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Septic Permit Application Types

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Septic Permit Applications

If you want to find the status of a septic permit application or inspection, use our new Septic Online Services page for quick access to the information.
 

New Septic System

Required documents for a complete application when proposing a new septic system for a vacant lot.

Failing Septic System Repair

Required documents for a complete application when an existing septic system needs repair.

Addition to Septic System

Required documents for a complete application when requesting a building change, such as a home addition or business expansion.

Septic Tank Abandonment

Required documents for a complete application when removing or collapsing septic tanks after connecting to the city sewer or a replacement tank.

Temporary Holding Tanks

Required documents for a complete application when planning to use a stationary holding tank for temporary, non-permanent use.

Variance-if application is denied

Only available if application is denied.

Septic System Annual Operating Permits

These systems require an annual operating permit:

Aerobic Treatment Units (ATU's)

Required documents for septic construction permits and annual operating permits for aerobic treatment systems. These systems are used for better sewage treatment, fitting in smaller spaces, or in areas needing higher sewage treatment levels.

Performance Based Systems

Required documents for septic construction permits and annual operating permits for performance-based systems. These systems are used for better sewage treatment, fitting in smaller spaces, reducing minimum setbacks, or allowing larger homes on small lots.

I/M Zone or Systems Receiving Commercial Waste

Required documents for septic construction permits and annual operating permits for buildings on land zoned for industrial use or handling commercial strength waste.