§ 8-4. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the following words shall have the meanings indicated unless their context clearly requires otherwise:

Shoreline means the line defined by the intersection of the water level with those lands adjacent to Lake Champlain, Colchester Pond, and the Winooski and Lamoille rivers. Measurements required for isolation from the shoreline shall be made from the normal high water mark.

Wastewater official means the legally designated on-site septic authority of the Town of Colchester or their authorized representative, as designated by the town manager. The wastewater official shall serve as sewage officer as defined in State Wastewater System and Potable Water Supply Rules. Additionally, under and pursuant to the authority granted by 24 V.S.A., Chapter 59 to "municipal officials," the wastewater official shall serve as the "municipal official" or "enforcement officer" for the town for the purpose of enforcing these on-site sewage and potable water supply regulations, and shall possess all the authority granted such official in the enforcement of said regulations. Town officers, upon being designated as deputy municipal officials by the town manager, and subject to the overall direction of, the wastewater official, shall serve as municipal officials and shall possess all the authority of a municipal official in the enforcement of said regulations.

(Ord. of 5-14-13)