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 Instructions for Having Property Evaluated
for a On-Site Wastwater System
NOTICE: Property owners and persons requesting site evaluations
for On-Site Wastwater permits are strongly encouraged to determine any
applicable zoning authority having jurisdiction over the property to be evaluated
and comply with any and all requirements which will need to be met before improvements
are made to the property. The issuance of a Permit (On-Site Wastwater Permit)
by the Health Department in no way guarantees issuance of any other permits.
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a On-Site Wastwater System
Download Application for Improvement Permit and
The application for an Improvement Permit or Authorization For Construction is not considered complete
until payment and site plan have been received.
Authorization for Wastewater System Construction
Before a property parcel can be evaluated, the following information must be provided:
- Tax map (parcel ID) of the property to be evaluate. Recording information (Register of Deeds)
- Complete the application for Improvement Permit and/or Authorization for Construction.
A site plan or survey plat must accompany each application.
Attached is a checklist for preparation of a site plan.
- Application for an Improvement Permit that is valid for 5 years must include:
A site plan or a survey plat of the property that shows:
Download Site Plan Information Sheets here
- Dimensions of the property.
- Proposed location of the house. Show setbacks to house site to the road and the side property line.
Provide approximate house dimensions
- Preferred driveway location.
- Any future structures or improvements to the property such as garages, workshops, pools, etc.
- Any existing on-site wastewater systems and wells on your property and on your neighbor's property within 100' of your property line.
- Any easement or rights of way on the property.
- Any designated wetlands on the property.
- The proposed drinking water source.
- Application for an Improvement Permit that is valid without expiration
must include :
- A survey plat of the lot prepared by a Registered
Land Surveyor. Prepared at a scale of one inch equals no more than sixty
feet and indicates:
- Dimensions of the property.
- Specific location of the building to be put on the property.
- Site for the proposed wastewater system.
- Location of water supplies and surface waters.
- OR -
- If the lot has been recorded at the Register of Deeds Office,
provide a copy of the recorded plat along with a site plan drawn to scale and contains
all the information requested in number 3 above.
Helpful Hint: Contact the Register of Deeds Office 828-349-2095 to see if a survey map of your property already exists.
The property must be prepared as follows prior to site evaluation by an authorized agent of the Health Department:
- Locate and mark all survey corners of the lot, or of the proposed lot.
If a new lot is proposed that has not been surveyed, locate and mark an existing survey iron,
which can be used as a reference point for the new lot. Then mark the proposed corners of the lot
in the field. Corners and lot lines must be established prior to any evaluation.
- Clearly locate and mark on the property you wish us to evaluate all the items identified on the site plan or survey plat.
- The site must be made readily accessible for the evaluation.
Please call (828) 349-2490 when the site has been prepared
in accordance with these instructions. Under normal circumstances site evaluation should be completed
within 4 weeks. You will be contacted by phone to co-ordinate meeting Health Department staff
during site evaluation activities.
ON-SITE WASTEWATER SERVICE APPLICATION RESIDENTIAL FEES
The fee is due at the time of application and is NONREFUNDABLE IF A
SITE VISIT IS MADE. Fee schedule effective March 11, 2008 (fees are subject
to change without notice):
| Description |
Gallons Per Day |
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Fee |
On-Site Wastewater
Improvement Permit &/or
Authorization to Construct for RV
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0 - 120 |
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$250.00 |
| Addition to System - Per Bedroom |
120 |
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$250.00 |
| Improvement Permit Only |
240-360 |
2-3 Bedroom |
$500.00 |
| Authorization To Construct Only |
240-360 |
2-3 Bedroom |
$500.00 |
| Improvement Permit & Authorization To Construct |
240-360 |
2-3 Bedroom |
$500.00 |
| Improvement Permit Only |
480-600 |
4-5 Bedroom |
$1,000.00 |
| Authorization To Construct Only |
480-600 |
4-5 Bedroom |
$1,000.00 |
| Improvement Permit & Authorization To Construct |
480-600 |
4-5 Bedroom |
$1,000.00 |
| Residential Rates for 6 Bedrooms and above, see Commercial Rate |
720 or above |
6 Bedrooms or above |
$1.65/gal |
| Residential Repair |
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$80.00 |
| Relocate Tank |
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$165.00 |
| Mobile Home Reconnect-Site Visit |
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$80.00 |
| Consultative Visit |
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$80.00 |
| Return Visit Fee (Incomplete Site Preparation, Partial Final, etc.) |
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$80.00 |
| Commercial |
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$1.65/gal |
| Consultant's Proposal - same as residential and commercial |
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Private Drinking Water Wells
Private Drinking Water Well Construction |
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$375.00 |
| Private Drinking Well Repair |
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$80.00 |
NOTE: More than two (2) homes on one system, commercial rate applies.
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ON-SITE WASTWATER SERVICE APPLICATION COMMERCIAL FEES
Effective: MARCH 11, 2008
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| Description |
Gallons Per Day |
Fee |
| Commercial Improvement Permit |
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$1.65/Gallon |
| Commercial Authorization To Construct |
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$1.65/Gallon |
| Commercial Improvement Permit & Authorization To Construct |
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$1.65/Gallon |
| Non-Residential Repair |
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$.42/Gallon |
| Consultative Contact |
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$80.00 |
| Return Visit For Incomplete Site Preparation |
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$80.00 |
| Relocate Tank |
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$165.00 |
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DEFINITIONS:
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Improvement Permit (IP)
An improvement permit shall include:
- For permits that are valid without expiration, a plat or,
for permits
that are valid for five years, a site plan.
- A description of the facility the proposed site is to serve.
- The proposed wastewater system and its location.
- The design wastewater flow and characteristics.
- The conditions for any site modifications.
- Any other information required by the rules of the Commission.
Authorization to Construct (AC)
The Construction Authorization shall be issued by an authorized agent for the installation of
a wastewater system when it is found that the Improvement Permit conditions and rules in this
Section are met. The Construction Authorization shall contain conditions regarding system type,
system layout, location, and installation requirements. It shall be the responsibility of the
property owner to ensure that a valid Construction Authorization is obtained prior to
the construction or repair of a system and prior to the construction, location, or relocation of a
residence, place of business, or place of public assembly.
Operation Permit (OP)
Prior to any on-site wastewater system being covered by an installer or placed into service, a
final inspection must be completed by an authorized agent of the Health Department. An Operation
Permit will be issued when all requirements of the final inspection have been satisfied. No Certificate of Occupancy (CO)
can be issued by the Building Department without a valid OP.
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