13.04.050 Types and Methods of Providing Sewer Service.
A. Permanent Sewer Facilities. The primary means of wastewater collection and disposal in urbanizing areas shall be construction and extension of permanent sewer facilities. This construction shall be in accordance with the USP, the County's Capital Facilities Plan, approved Sewer Facility Plans, and the Pierce County Sewer Standards.
B. Sewer Service for Areas Outside Pierce County's Jurisdiction. Wastewater originating in any areas outside Pierce County's jurisdiction and outside the Sewer Service Area may be discharged into the public sewer system upon mutual execution of a contract with the municipal corporation having authority to regulate the discharge within the area of origin. Sewer service for areas outside the County's jurisdiction but within the Sewer Service Area shall be in conformance with this Sewer Code and the USP, which has been developed and adopted pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 36.94 RCW
C. Utility Local Improvement District – Establishment. As prescribed in Chapter 36.94 RCW, Pierce County shall have the power to establish ULIDs for the purpose of constructing or reconstructing sewer and water facilities and to levy special assessments to pay for such improvements.
D. Connection of Non-ULID Properties to Existing Public Sewer System. Any applicant desiring sewer service by the connection of the applicant's property to an existing ULID or any public sewer facilities may do so provided that:
1. The applicant obtains the required sewer permits as outlined in this Sewer Code and pays the applicable connection charges and other required fees; and
2. The capacity of the existing facilities is determined by the Director to be available in an amount to sufficiently accommodate the wastewater generated by the added development.
E. Sewer Line Extension Facilities. Any applicant electing to obtain sewer service by the construction of a sewer line extension may do so, provided:
1. The applicant pays connection charges as required under PCC 13.04.070, 13.04.075, or 13.04.077 and the Plan Review and Inspection Fees as outlined in PCC 2.05.040;
2. The capacity in existing facilities is determined by the Director to be available to sufficiently accommodate the wastewater generated by the added development;
3. The proposed sewer facility is consistent with the USP, the County's Capital Facilities Plan, and approved Sewer Facility Plans; and
4. The sewer line extension is designed and constructed in accordance with the current Pierce County Sewer Standards and the requirements of this Sewer Code.