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2. Accumulated septage shall be removed from each tank prior to the time when the sludge layer reaches a point 12 inches below the bottom of the outlet baffle or when the bottom of the scum layer reaches a point 3 inches above the bottom of the outlet baffle. Pumping or removal of septage from septic tanks shall be performed only by persons licensed by the City. Septic tanks which are equipped with a manhole shall be pumped through the manhole access by removing the manhole cover and shall not be pumped through an inspection pipe. 4. Disposal of septage shall be only at approved disposal sites or facilities. Dumping or spreading of septage on the surface of the ground is prohibited except where surface disposal sites have been specifically approved. 5. The Zoning Administrator shall maintain appropriate records of septage pumping and disposal activities and may require reporting by licensees as is reasonable and necessary to insure that adequate maintenance and disposal is being accomplished. 6. In any instance where it is determined that maintenance practices or procedures are inadequate or improper, the Zoning Administrator shall require the owner to comply with the provisions of this section within thirty (30) days of notice served upon the owner. 700.05 Subdivision l(C). Appeals/Variance Procedure. The Lake Elmo City Council shall hear appeals from orders, decisions or determinations made by the Zoning Administrator regarding the enforcement of the Lake Elmo Sewage Treatment Regulations; and requests for variances to the provisions of the Lake Elmo Sewage Treatment Regulations. The City Council may not grant a variance to the provisions of the Lake Elmo Sewage Treatment Regulations unless the applicant satisfies the variance standards contained in MR 7080. The Lake Elmo City Council hereby repeals Section 700.05, SUM. 1(C) 1 through 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective the day following its publication. 3