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Industrial-Manufacturing Operating Permits

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Industrial-Manufacturing Operating Permits

Chapter 381.0065 F.S. requires a building that is in an area zoned or used for industrial or manufacturing purposes (or an equivalent use) that is served by an onsite sewage treatment and disposal system (OSTDS) may not be occupied until the owner or tenant has written approval from the Florida Department of Health (DOH).

A person who owns or operates a business or facility located in these areas must obtain an annual operating permit from DOH. 


A business that proposes to occupy a building with a current operating permit must do the following to add the business to the existing operating permit.


*To check the status of a septic permit application or inspection, use our new
Septic Online Services page for quick access to the information.