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Consider:
a. Adoption of a resolution finding that the proposed ordinance amending Chapter 15.20 of the Monterey County Code is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Sections 15307 and 15308 of the CEQA Guidelines; and
b. Adoption of the ordinance amending Chapter 15.20 of the Monterey County Code relating to sewage disposal.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Adopt a resolution finding that the proposed ordinance amending Chapter 15.20 of the Monterey County Code is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Sections 15307 and 15308 of the CEQA Guidelines (Attachment C); and
b. Adopt the ordinance amending Chapter 15.20 of the Monterey County Code relating to sewage disposal (Attachment A).
SUMMARY:
The County of Monterey, Health Department, Environmental Health Bureau (EHB), has authority to administer, oversee and enforce regulation of onsite wastewater treatment systems ("OWTS", sometimes referred to as septic systems) throughout the unincorporated County. The proposed ordinance amends Chapter 15.20 of the Monterey County Code to implement the Monterey County Local Agency Management Program for Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems ("LAMP"). On May 23, 2023, the Board of Supervisors introduced the ordinance, waived reading, and set June 6, 2023 at 1:30 as the date and time to consider adoption of the ordinance.
On June 6, 2023, the Board of Supervisors considered the proposed ordinance and directed revisions to section 15.20.040 relating to requirements for chemical toilets and privies, particularly daily cleaning and pumping requirements. The Board continued the matter to June 13th at 10:30 a.m. and requested that staff return at that time with revisions to proposed section 15.20.040. Staff returns now with revisions to section 15.20.040 of the draft ordinan...
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