Chapter 12.19
ONSITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS
Sections:
12.19.010 Designation of County of Contra Costa as Enforcement Agency.
12.19.010.1 Designation of City of Richmond as Enforcement Agency of Temporary Sewage Holding Tank Systems.
12.19.020 Adoption of Contra Costa County Sewage Collection and Disposal Ordinance.
12.19.030 Adoption of Contra Costa County Health Officer Regulations for Sewage Collection and Disposal.
12.19.040 Temporary Sewage Holding Tank Systems.
12.19.040.1 Purpose and policy.
12.19.040.2 Authority.
12.19.040.3 Standards.
12.19.040.4 Permits required
12.19.040.5 Operational requirements.
12.19.040.6 Abandonment
12.19.040.7 Enforcement.
12.19.040.8 Indemnification.
12.19.040.9 Emergency authority.
12.19.040.10 Fees and security.
12.19.010 - Designation of County of Contra Costa as enforcement agency.
The City of Richmond recognizes, and hereby designates, the County of Contra Costa as the local agency responsible for the enforcement of requirements and prohibitions pertaining to onsite wastewater treatment systems. As such, the ordinance and regulations of the County of Contra Costa pertaining to onsite wastewater treatment systems shall be obeyed by all persons with the City of Richmond. Violation of the ordinance of the County of Contra Costa pertaining to onsite wastewater treatment systems, or any lawful rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, will be enforced by the County of Contra Costa in accordance with the provisions of Contra Costa County Ordinance No. 2018-25, and any amendments thereto.
(Ord. No. 09-19 N.S., § I, 6-25-2019)
12.19.010.1 - Designation of City of Richmond as Enforcement Agency of Temporary Sewage Holding Tank Systems.
Notwithstanding the foregoing Section 12.19.010, the City shall be the sole authority having jurisdiction for the permitting, approval, inspection, enforcement, and administration of Temporary Sewage Holding Tank Systems. Contra Costa County shall not serve as the primary permitting or enforcement agency for such systems within the City.
12.19.020 - Adoption of Contra Costa County Sewage Collection and Disposal Ordinance.
The Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa, an agency of the State of California within the meaning of Government Code Section 50022.1, has adopted County Ordinance No. 2018-25 being a codification of provisions for the regulation of onsite wastewater treatment systems, and it is a code with the meaning of Government Code Section 50022.2. Certified copies of the above -referenced County ordinance are and have been on file with the City Clerk where they are open to public inspections as required by Government Code Section 50022.3. The County ordinance may also be referred to as the Sewage Collection and Disposal Ordinance and said ordinance is referred to and adopted by this reference as part of this City ordinance, as provided for by Government Code Section 50022.2.
(Ord. No. 09-19 N.S., § I, 6-25-2019)
12.19.030 - Adoption of Contra Costa County Health Officer Regulations for Sewage Collection and Disposal.
The Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa, an agency of the State of California within the meaning of Government Code Section 50022.1, has adopted "Health Officer Regulations for Sewage Collection and Disposal". Certified copies of the above - referenced County regulations are and have been on file with the City Clerk where they are open to public inspections as required by Government Code Section 50022.3. The County regulations may also be referred to as the Sewage Collection and Disposal Regulations and said regulations are referred to and adopted by this reference as part of this City ordinance, as provided for by Government Code Section 50022.2. (Ord. No. 09-19 N.S., § I, 6-25-2019)
12.19.040 - Temporary Sewage Holding Tank Systems.
12.19.040.1 - Purpose and policy.
To allow interim wastewater solutions where sewer connections are unavailab le, including areas subject to moratoria.
12.19.040.2 - Authority.
Except as otherwise provided herein, the Public Works Director shall administer, implement, and enforce the provisions of this Section 12.19.040. Any powers granted to or duties imposed upon the Public Works Director may be delegated by the Public Works Director to a duly authorized City employee.
12.19.040.3 - Standards.
The City of Richmond Temporary Sewage Holding Tank Construction Standards and Permitting Process are incorporated by reference.
12.19.040.4 - Permits required
Construction and operational permits shall be required. The City of Richmo nd Temporary Sewage Holding Tank Construction Standards and Permitting Process are incorporated by reference.
12.19.040.5 - Operational requirements.
Systems shall be maintained, monitored, and serviced by licensed haulers.
12.19.040.6 - Abandonment
Temporary Sewage Holding Tank Systems shall be removed or abandoned when permanent sewer service becomes available.
12.19.040.7 - Enforcement.
Violations shall be subject to penalties, permit revocation, and cost recovery.
12.19.040.8 - Indemnification.
Permit holders shall indemnify and hold harmless the City and its agents.
12.19.040.9 - Emergency authority.
The City may take immediate corrective action to protect public health.
12.19.040.10 - Fees and security
In order to recover from users the cost of implementing the Temporary Sewage Holding Tank systems established in this chapter, the City Council shall adopt, by resolution, fees and charges, which may include:
A. Fees for monitoring, inspections, and surveillance procedures; B. Fees for permit applications;
C. Fees for filing appeals;
D. All fees, charges, and penalties, are due by the property owner; E. Other fees as the City may deem necessary to carry out the requirements contained in this chapter.