Section R18-5-407. Public sewerage systems

A.       Where a public sewerage system is already in existence, or if sewers are proposed and have been approved by the Depart- ment, it shall be necessary to show lines indicating the approx- imate location and size of the sewers on the subdivision plat.

B.       Where the proposed sewers will connect to an existing public sewerage system, a letter from officials of the system shall be required stating that acceptable plans have been submitted and that the subdivider has been granted permission to connect to and become a part of the public sewerage system.

C.       Proposed sewage disposal facilities shall comply with A.A.C. Title 18, Chapter 9, Article 8, except those drain lines which

are a common element of a condominium shall be exempt from R18-5-811.

D.       Where a public sewerage system is already in existence, or if sewers are proposed and have been approved by the Depart- ment, the Department shall issue a Certificate of Approval for Sanitary Facilities for a Subdivision only if the applicant has complied with subsections (A) and (B) of this Section and the public sewerage system is either:

1.        in compliance with the provisions of A.A.C. Title 18, Chapter 9, Article 8; or

2.        making satisfactory progress toward compliance with the provisions of A.A.C. Title 18, Chapter 9, Article 8 under a schedule approved by the Department.

E.       The Department shall revoke the Certificate of Approval for Sanitary Facilities for a Subdivision and notify the Department of Real Estate of such action if the public sewerage system in use by the subdivision is creating an environmental nuisance pursuant to A.R.S. § 49-141 and is neither:

1.        In compliance with the provisions of A.A.C. Title 18, Chapter 9, Article 8; nor

2.        Making satisfactory progress toward compliance with the provisions of A.A.C. Title 18, Chapter 9, Article 8 under a schedule approved by the Department.

Historical Note

Amended effective June 21, 1978 (Supp. 78-3). Former Section R9-8-1026 renumbered without change as Sec- tion R18-5-407 (Supp. 89-2). Amended effective July 25, 1990 (Supp. 90-3).