(a) The subdivider shall contact the Department of Public Works regarding availability of sewers and specifications for all other public improvements for the subdivision.

(b) If public sewage systems are not available, the owner or an engineer shall contact the Health Department for standards and specifications for individual or community type sewage disposal treatment plant for the proposed subdivision. If individual septic tank systems will be used, the owner or an engineer shall request the Health Department to make soil percolation tests, the results of which are subject to the approval of the Health Department. The report and recommendation of the Health Department shall be forwarded to the Planning Commission. The above procedure must be completed prior to the filing of the preliminary plat. (Code 1981 § 41-33. Code 1995 § 134-52.)