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New Septic Tank Installation

Applying for new permit

Requirements are:

  1. Application ( available at the health department or download below )
  2. Soils Scientist report.
    If the property is in a subdivision, check with the health department to see if soils information is on file.
  3. Site plan.
    Plan must include the footprint of the house with dimensions, distances to property lines, location of driveway, pool or any other desired feature for the lot (tennis court, detached garage, etc.)
  4. Permitting fee of $275 for residential and $250 for commercial.
    Fee includes initial inspection of lot, designing the system and final inspection after the system is installed.
  5. Floor Plans of all levels (Complete plans not required). Must be on either letter or legal size paper.

Homeowner's Guide to Septic Tanks

Application form for construction permits and site approval for on-site sewage management system (for new construction and repair permits for septic systems)

Fees for:

New Construction Residential: $275

New Construction Commercial: Based on gallons of sytem. Contact department

Residential Repair Permit: $100

Commercial Repair Permit: Based on gallons of sytem. Contact department

Residential

  • New Residential Septic Permit Application
  • Residential Repair Permit Application

Commercial

  • New Commercial Septic Permit Application
  • Commercial Septic Repair Permit Application

Fees are due when applications are submitted.

 

Application form for existing septic system and well evaluation

Fees for:

Septic System Evaluation $125

Well evaluation $75

Septic & Well $150

Well Re-Test $50

Existing System Evaluation Application

Fees are due when applications are submitted.

 

Approval for Construction Application

Approval application for swimming pools, additions, accessory structures, and interior finishes.

Requirements:

  1. Plat of property with house and structure drawn (show dimensions of structure along with distance from structure to property lines and existing home).
  2. Floor plans (if needed). Must be on letter or legal-size paper.
  3. Application and fee of $125

Approval for Construction Application

*Note: Please check with local Planning & Zoning department for location approval.

* Users must have Adobe Acrobat Reader® installed on their computer to view or print this file.This is a free download available from the Adobe website.

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