§ 6.02.13. Wastewater System

A.

General.

The wastewater system shall comply with the current Hillsborough County Water, Wastewater, and Reclaimed Water Technical Manual specification for wastewater collection/transmission systems design standards.

B.

Septic Tanks.

The use of septic tanks for new development shall be prohibited in the Coastal High Hazard Area. Exceptions to this requirement shall be granted to relieve or prevent excessive hardship in cases where all of the following criteria are met:

1.

No reasonable alternative exists for the treatment of sewage; and

2.

Discharge from the septic tank will not adversely affect public health and will not degrade surface or ground water; and

3.

Where the Health Department determines that soil conditions, water table elevation, and setback provisions are adequate to meet State requirements.

Exceptions shall be determined by the Administrator for new development which meets the definition of a minor subdivision as defined in this Code or for new development which is less intensive than a minor subdivision. For all other new development, exceptions shall be determined by the Board of County Commissioners.

4.

The use of individual water wells and septic tanks for new development shall be prohibited in the Urban Service Area except as may be permitted under the adequate facilities provisions (Section 4.02.04) of this Code.

(Ord. No. 99-25, § 2, 11-18-99; Ord. No. 04-27, § 2, 6-10-04)