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(1) Type of System Proposed and Minimum Standards.

(a) Individual On-Site Sewage Systems. Individual on-site sewage systems as the means for sewage disposal may be proposed. Each individual system shall be entirely contained on the same lot as the dwelling which it is intended to serve or on other land on which the lot owner possesses an easement interest. If conditions will allow individual on-site sewage consistent with applicable State and County health regulations, the County may allow individual sewage systems to serve the sewage disposal needs of the land division. If conditions are found to be unsuitable for individual on-site sewage systems and to be inconsistent with State and County health regulations, individual on-site sewage systems shall not be allowed.

(b) Community On-Site Sewage Systems. The land divider may propose community on-site sewage disposal systems. If conditions will allow community on-site sewage systems consistent with applicable State and County health regulations, the County shall allow community sewage systems to serve the sewage disposal needs of the land division. If conditions are found to be unsuitable for community on-site sewage systems and to be inconsistent with State and County health regulations, community on-site sewage systems shall not be allowed. The system shall be entirely within the boundaries of the land division or on land controlled by the system ownership.

(c) Public Sewer System Available. When a public sewer system is available to serve the land division, it shall utilize the sewer system to satisfy its sewage disposal requirements.

(2) Requirements for Final Plat Approval.

(a) Individual Systems Proposed. Prior to final approval, it shall be the responsibility of the land divider to obtain approved site registrations for each lot within the development, when required. The required site registrations shall meet State and County health codes, Chapter 246-272 WAC, and Chapter 4, Clallam County Board of Health.

(b) Community Systems Proposed. Prior to final approval the system shall be constructed by the land divider in accordance with engineering plans approved by all public agencies of jurisdiction, including distribution lines to each lot served by the system. The lot owners’ association or other operation and maintenance entity approved by public agencies of jurisdiction shall own and manage the community sewage disposal system consistent with applicable State and County requirements.

(c) Public Sewer Proposed. Prior to final plat approval, a letter from the purveyor shall be provided stating that connection to said system is approved. Installation of distribution lines is required to be provided to each lot served by the system.