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Council approves first reading of ordinance creating process for alternative wastewater systems
Summary
Council approved first reading of an ordinance to amend development code to allow alternative wastewater systems (temporary porta‑potties, graywater reuse and other alternatives) under defined criteria, with council retaining final approval authority. Debate focused on definitions, timelines for connecting to sewer, SDCs and enforcement.
The Sandy City Council on July 21 approved the first reading of an ordinance that creates a permit pathway for alternative wastewater systems, a change staff said is intended to let certain commercial and industrial projects proceed during the city’s ongoing sewer moratorium period.
Staff told the council the ordinance creates a new review path to allow temporary and some permanent alternative systems—commonly described in the discussion as porta‑potties, graywater reuse systems and, in limited cases, septic or engineered alternatives—subject to criteria and conditions of approval. Planning commission recommended approval, with commissioners suggesting two clarifications regarding porta‑potty maintenance frequency and whether some commercial uses should be eligible when the public is present but…
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