City of Byrnes Mill, MO Article IV Septic Tanks

Section 700.080 Requirements.

[R.O. 2011 §700.080; Ord. No. 150-90 §IV, 3-7-1990]

All buildings in the City or County in areas where septic tanks are permitted, intended for use as a business or as a private dwelling shall have septic tanks installed for the disposing of sewage and other human waste, unless a sewer main is adjacent to the property.

Section 700.090 Size of Tank.

[R.O. 2011 §700.090; Ord. No. 150-90 §IV, 3-7-1990; Ord. No. 937-21, 3-3-2021]

A. The minimum size of septic tanks shall meet State regulations.

B. Septic tanks installed for the use of private residential dwellings must meet State regulations for the size of the dwelling.

Section 700.100 Clean Out Provisions.

[R.O. 2011 §700.100; Ord. No. 150-90 §IV, 3-7-1990]

All septic tanks must have a clean out riser on the tank. This riser shall be flush with, or extended above ground level, and must have a cover that is secure. All clean out risers shall be at least eight (8) inches in diameter.

Section 700.110 Subsurface Filter.

[R.O. 2011 §700.110; Ord. No. 150-90 §IV, 3-7-1990; Ord. No. 937-21, 3-3-2021]

All septic tank systems that empty into any open waterway, whether natural or manmade, shall have a subsurface filter. All subsurface filters constructed pursuant to this Chapter shall be approved by a licensed professional engineer and plans and specifications submitted to the City of Byrnes Mill must bear the stamp of the professional engineer.

Section 700.120 Permit Required.

[R.O. 2011 §700.120; Ord. No. 150-90 §IV, 3-7-1990; Ord. No. 709-09 §§1 — 2, 7-1-2009; Ord. No. 937-21, 3-3-2021]

Before any septic systems are constructed or installed, it shall be the duty of the landowner upon whose land construction or installation is to take place, to secure a permit from the City for the construction of the septic system. This permit shall be issued by the City after it has been determined that the septic tank system to be constructed or installed meets the standards set forth in the Chapter and will be installed by a licensed septic installer where there is no adjacent sewer to the property. A soils morphology test must be reviewed by a licensed professional engineer along with the review of the proposed septic system prior to submission of the permitting request. Soils must be suitable so that the danger of septic tank water surfacing does not exist, and the threat of aquifer contamination is eliminated.