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New Septic System Permitting
A new septic system permit costs $425. This fee includes: the permit application fee, a detailed site evaluation and soil analysis to determine placement and sizing of the system, system construction specifications, and the installation and final connection inspections to ensure the septic system meets all applicable State Codes and required setbacks.The owner of a property, or the owner's authorized agent (someone the property owner designates in writing) may apply for the system permit. Documents required to apply for the permit are:
- signed "Zoning and Flood Plain Notification" form
- a detailed site plan showing all features of the property being developed, including all structures on the property, drainage features, proposed well and septic system locations, and distances to property lines, easements, and surface water bodies (if applicable).
- A document showing property ownership, such as a property tax ID or a contract for deed or sale of the property.
- an interior floor plan of the residence or building to be constructed or placed on the property, showing number of bedrooms, exterior dimensions of the structure and total heated and cooled square footage of the structure.
A repair permit must be issued before a failed septic system can be repaired. This permit fee is $300. This fee includes: the permit application fee, a detailed site evaluation and soil analysis to determine placement and sizing of the replacement drainfield, system construction specifications, and the installation and final connection inspections to ensure the septic system meets all applicable State Codes and required setbacks.
The owner of a property, or the owner's authorized agent (someone the property owner designates in writing) may apply for the system permit. Documents required to apply for the permit are:
- a "pumpout certification letter" from a licensed septic tank pumper showing size and structural condition of the septic tank(s).
- a detailed site plan showing all existing features of the property, including all structures on the property, drainage features, existing well and septic system locations, and distances to property lines, easements, and surface water bodies, if applicable.
- A document showing property ownership, such as a property tax ID or a contract for deed or sale of the property.
- an interior floor plan of the residence or building the failed septic system serves, showing number of bedrooms, exterior dimensions of the structure and total heated and cooled square footage of the structure.
Modification of Existing Systems
When some types of building additions are constructed, such as adding a bedroom to an existing house, purchasing a larger mobile home, or addition of office space or changes in business practices, an existing septic system may no longer be able to process the increased amount of wastewater produced. The septic system must be modified, and a modification permit must be obtained. This permit fee is $320. This fee includes: the permit application fee, a detailed site evaluation and soil analysis to determine placement and sizing of the increased drainfield and new septic tank (if applicable), system construction specifications, and the installation and final connection inspections to ensure the septic system meets all applicable State Codes and required setbacks.
The owner of a property, or the owner's authorized agent (someone the property owner designates in writing) may apply for the system permit. Documents required to apply for the permit are:
- a "pumpout certification letter" from a licensed septic tank pumper showing size and structural condition of the septic tank(s).
- a detailed site plan showing all existing features of the property, including all structures on the property, drainage features, existing well and septic system locations, and distances to property lines, easements, and surface water bodies (if applicable).
- A document showing property ownership, such as a property tax ID or a contract for deed or sale of the property.
- an interior floor plan of the residence or building the existing septic system serves, showing number of bedrooms, exterior dimensions of the structure and total heated and cooled square footage of the structure, and a diagram of the addition to be built onto the existing building (if applicable).
Reapproval for Existing Septic Systems
When electrical service has been disconnected from an existing house, mobile home, or business for a period of time, an existing system permit may need to be obtained in order for the service to be restored. If there is no change in estimated wastewater flows, such as replacing an older mobile home with a new home of similar size and number of bedrooms, the existing septic tank may not require pumping out. This existing system permit costs $125. This fee includes the permit application and a field evaluation by a member of the Environmental Health staff to determine that all setbacks are met and that there is no indication of failure of the septic system.
The owner of a property, or the owner's authorized agent (someone the property owner designates in writing) may apply for the existing system permit. Documents required to apply for the permit are:
- a "pumpout certification letter" from a licensed septic tank pumper showing size and structural condition of the septic tank(s). This may not be required in some cases.
- a detailed site plan showing all existing features of the property, including all structures on the property, drainage features, existing well and septic system locations, and distances to property lines, easements, and surface water bodies (if applicable).
- A document showing property ownership, such as a property tax ID or a contract for deed or sale of the property.
- an interior floor plan of the residence or building the existing septic system serves, showing number of bedrooms, exterior dimensions of the structure and total heated and cooled square footage of the structure.
Please contact Paul Muller at (386) 758-1058 for more information or to be referred to an Environmental Health Professional for questions about the permitting process.
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