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1. Treatment Required: All sewage generated In un-sewered areas shall be treated and dispersed by an approved SSTS or a system permitted by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. 2. Administrative Policy and Procedures: The Little Canada Public works Department and Building Official shall administer the SSTS program and all provisions of this Ordinance. At appropriate times the City shall review and revise this Ordinance as necessary. The City shall employ or retain under contract a qualified employee and appropriately licensed professional to administer and operate the SSTS program. 3. Variance Requests: A property owner may request a variance from the standards as specified in this Ordinance pursuant to the requirements provided in Minnesota State Statutes. The City shall consider the requirements of Minnesota Rules Chapter 7082.0300, subp. 2 and 3 when considering such variances. Variances that pertain to the standards and requirements of the State of Minnesota must be approved by the affected State Agency pursuant to the requirements of the State. 4. Liability: Any liability or responsibility shall not be imposed upon the department of agency or any of its officials, employees, or other contract agent, Its employees, agents, or servants thereof for damage resulting from the defective construction, operation, of abandonment of any onsite or cluster treatment system regulated under thes rule by reason of standards, requirements, or inspections authorized hereunder. 5. Violations: Violation of any condition imposed by the City shall be deemed a violation of this Ordinance and subject to the penalty provisions set forth in this ordinance. 6. Evaluation, System Design, Construction, Inspection, and Servicing: Site evaluation, system design, construction, permit issuance and inspection, system operation, and servicing shall be performed by Minnesota Pollution Control Agency licensed SSTS businesses or qualified employees of local governments or persons exempt from licensing in Minnesota Administrative Rules 7083.0700, 7. Two Soil Treatment and Dispersal Areas: For lots platted after January 23, 1996 a design shall evaluate and locate space for a second treatment area. 8. Determination of Hydraulic Loading Rate and SSTS Sizing: Table IX or IXa of Minnesota Rules, Chapter 7080.2150, subp. 3 (E) shall be used to determine the hydraulic loading rate and infiltration area for all SSTS permitted under this Ordinance. 9. Compliance Inspection Required: An SSTS compliance inspection is required: 205-16