Plainville, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 653 § 653-9
Water pollution control requirements (Plainville Mobile Home Parks)
Operative Text
A. Where an existing public sewer is to be utilized, the applicant shall present such evidence as will show that such utilization is acceptable to the Superintendent of Highways. B. When a sewage system is proposed which involves a discharge to the waters under the control of the commonwealth, the applicant shall present such evidence as will show that the waste treatment system is approved by the appropriate department of the commonwealth. Notwithstanding such approval, the Board may, based on special local conditions, impose additional restrictions upon the installation of such a system.
Chapter 653 § 653-9 of Plainville's Code of Bylaws establishes two parallel requirements for handling sewage in development applications. When an existing public sewer will be used, the applicant must demonstrate that the Superintendent of Highways has found that use acceptable. When a proposed sewage system would discharge into commonwealth-controlled waters, the applicant must show that the relevant state agency has approved the waste treatment system — and even with that approval in hand, the local Board retains authority to impose additional restrictions based on local conditions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and developers subject to § 653-9 generally ensure that all sewage-related documentation is assembled before submitting an application. For projects tying into an existing public sewer, this means obtaining written confirmation of acceptability from the Superintendent of Highways. For projects involving discharge to commonwealth waters, operators typically secure state-level approval of the waste treatment system and remain prepared for the Board to layer on additional local requirements beyond what the state has already mandated.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 653-9 is primarily a development and permitting provision, but tenants in properties where sewage infrastructure is being established or modified have an interest in knowing that both state and local approvals are required before a system can lawfully discharge into public waters. If a tenant believes a landlord or developer has bypassed these requirements, raising the issue with the Plainville Board or the relevant commonwealth department is one general path for surfacing a potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local land-use and housing codes can help explain how § 653-9 intersects with habitability and environmental standards.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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