Septic systems

The maximum number of bedrooms for a septic system shall be 20. More than one septic system may be located on the proposed site. An annually renewable performance bond shall be filed with the administrative officer prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for any multifamily dwelling. The performance bond shall cover the design, installation and maintenance of the proposed septic system(s). All septic systems shall be maintained on a yearly basis; the maintenance contract shall be recorded with the Town Clerk prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Failure to perform annual maintenance of a septic system shall be cause for the administrative officer to notify the Town Council of forfeiture of the bond in order to proceed to complete or cause to be completed, by a qualified contractor, the maintenance as needed.