Ordinance - #73-11 - 08/20/1973 - Laserfiche WebLink

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At least once between May 1 and lune 30 of each year the depth of liquid in each seepage pit shall be measured. VThen, as a result of such measurement it is found that the liquid level in the pit is less than one foot below the inlet, a second measurement shall be made 8 to I2 hours after the first measurement, during which time no liquid shall be discharged to the seepage pit. If, as a result of the second measurement, it is found that the liquid level in the pit has not lowered at least two (2) feet during the indicated period of time, an additional seepage pit or other acceptable soil absorption system shall be provided. SECTION 9. OBIECT1VES. The objectives of this ordinance are to provide ade- quate and safe methods of sewage disposal and to prevent the contamination of any existing or future water supply by any existing or future sewage disposal system. Any system of special, unusual or new design which will satisfy the stated objectives, may be accepted as complying with this ordinance and any permit granted for the construction, installation, alteration or repair of any such special system shall be subject to such conditions and guarantees as may be stated in the permit. SECTION 10. PENALTIES. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in an amount not to exceed Three Hundred and 00/100 ($300.00) Dollars or imprisoned for not to exceed ninety (90) days. Each day that any violation is continued shall constitute a separate offense. SECTION 11. REPEAL. AnY provisions of any existing ordinances which are in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 12. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication. PASSED by the Town Board this '~- O-~'~ day of August, 1973. 2ship Clerk