§ 1004. Privately operated domestic sewage lagoons.

A privately operated domestic sewage lagoon shall be allowed only under the following conditions:

A.

Documentation shall be provided showing that the property failed to pass percolation tests required for a septic tank system and does not have a publicly operated sanitary sewer system within one thousand (1,000) feet;

B.

The City shall determine that the installation of a domestic sewage lagoon is necessary for the protection of the health and welfare of the public and is in compliance with the most recent O.S.D.H. Standards;

C.

The domestic sewage lagoon shall be located entirely on the property to be served, and the center line of the closest lagoon dike must be located a distance of three hundred (300) feet from the adjoining property lines and six hundred (600) feet from the closest house on adjacent property;

D.

A septic tank, or some other form of pretreatment to remove floating and settleable solids shall be installed through which domestic sewage is discharged into the lagoon;

E.

The lagoon shall be surrounded by a chain link fence at least six (6) feet high with climb guard, or a fence of equivalent design to prevent entry by unauthorized personnel; an access gate of sufficient width to accommodate mowing equipment shall be provided; and all access gates shall be secured with locks;

F.

Warning signs shall be posted on the fence on each side of the lagoon; the sign shall state, "Warning! Sanitary SEWAGE Lagoon. KEEP OUT!" in letters at least one (1) inch tall;

G.

The lagoon shall be operated and maintained in accordance with the O.S.D.H. Standards; and

H.

If the owner fails to maintain such lagoon, the City shall be empowered to provide the necessary maintenance and to recover the costs thereof against the owner or operator.