporary non-sewered
sanitation systems shall be signed by the owner of the service and shall contain
the following information:
1.
The name, address and telephone number of the owner of the temporary non-sewered
sanitation systems service;
2.
The name, address and telephone number of the owner of the waste
transportation vehicle(s) to be used for waste removal and disposal, which
vehicle(s) shall be licensed under Section 607.150 et seq. SLCRO 1974, as
amended.
B.
The City Clerk may issue a one (1) year license to any applicant who
provides the above information. (Ord.
No. 00-01 §1, 2-1-00)
Any person who shall violate a provision of this Article or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or imprisonment not exceeding ninety (90) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. (Ord. No. 00-01 §1, 2-1-00)