Kansas City |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 60. SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL |
Article III. SEPTIC TANKS, PORTABLE RESTROOMS, PRIVY VAULTS AND CESSPOOLS |
§ 60-71. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning .
Cesspool means a covered hole or pit for receiving drainage or sewage.
Privy vault means a small, enclosed structure having one or two holes in a seat built over a pit and serving as an outdoor toilet. This term is usually associated with an outhouse.
Septic tank means a chambered, underground tank that separates and stores solids from septic waste.
Septic waste receptacle means any receptacle, such as a septic tank, privy vault, mobile restroom or cesspool, built to receive septic waste.
Septic waste vehicle means any vehicle or tank used for the removal and handling of septic waste from septic waste receptacles.
(Ord. No. 120551, § 1, 6-28-12)