Ordinances

Ross Valley Sanitary District Ordinances
(Most Recent to Oldest)

Ordinance No Date Name / Description
92 03/18/2020 An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No. 91 adopted March 18, 2020 and Enacting this Ordinance Relating to Sewer Capacity Charges and Sewer Permit Fees
91 10/16/2019 An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No. 90
adopted February 21, 2018 and Enacting this Ordinance
Relating to Sewer Capacity Charges and Sewer Permit Fees
101 06/19/2019 An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance 65 Adopted May 28, 2014 and Enacting this Ordinance Relating to Wastewater Utility Service Charges
100 02/06/2019 An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance 66 Adopted August 21, 2013 and Enacting This Private Sewer Lateral Ordinance
80 07/19/2017 An Ordinance Adjusting Compensation for the Board of Directors of Sanitary District No. 1 of Marin County
73 07/15/2015 An Ordinance Amending the Language in Ordinance No. 66, Section 3-Definitions, Section 7-Mandatory Inspection and Testing, and Section 11-Common Interest Developments
72 05/20/2015 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 66 and Approving the Extension of the Effective Date of Section 11, Common Interest Developments for Compliance with Section 7 - Mandatory Inspection and Testing
71 02/18/2015 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 66 and Approving the Extension of the Effective Date of Section 11, Common Interest Developments for Compliance with Section 7 - Mandatory Inspection and Testing
70 01/25/2015 An Ordinance Approving a Lateral Replacement Loan Program, Effective March 1, 2015
69 12/17/2014 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Nos. 66, 67, and 68, Extending the Effective Date of Certain Sections, Amending Sections 3 (Item 12) and 7.2
62 05/23/2012 An ordinance regulating the acceptance of fats, oils and grease (FOG) into the wastewater collection system of SD#1.
57 02/07/2006 An ordinance establishing rates for the collection of solid waste by Marin Sanitary Service, in the unincorporated areas of Kentfield, Greenbrae, Del Mesa Heights, and Kent Woodlands (South Franchise Area).
56 02/01/2005  An ordinance establishing rates for the collection of solid waste by Marin Sanitary Service, in the unincorporated areas of Kentfield, Greenbrae, Del Mesa Heights, and Kent Woodlands (South Franchise Area).
55 05/04/2004  An ordinance establishing rates for the collection of solid waste by Marin Sanitary Service, in the unincorporated areas of Kentfield, Greenbrae, Del Mesa Heights, and Kent Woodlands (South Franchise Area). 
54 02/04/2003 An ordinance establishing rates for the collection of solid waste by Marin Sanitary Service in the unincorporated areas of Kentfield, Greenbrae, Del Mesa Heights, and Kent Woodlands. (south franchise area). 
53 04/02/2002 An ordinance amending section 414 of the sanitary code with reference to backwater prevention devices.
52 02/05/2002  An ordinance establishing rates for the collection of solid waste by Marin Sanitary Service in the unincorporated areas of Kentfield, Greenbrae, Del Mesa Heights, and Kent Woodlands. 
51 06/05/2001 An ordinance regulating reimbursement agreements.
50 02/06/2001 Adjusting Compensation for the Board of Directors of Sanitary District No. 1 of Marin County. 
49 10/03/2000 An ordinance to provide for regulation of accumulation,collection and disposal of garbage, rubbish, waste matter, refuse, recycled materials and the licensing of persons engaged therein.
47 06/16/1998 An ordinance establishing rates for the collection of solid waste by Marin Sanitary Service in the unincorporated areas of Kentfield, Greenbrae, Del Mesa Heights, and Kent Woodlands. 
 46 07/01/1997  An ordinance establishing rates for the collection of solid waste by Marin Sanitary Service in the unnicorporated areas of Kentfield, Greenbrae, Del Mesa Heights, and Kent Woodlands. 
45 10/01/1996 An ordinance establishing rates for the collection of solid waste by Marin Sanitary Service in the unincorporated areas of Kentfield, Greenbrae, Del Mesa Heights, and Kent Woodlands. 
44 08/21/1996 An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 40.
43 06/20/1995 An ordinance establishing garbage collection rates for Marin Sanitary service in the unincorporated area of Kentfield, Greenbrae, Del Mesa Heights and Kent Woodlands for the period of July 1, 1995 through June 30, 1996.  
41 01/04/1994 An ordinance to establish a claims filing requirement for claims against Sanitary District No.1 of Marin County by the sate or by a state department or agency or by another public agency. 
40 01/04/1994 An ordinance to provide for regulation of accumulation,collection and disposal of garbage, rubbish, waste matter, refuse, recycled materials and the licensing of persons engaged therein.  
39 10/05/1993 An ordinance amending the sanitary code.  
38 08/04/1992 An ordinance amending section 7 of ordinance no. 31 relating to monthly service charges.  
36 None There was no ordinance 36 recorded. 
35 Part 2 04/19/1988 An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 31 relating to sewer user service charges.  
35 11/05/1985 An ordinance amending ordinance no. 26 relating to definitions and fee schedule for public sewer extensions. 
34 05/21/1985 An ordinance amending ordinance no. 31 relating to sewer user service charges.  
30 12/17/1975 Establishment of Solid Waste Disposal. 
29 None There was no ordinance 29 recorded.  
28 08/29/1967 An ordinance of Sanitary District No.1 of Marin County repealing ordinance no. 27, "An ordinance declaring emergency, prohibiting connection to certain sanitary sewerage facilities and providing for its enforcement".  
27 04/20/1967 An ordinance declaring emergency, prohibiting connection to certain sanitary sewerage facilities and providing for its enforcement.  
26 07/01/1959
An ordinance regulating the use of public and private sewer drains, the installation and connection of building sewers, the installation of sewer laterals and public sewer main extensions, providing for employment of a manager, district inspector and plumbing inspector, providing permits and fixing fees for the installation and connection of sanitary sewers, regulating the discharge of waters and wastes into the public sewer system, and providing penalties for the violation of the provisions thereof. 
25 Part 2 06/04/1947 Ordinance of the board of directors of Sanitary District No.1 of Marin County, amending ordinance No.20 by requiring the payment of certain fees for permits to make connections with public sewers.  
25 10/09/1952 An Ordinance amending Ordinance no. 24 of Sanitary District No.1 in respect of Public Sewer Extensions.
24 08/01/1951 An ordinance to include all proper regulations and fix the amount of all necessary fees and charges.  
23 None There was no ordinance 23 recorded. 
22 01/02/1941 An ordinance prohibiting the interference, opening, alteration, removal, connecting, or in any way damaging any of the properties of Sanitary District No.1 of Marin County, California, and establishing minimum regulations for the installation of all sewer extensions. 
21 07/01/1936  An order relating to the installation of septic tanks and lateral sewage connections in Sanitary District No.1 of Marin County California.
20 11/06/1923 Regulating the laying of lateral sewers and the making of connections to trunk line and lateral sewers in Sanitary District No.1 of Marin County. 
19 10/03/1922  It is hereby ordered, that the surviving partner Mr. H.D Hayes, be, and he is hereby authorized to assign said contract to said firm of Heafey, Moore and McNair, and said assignment of said contract is hereby consented to and approved.
18 10/03/1922 Awarding Contract for Chorinator.  
17 10/03/1922 Awarding Contract for Pumps.  
16 09/18/1922  Awarding Contract for Treatment Tanks, etc.  
15 08/01/1922 It is hereby ordered, that the President and Secretary of the Sanitary Board of Sanitary District No.1 of Marin County, California, be and they are hereby authorized, in the name of and as the act of said Sanitary District, to make, execute and deliver an agreement bearing even date hereof, between the Northwestern Pacific Railroad company and said Sanitary District wherein the Railroad Company grants permission to said sanitary district to construct and maintain a trunk line sewer pipe upon and across the railroad right of way of the Northwestern Pacific Railroad Company, at the points specified in said agreement.  
14 Unknown It is hereby ordered and resolved that the sealed proposal or bid submitted June 2, 1922 by Harron and Hayes of San Francisco for the construction of the trunk and outfall sewer for Sanitary District No. 1 of Marin County, California, under Alternative "A", using vitrified clay pipe for 8". 10" and 12" sizes and ball and spigot concrete pipe for the remaining sizes, in response to the published advertisement of said district inviting such proposal be, and the same is hereby accepted and all other proposals rejected and the president of said board is hereby authorized and directed to enter into and execute a contract with said firm for and on behalf of said district at the prices specified in said bid.  
13 Unknown It is hereby ordered and resolved by the Sanitary Board of Sanitary District No. 1 of Marin County, California, that the secretary of said board be, and he is hereby instructed to advertise for sealed bids or proposals for the construction of a trunk line and main outfall sewer in and for said district, in accordance with the official plans and specification adopted therefor and filed with the secretary of said board.
12 Unknown  It is hereby ordered and resolved by the Sanitary Board of Sanitary District No.1 of Marin County, California, that the special plans and specification for the construction of a trunk line and main outfall sewer in and for said district, as prepared and submitted by engineer C.C. Kennedy pursuant to orders of the board, be and the same are hereby approved and adopted as the official plans and specifications for doing said work and making said improvement. 
11 02/07/1922 Selecting the secretary of the Sanitary Board to advertise proposals or bids for the sewer bonds authorized at the election held, January 10, 1922.  
10 Unknown An order that the attorney for the board be and he is hereby directed to prepare a transcript of said bond proceedings and endeavor to procure such approval thereon as soon as possible, provided the fee therefor shall not exceed one-tenth of one percent of the amount of said issue. 
9 04/01/1922 An order providing for the issuance and redemption of the bonds of Sanitary District No.1 of Marin County, California, to the amount of two hundred thousand dollars, for the construction of a trunk line sewer for said district, in accordance with and as authorized at an election held in said district on the tenth day of January, 1922.
8 01/17/1922 An election was held in Sanitary District No. 1 of Marin county, California, on the 10th day of January 1922, in accordance with the provisions and requirements of the orders and notices of the sanitary board of said district, for the purpose of submitting to the electors of said district the question whether the bonds of said district to the amount of $200,000 should be issued and sold for the construction of a trunk line sewer for said district.  
7 01/10/1922 Order an election to be held in said Sanitary District for submitting to the electors of said district the question whether the bonds of said district to the amount of $200,000 shall be issued and sold for the purpose of raising money for the construction of a trunk line sewer approximately six and one half miles in length running from Fairfax to Corte Madera Creek, with branches and appurtenances.
6 06/09/1909  Amending Section 15 of Order No. 1.
5 Part 2 08/02/1921  An ordinance providing for sewage disposal through septic tanks.
5 12/16/1908 An order providing for the enclosure of manure piles.  
4 11/11/1908 An order prohibiting the depositing of garbage, dead animals or other matter subject to purefaction within the boundaries of Sanitary District No. 1 of Marin County, California, and prohibiting the running of drains or sewers into cess pools or upon land within the boundaries of the District, without permission of the Board, and Providing the punishment for a violation thereof. 
3 11/11/1908 An Order Defining and Punishing Nuisances Within the Limits of Sanitary District No. 1 of Marin County, CA and Providing for the Abatement of the Same.  
2 11/11/1908  An Order Creating the Office of Sanitary Inspector of Sanitary District No. 1 of Marin County, CA and Defining the Duties and Fees of Said Officer. 
1 10/07/1908 An Order Regulating Plumbing and Sewer Connections.