HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 215 Adopting regulations for the use of septic system and alternate disposal systemsORDINANCE NO. 215
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS, ADOPTING CERTAIN
REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE USE OF SEPTIC SYSTEMS AND ALTERNATIVE
DISPOSAL SYSTEMS WHEN BUILDING OR DEVELOPING IN WESTLAKE; PROVIDING
A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Town of Westlake has had prepared and adopted a
Master Water and Wastewater System Study for the Town; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen believes that surface water and
the treatment of sewage through a regional wastewater treatment
system is in the best interests of the Town as the Town develops;
and
WHEREAS, the Town also realizes that certain properties may be
developed or structures constructed at a time when it is not
economically feasible to provide grater from a surface water
supplier and/or treat sewage through a regional wastewater
treatment system; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen believes that it is in the
public interest to adopt certain regulations concerning the use of
septic systems or alternative disposal systems when such systems
are used in residential construction so that the public health and
welfare of the citizens will be protected; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF AT-DERMEN OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE,
TEXAS THAT:
SECTION 1. The requirements for septic systems contained on
Exhibit "A" and the requirements for alternative disposal systems
contained on Exhibit "B" be and the same are hereby adopted as the
Town's requirements for the use of septic systems and/or
alternative disposal systems in the Town of Westlake.
SECTION 2. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or
phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held unconstitutional by
a court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect
the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall become effective upon its
passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this the day of May, 1994.
SCOTT BKADLEY, MAY
TOWN OF WESTLAKE, IVEXAS
Ordinance No.
Septic System Ordinance
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GER WHA E, TOWN SECRETARY
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PAUL C. ISQM, TOWN ATTORNEY
SEPTIC SYSTEM AND REQUIREMENTS
1. Drainfield soil must be sandy or silty sand soil classification
to a minimum depth of 42 inches. Drainfield soil must not be
impacted by either residual or seasonal water tables.
2. Maximum Percolation Rate of 20 minutes per one inch.
3. Designate drainfield area on plat for primary drainfield and
two reserve fields. Primary and reserve fields shall be sized to
handle a minimum of four bedroom home in accordance with Tarrant
County Standards.
4. Provide a distribution box to allow alternate use of primary
and reserve drainfields.
5. Drainfields shall be set back 80 feet from all property lines,
and 1.00 feet from any drainage easement, water course, water well,
or spring.
6. The lot shall have a minimum 5,000 square foot buildable area
outside of all drainfields, easements and building setbacks.
7. Initial construction shall include construction of the primary
drainfield and one reserve drainfield.
S. System shall be permitted for one year by frown and renewed
annually by Town of Westlake. At renewal time, Town Engineer shall
review existing records, inspect the facility and note any
corrective actions necessary for continued use. Annual inspection
fee shall be $150.00 with additional inspections billed at an
hourly rate to cover Town. of Westlake's administrative and
consulting costs.
EXHIBIT "A"
ALTERNATE DISPOSAL SYSTEM
(When soil conditions indicate that
septic systems are not feasible)
1. Treatment system must be approved by the State and meet all
requirements of the State of Texas for land application of treated
sanitary sewage.
2. Design flow shall be a minimum. 500 gallons per day for up to
three bedroom, two and one-half bath home, with an additional 100
gallons of capacity required for each additional bedroom and each
additional bathroom.
3. Land application shall not exceed an average rate of 0.03
gallons per square foot per day nor a maximum rate of .045 gallons
per square foot per day.
4. Land application discharge field shall be designed on the plat
and set back a minimum of 50 feet from any property line and 100
feet from any drainage easement, water course, water well or
spring. Discharge fields shall have a maximum slope of three
percent in any direction, and a minimum area of 20,000 square feet.
5. The lot shall have a minimum of 5,000 square foot buildable
area outside of all easements, building setbacks, and land
application discharge fields.
6. System must provide an additional pre-treatment tank which will
store a minimum of two days design flow.
7. Copies of required inspection reports shall be sent to the Town
of Westlake.
S. System shall be permitted for one year by the Town of Westlake
and renewed annually. At renewal, the Town Engineer shall review
required inspection reports, inspect the facility, and note any
corrective actions necessary for continued use. Owner or operator
misuse of system may warrant more stringent private inspection,
reporting to Town, and reinspection by the Town Engineer prior to
renewal of the permit. Annual inspection fee shall be $150.00 with
additional inspections billed at an hourly rate to cover the Town's
administrative and consulting costs.
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