§ 161-10. Transfer of approved system to new owner.

A. 

If a property that contains an approved pump and haul system is to be sold, the County Administrator may approve the transfer of such system to the new owner subject to the following requirements:

(1) 

The property must continue to meet the eligibility criteria for pump and haul systems contained in §§ 161-2 through 161-5.

(2) 

The current owner must provide acceptable evidence that the pump and haul system has been properly operated and maintained over the preceding two years, or for such time as it has been owned if less than two years.

(3) 

The Shenandoah County Health Department shall inspect the existing installed pump and haul system and certify that it is currently in proper working condition and that the alarm system is functioning properly.

(4) 

The proposed new owner must complete and sign all agreements in the pump and haul application package, and such agreements must be approved prior to transfer of the property.

(5) 

The proposed new owner shall post the bond required by § 161-7.

(6) 

The following statement shall be included in the deed to the property: "This property is served by a pump and haul sewage disposal system. All sewage must be periodically pumped out by a licensed contractor and hauled to an approved disposal site in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 161 of the Code of Shenandoah County."

B. 

The County Administrator and the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors are authorized to sign the agreements necessary to put the transfer of the system into effect once all of the above criteria are met.

Added 12-14-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-12