§ 57-10. Permits for private sewage disposal.

A. 

Permits for private sewage disposal shall be issued by the Department of Health upon application of the owner or his agent, who shall furnish the following information:

(1) 

A sketch with dimensions of lot, building and disposal system, showing presence of ledge, marsh, brooks, ditches or hillside in the area to be used for sewage disposal.

(2) 

The number of bedrooms in any dwelling, type of building and present and proposed use and the number of men and women occupying any factory or commercial building.

(3) 

The number, type and location of existing and proposed plumbing fixtures.

(4) 

The type of soil and seepage time, as required by the Department of Health.

(5) 

The elevation of grade above groundwater.

B. 

The permit shall be valid for one year from the date of issue, provided that:

(1) 

Permits shall not be issued unless and until the condition of the soil in the area for sewage disposal meets the specifications of this Code and of the State Sanitary Code.

(2) 

Disposal permits shall not be issued for new buildings unless the property is buildable under planning and zoning regulations.

(3) 

Permits shall show the specifications of the sewage disposal system to be installed and shall constitute authority for construction only as specified.

(4) 

Filled land for disposal areas shall be filled with earth to final grade for topsoil before permits are issued, except temporary permits for foundations only, and shall not be filled with debris such as stumps, tree trunks, brush and boulders.