§ 18C-1. Purpose and intent.  


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  • The purpose of this article is to regulate onsite wastewater treatment systems as defined herein. It is the intent of the board of supervisors, in adopting this article, to ensure that onsite wastewater treatment systems are constructed, modified, repaired, abandoned, maintained, inspected and serviced in a manner that prevents environmental degradation and protects the health, safety and general welfare of the people of Santa Barbara County. This article is intended to achieve the same policy purpose as the California State Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Policy, adopted June 19, 2012 and as may be amended, which is to protect water quality and public health.

(Ord. No. 4909, § 2, 1-6-2015)