Inspection of Existing Cesspool, Septic Tank, Subsurface Disposal System — Fee
San Diego Municipal Code § 44.0216.1
in effect§44.0216.1 Inspection of Existing Cesspool, Septic Tank, Subsurface Disposal System — Fee
Any person desiring for any reason, the inspection of an existing septic tank, settling tank, cesspool, or other subsurface disposal system, or unit by the Director of Public Health Services shall file with the Director of Public Health Services a written request for such inspection accompanied by an inspection fee, the exact amount of which shall be determined and kept on record by the County Department of Health Services. A separate request for each unit or system shall be required, and the request shall contain such information as the Director of Public Health Services may require and shall be made upon a form prescribed and furnished by the Director of Public Health Services. As soon after the request is made as is practical, the Director of Public Health Services shall make or cause to be made the requested inspection and shall determine whether the inspected unit or system functions satisfactorily in accordance with the provisions of this division. In the event that the unit or system is found not to be functioning satisfactorily the Director of Public Health Services shall upon written request make or cause to be made a reinspection, and a fee for each such reinspection, the exact amount of which shall be determined and kept on record by the County Department of Health Services, shall be made payable to the Director of Public Services in advance.
(“Inspection of Existing Cesspool, Septic Tank, Subsurface Disposal System — Fee” added 7–20–1981 by O–15547 N.S.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter04/Ch04Art04Division02.pdf#page=4Fetched: 10/28/2026