Cesspool, Septic Tank, Subsurface Disposal Systems — Where Prohibited
San Diego Municipal Code § 44.0212
in effect§44.0212 Cesspool, Septic Tank, Subsurface Disposal Systems — Where Prohibited
No person shall maintain a cesspool, septic tank or subsurface disposal system on any premises adjoining a lateral sewer; provided, however, that where a sewer lateral is installed adjacent to premises upon which there is located such an existing subsurface disposal system, the Director of Public Health may approve the continued use of such system until such time that the public health and sanitation are adversely affected thereby.
(“Cesspool, Septic Tank, Subsurface Disposal Systems — Where Prohibited” added 2–10–1953 by O–5486 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=2Fetched: 10/28/2026