Chalfont Borough Council is considering a proposed ordinance that will amend the borough code in response to new regulations required by Chalfont-New Britain Township Joint Sewage Authority. The proposed ordinance will create new Parts 1-8 of Chapter 327, concerning: definitions, prohibited discharge standards, sewer connections, prohibition of encroachment on sewer easements, the inspection of all properties prior to transfer of title for compliance, regulation of the disposal of fats, oil and greases by food service establishments and other nonresidential establishments and grinder pumps; and violation and penalty provisions. It will also create new Parts 1 and 2 of new Chapter 328 regarding the regulation of on-lot septic systems. The full text of the proposed ordinance can be examined at Chalfont Borough Hall, 40 N. Main St. The Jan. 14 council meeting agenda packet includes a draft of the proposed ordinance beginning on Page 41. Borough council will hold a public hearing on the draft ordinance on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 7 p.m. at Borough Hall.
Source: Borough of Chalfont; 1/2025