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Home My WebLink Aboutbocc.ord.041.1997 ..; �.:._.--- ---- -- -a, � �� '� , �� . >>�t, ; � .�,;' G.:`.�:`.z�:. AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY ``- COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN,COUNTY,COLORADO, , �:� PITKIN COUNTY INDIVIDUA WA E DISPOSAL SYSTEM RE ATION ' - � .. i Ordinance#97-� ,s,.'�:� � %'r,?'=,j RECITALS �'..�+`:: '�r' l. The Boazd of County Commissioners(BOCC)is concerned about the quality of ' ^ ' ��-;.;: . ' surface and ground water in Pitkin County,and reaiizes fhe potential impact individual ` � sewage disposa]systems{ISDS)pose to these aquifers. ?� ` � � � 2. The BOCC realizes the public health impacts of surface and ground water 4� f deterioration as the result of subsurface dischazge of waste water. � I !. j 3. The BOCC rewgnizes the fact that all areas of Pitkin County cannot be served by j;� public sewage collection systems,and in such cases,the technicatly conect method of i` • sewage treatment is by the installation of ISDS. ��t� • � 4. The BOCC recognizes that establishing minimum design standazds for ISDS iusing sound scientific and technical practices is necessary to assure long-term protection E of surface and ground water in Pitkin County. 5. The BOCC recognizes their ability to adopt ISDS regulations specific for Pititin County,using the Colorado"Guidelines On lndividual ewage Disposal�ystems", - � Revised 1994,as a minimum standazd. � � 6. The BOCC realizes they can make sections of die Pitkin County ISDS regulation � as strict,or more strict than the Colorado Guidelines. � 7. Tl�e BOCC realizes ii is in the best interest of Yhe County to adopt the specific � changes listed in Exhibit A attached. ; , , 6 NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAIIVED by the Board of County Commissioners ;; of Pitkin County,Colorado that the AIT IN O 1NTY INDNTDiJA EWA F DISPOSAL SYSTEM RE � Ti ATION ,Revised 1997, listed in Exhibit A are adopted, • j and wili become a section in the Pitkin County Code. • ' After adoption,this Regulation and�rdinance may be published by title only. � i l f - i - , -f . .. . . _ , __ _ _ , �.�� / q � 1 /i \ '�. ♦ x . . . �. .._ __._._"___..._.._ . � ��.__ '"'T-.'_ _... ._� .__ � . 4.�J ��i ::. _. y �,ry �y, ry, , ...:' . ._ ..�.. . .�v ..�- ::t�h �,,.��-�'4��.sj,�rt,;ltWt��J_�ltN�?4�Y5.+��7i.��'�v�i��::: t. A.y ��•� �'G'i c� !��-;'i�:�.�';'•: „_- �3'�� ti " �'3 . INTRODUCED,FIItST READ,AND SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING AT THE -:r'�'��' REGULAR MEETING ON THE 22ND DAY OF OCTOBER. 1997. , �� i�'` NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLISHED IN THE ASPEN TIMES ON THE 11TH DAY OF OCTOBER,1997. ` y:-;`::%. �: ��.,>.,:>.-:�,.R". APPROVED AND ADOPTED AFTER SECOND READING AND PUBLIC ' ' HEARING ON THE TS�i DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1997. '� �~ "�.:'.: �.: • y_...: PUBLISHED AFTER ADOPTION IN THE ASPEN TIMES ON TI�15TH '�'"` � 4:�. ; DAY OP NOVEMBER,1997. ;.r�'` �'" i ��{i�, ; I .�, ' ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNT O SSIONERS I OF PTTKIN COUN ORADO �r;� : ',,.. � � `,r bY. .�� J ette Jones ill T ite,Chairman � �i. • ep¢ty Clerk an ecorder /J/��n� Date: / � ;3, :. APPROVED AS TO FORM: MANAGER APPROVAL: s a. . � 7 6C - John Ely � Su e Konc an '.'� �'' _ � County A ey Co ty Manager `.. � APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: ; i � � ' �� Thomas S.Dunlop,Director � AspenlPitkin Environmental Health � Department •, .> � Iwater.97isdwr.doc ��.. � �<'11. :.. i ti��- r , , i%' L ; '.5,:� i . . . �i':. �•��.,y: . . . . � . . . . .. . �- .... _............. ........�..... .........�. ..........._. .........._... . ... ..�. . ..........:. . ..�.:..:_�.. .:-_:.�:.._ .. .:_:�... ,..:..'... „_,..-... . ......_ .�.. " ' � . � . . � ' , , �r �. F / . '� � , . r�..`.. : , t, _ , . , 'k. �_�. — — — ' ' .M� �A~ � .. �sr�h�;�: :��;�;�� EXHIBIT A :v;,',;.3;;`�,�`. ..k The proposed changes are described as follows: (Italics indicates change) �'' �;t�;:: y: .. -i;� * Table of Contents: Article 6: Remove Secrions 6-2 and 6-3,and renumber Section 6- `' .;y.: , • . 4 to read 6-2: •"' Artic]e 8: Remove "Table,Minimum Tank Size Based on Bedrooms."This table is in ' j'{ '� error. ' ��">:' -.�`.,,. * Article 2-Definitions: Change to read,"Environrnenta!Health Specialist"and �"'��-`' remove the title"Emironmental Health Officer". This change will be reflected �k;:� " . throua�hout the entire Regularion. : '� , _ ' , :;�.;. `. * Article 4-1: Change to read: "The Department will accept and begin review of an � ; i;, :,, � application only when the applicatiors contai».r al!pertinent information. This includes, ri;::. ., among otirer information,soil percolation m�d profile data,complete site infwmation +;c '� ` aud hoe�.re plans,and an ISDS designed by a Registered Professional Engineer(RPE), � t . someone working urtder the supervision of an RPE,or an individual perfonning ��' ; engineering services for themselves. Alote:an individual may provide ISDS engineering :��=r ; .� Y�i, � services for themselves provided the dwelliug the ISDS serves is his/her primary � � ,�; residence." ,�� _� � 'i � Remove:"The Department will design an adequate ISDS system for an applicant as part �I � of the permit fee,unless the Department determines that an engineered system is � 5'I ' required." � * Article 4-4: Change 2nd sentence to read,"The owner or agent must submit ' ! percolation test results,and soil profile information to a Registered Projessiona! Engineer so a system can be designed. The RP$will then submit the design to the Department for review and issuaice of a permit to co�utruct. 77ie percolation test ,- . results and soil profile information must be sttbrnitted to the Department if the design is " being done by the owner/builder." �� e Remove:"The owner or agent must submit these tests to the Department so that the � Department can design a system for the applicant or advise the applicant that an engineered system is required." i.; �I * Article 4-6: Change 2nd sentence to read,"It must include the completed application �� form;drawings of the site showing contour interva[s,ail proposed and existirig buitdings, �' • wells,water and imgation lines,property lines,ditches,slopes,and other pertinent � `� features;permit fee,and other material that the Department may require to complete its .. evaluation. . , *�, .. Y � ' _� 1 ''�( � , � t.. l :: i.� . ..... .. . . __...... ....... .... . F ... . .............. .....__._'__ :..:.�...__. . . .. �... . ......._ .. .. ........_ ...:.._... . ..._.:..... . . ,... / � ~ � 5 '� �. '1 . . ' �: .• \ � • � ��•�..� . � • ' , � , ' . . / �N.. . _�.._. ."_—�r�.-.. _._. .��__ � _ . ..� ._... .__.__.._�.'� d.r1 �..__ _ _..o... . �±,...,., ;� : ��;. ��. •.,:��,�� -��,,, ; ; �'��:.:.;,��,,,,;, Remove the 3rd sentence:"When the application is complete,the Department will advise ,�; �_'. the applicant on an acceptable design that complies with these regulations,or will advise '� the applicant that an engineer-desia ed system is required." :�`'' �' • i. * Article 4-8: Reword to:"During construction of the ISDS system,the RPE who '`.`.."'•, designed the sysrem,and the Department will inspect it to ensure it is constructed as �- = required by these regulations. If the system wc�.s designed by the owner/builder,thefnat �'�' '� inspection will be performed by the Department." ��.ti;?- * Article 4-11.1: Change the 4th sentence to read: "An ISDS must be designed by a ,' ''r�.' Registered Professional Ei:gineer(RPE)or sameone under hislher supervision. Ari ISDS '�::�` . may also be designed by individuals who perform engi�:eering services for themselves, �>±�� ' �' • acting as awnerlbuilder, provided the dwelling the ISDS serves is his/her primary "' • . �y.; restdence.' t.;,,.. . ..s;�_-� Add[he following paragraph: '7f the ISD5 is desigxed by the owner/b:�ilder,he/she ;+s ` , : � ' must sign an ac%:owledgmertt assuming fult responsibility for costs or delays incurred � ; because of errors reszrlling from his/her lack of/atowledge of the pertinent Regulation. �i� i Or,failure to properly design and build an ISDS in conformance witl:the Rege�lation." : r �f� iRemove the 4th sentence:"An ISDS must be designed by the Deparcment or by a ��*7, Registered Professional Engineer(RPE). P :; )� * Article 4-11.2: Change to read: "A permir fee in the amount necessary to cover the ,� operational expense of the Department to admi�tister this program is required of iapplicants for an ISDS.The minimum fee for processing an application will be$330 if '; � processing takes 6 hours or less. An hourly fee of 853 will be assessed if processing the � application takes longer than 6 hours,up to the cap created by State law($1,000). The initial$330 wi11 be payable when the application is received by tke Department. . � Additional fees wil!be payable prior to issuing a permit or a final inspection. The fee for processing an application to replace anly a septic tank or dosing tm:k wilt be$110,wzth ' $55/hour assessed if processing takes longer than 2 hours.The fee is determined by the �� cost to the Department of processing applicatians during the preceding calendar year. � There is no permit fee for portable chemical toilets." At Remove: "A permit fee in the amount necessary to cover the operational expense of the several agencies to administer this program is required of applicants for an ISDS. The fee � is payab(e at the time the application is received. Tize permit fee shall not exceed$150 ' unless the Colorado Legislature revises this fee. The fee for processing a permit that also • , requires state approval is$50. There is no permit fee for portable chemical toilets. The ' .� fee is determined by the cost to the T�eparlment of processing applications during the preceding calendaz year." � . �;��l � :t, � � i _- 1; � . Y . 2 L�::�.> �n� . _ .....__.... ..._._..._.. . ....� . ...�. . . . . _ ., ... .. .. .. ' . . . . � � � ' � , �� ' a. / . .� ; -:.. � , � � i . ` b � ♦ � \,'. �___ --_.—... _. __., _' . __ . _.. . . 4�� ...�,�..-- .�._.,._.._._ i ;; _:.:. ' y .��` F�'� ! ' ��.�„ �'��, * Article 415: Change to read: "AJter reviewi�:g the application,the engi�teer's design t' µ�;-};«;�i ,•-,t;.�,..•., t� (or the owner/birilder desigri) of tl:e proposed ISDS,site inspection,test rescelts and other ,%�� . required informalion: 1he Deparhnent will ir:form the applicant ifthe proposed system is • ` S� .r. in compliance with the reg7datiaz." ,� d .. a.:. : .�_, •Remove: "After reviewing the application,site inspection,test results and other required •�'•, information,the Department will inform the applicant of a system design that will k i. • comply with the regulations or,if an engineer has designed the system,will determine �., .'' whether the proposed system is in compliance with these regulations." �`�_.,t'.`�.., iy`-':. - ;'� * Article 4-16: Change sentence 4 to read: "The desigri engineer must provide the ''"r•,'� Department witl:proof that a final inspectia:was do�te by the engineer." Remove: "If an engineer designs the system,he/she musT provide the Departrnent with ' proof that a final inspection was done by ihe engineer." ��, , , . � Change the second paragraph to read: "If an applicant requests a Department inspection, ' ' � and upon arrival the system or components are not ready to be inspected,the owner will ! ` be billed for the cost of the unnecessary inspecrion at tl:e rate oj$55 each time." . i ��'' i �S * Article 6: Remove Sections 6-1 and 6-2. �� : � ' Reword as follows: Article 6-1 Situations Requiring Engineered Design: "In all situations involvirtg the design of a new ISDS or design for a repair of an ISDS,a i Regisfered Professional E�tgineer(or owner/builder) rnust design die system. The ! � Depariment will review the design and upo�:acceptance,issue the necessary permit to � � construct the system." --- ; � "The RPE will be erpected to perform periodic inspections of the construction when ' necessary,and perform a f nal inspection with a letter being sent to the Environmenta! jHealth Department stati�:g the system has been installed according to qpproved plans or � with approved modifications. .4 final approva[of the permit by the Department will not ' koccur until the letter has been received from the engineen In the case of mi � � owner/builder desig�i,he/she must submit an as-built drawing before a final approval is ( � given by the Department." � � � • t, Renumber Article 6-3 to read Article 6-? : � Reword the introduction to read: The following types of systems require approval from ' �. • the Department and require design by a RPE. These types afsystems cannot be designed . by an owner/builder unless he/she is an RPE. Renumber Article 6-4 to read Article 6-3. � i �:: �. � '- > i 3 �,I. . � ___ _ _ - --,.. __ :.. . _._._: _�_ �. _ _ ___.._. _ -— .... __._ _ .__ _. _ ___ __._ ... �� , i _ , �` � � , � ..:. � :` � : I ' � •k. - ' � Yw�------�- -------... . __. , _. 4') -. .� _..... � . ; w �«�;' �{ ��,,?;.` :. .�.:. ,,;:�;a�;: . �..:�,:-#5'.i�; . (2_i, ��.�.[.� , * Article 8-2: The table describing the minimum size of septic tank necessary based on :• �? . number of bedrooms is incorrect. It should be deleted. � lC i,.. i� Article 8-2 will read: A septic tank's capacity or volume must be based upon the number ' `: ._ of rooms likely to be used as bedrooms during the life of the building,according to the '�� :,'. following jormula. t I,'. I, ,.;�;,:'_• Design Flow=nurnber ojbedroonu.r 1 persons per bedroom,r gallons/person/day x 't�';` :: ' /.75(peaking factor). ' r ': Design Flow x 1.25(30 hour retention time)=Volume �;,, Gallons/persan/day will vary deper:iting upon living area of the home: ��, • 0-2000 square feet of liviag area,use 75 g/p/d. ��` � � Z000-6000 square jeet ofliving area,use 100 g/p/d. j,. over 6000 square feet of living area,use 130 g/p/d. �.,,'�• i �1. ! * Article 10-2.1: Add the followin� ara h: Cleanouts sha11 be ir:stalled so that r r �P �P .��'�,r � they open to allow clea�aing in the direction ofJlow of t/ae waste. Cleanauts shall be ,�j installed no f wther than 100 linear feet apart,or at every change of direction greater � ' than forty-five(45)degrees. ',� V I The reason for this addition is because of a change in the Uniform Plumbing Code which � defines direction cleanouts must be installed. Also,the distance placement of cleanduts is important to give guidance to installers. - * Article 10.2.1: Add the following pazagraph: The building sewer and efJluent line shall be laid with a minimum fall af one-eighth inch per foot(1/8'%ft.). The sewer and 4� e�J7uent lines shall be constructed ofsolid wall watertight pipe to the absorption area or ' distribution box. � Previous County regulation specified the needed"fall",but was inadvertently left out of the cuaent ISDS regulation. i�* Article 11-4.1(b): Add a second sentence to read: Inspection pipes shal!appear at t/te ends of tlte trenches or absorption bed. f , * Article 12-7: Reword to read: "A wastewater pond must be designed by an RPE. It may be used following the septic tank at the discretion of the Department,and must meet the following criteria." � ; �,� .. � � Remove: "A wastewater pond,if designed by a RPE,may be used following the sepric a' 5 tank at the discretion of the Department,and must meet the following criteria." � -- � I 4 ,',.+ I�'f; . _. . _ -_.___.... _____..._...._._-. .... --. .._.. .�._..._.. _...... ._ __ ._. .... ._... . ._.._....... ....__... ....... ....... . � y r i . � . . �� '�.�. ' v �; ", . –• , .j. � '� _ � '", .,..-�------ --� _... — .. _ .— _ - _.._ .------– �� .,.: iY _- _` . __. __. ..r._. ..,._._.._..._._.�., ,,,,,,�.. .�-._.. �,� _C.;';��, ::;zti:� ��': ' J.��t,.' • ' Article 13-1: Reword the 3rd sentence in the paragraph to read: "Minimum tank size ' . is determined by the formula(#of gpd-24.8�d for sewage)x 2 people/bedroom x#of t bedrooms x 30 hours(1.25 days)." • �� :�; This is to correct an eaor in the cuaent ISDS regularion. � �� Remove: "Minimum tank size is deteanined by the formula(#of gpd-24.8 gpd for '' sewage)x 2 people/bedroom x#of bedrooms x 3 days." � ` 3 i * Article 13-7.3: Remove: "Systems that recycle treated wastewater for drinking - � purposes:" This is an incomplete article that serves no purpose in the regulation. f�. - � � - ; * Article 13-7.4: Renumber to read: Article 13-7.3. �; i �. � '` I , , water.97isd�l.doc � . � } i � I • . � 1 � f f � . ; : i G e j � C i' � ' � ? . r ' 7 � i _ ;1 • � __. � j - i ) � � `. 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