Austin |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 15. UTILITY REGULATIONS. |
Chapter 15-5. PRIVATE SEWAGE FACILITIES. |
Article 1. REGULATION OF ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITIES. |
Division 3. Enforcement. |
§ 15-5-19. TERMINATION OF LICENSE TO OPERATE OSSF.
The Director or designee may revoke a license to operate an OSSF if:
(1)
The OSSF receives more wastewater than the amount approved, based on a seven-day average;
(2)
The structure served by the OSSF exceeds or violates the terms of the license;
(3)
The property on which the OSSF is located is used for a purpose other than the one described in the original application for the permit to construct, including but not limited to the use of the property as a Short-Term Rental; or
(4)
The OSSF is being operated in a manner that does not conform to the design or the use approved by the City and non-compliance continues for more than 120 days. If there is an imminent threat to the public's health and safety, the Director may require the owner to resolve non-compliance within a shorter period. The Director may authorize a one-time extension of 120 days to resolve non-compliance.
(Ord. No. 20190131-002 , Pt. 9, 2-11-19)