Sec. 49-2159. - Private sewage treatment system setbacks.
The minimum required set-backs are set forth in Table 49-2159:
(a) For setback purposes, foundation classes are defined as follows:
(1) Class 1 Foundation means a basement, a non-basement footing, or slab-on-grade living quarters where any portion of the living quarters, basement, footing, or slab is lower in elevation than the onsite wastewater treatment system component.
(2) Class 2 Foundation means a non-basement footing foundation, trailer house, or slab-on-grade living quarters higher in elevation than the on-site wastewater treatment system. Any other foundation that is not a Class 1 or Class 3 is a Class 2 Foundation.
(3) Class 3 Foundation means slab-on-grade construction that is not used as living quarters.
Table 49-2159
Minimum Setback Distance feet (meters)
Item | Tanks | Absorption, Infiltrative, and Evaporative Systems
Surface water | 50 ft. | 50 ft.
Private drinking water wells | 75 ft. | 100 ft.
Public drinking water supply wells:
Non-community system | 50 ft. | 100 ft.
Community system | 500 ft. | 500 ft.
Community system when a septic system or soil absorption system of > 1,000 gpd is proposed | 500 ft. | Evaluated by professional engineer for potential impact on the well and submitted to the department for approval if less than 1,000 ft.
All other water wells | 50 ft. | 100 ft.
Water lines:
Pressure-main | 10 ft. | 25 ft.
Pressure-service connection | 10 ft. | 25 ft.
Suction lines | 50 ft. | 100 ft.
Property lines | 5 ft. | 5 ft.
Parking area, driveway, sidewalk, or other impermeable surface or cover | 5 ft. | 5 ft.
Foundations: (see definitions above)
Except neighbor's foundation:
Class 1 | 15 ft. | 30 ft.
Class 2 | 10 ft. | 20 ft.
Class 3 | 7 ft. | 10 ft.
Neighbor's foundation:
Class 1 | 25 ft. | 40 ft.
Class 2 | 20 ft. | 30 ft.
Class 3 | 15 ft. | 20 ft.
In ground swimming pools | 15 ft. | 30 ft.
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(Ord. No. 40524, § 1, 10-20-15)
