Ordinance No. 067D Individual Septic Systems

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Variances that pertain to the standards and requirements of the State of Minnesota must be approved by the affected State Agency pursuant to the requirements of the State Agency. Section 21. Permit Required. It is unlawful for any person to construct, install, modify, replace, or operate a SSTS without the appropriate permit from the Department. The issuing of any permit, variance, or conditional use under the provision of this Ordinance shall not absolve the applicant of responsibility to obtain any other required permit. Section 22. Construction Permit. A construction permit shall be obtained by the property owner or an agent of the property owner from the Department prior to the installation, construction, replacement, modification, alteration, repair, or capacity expansion of a SSTS. The purpose of this permit is to ensure that the proposed construction activity is site, designed, and constructed in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance by appropriately certified and/or licensed practitioner(s). 1. Activities Requiring a Construction Permit. A construction permit is required for installation of a new SSTS, for replacement of an existing SSTS, or for any repair or replacement of components that will alter the original function of the system, change the treatment capacity of the system, change the location of the system, or otherwise change the original system's design, layout, or function. 2. Activities Not Requiring a Permit. A construction permit is not required for minor repairs or replacements of system components that do not alter the original function of the system, change the treatment capacity of the system, change the location of the system, or otherwise change the original system's design, layout, or function. 3. Construction Permit Required to Obtain Building Permit. For any property on which a SSTS permit is required, approval and issuance of a valid SSTS Construction Permit must be obtained before a building or land use permit may be issued by the Department. 4. Conformance to Prevailing Requirements. Any activity involving an existing system that requires a Construction Permit shall require that the entire system be brought into compliance with this Ordinance. 5. Permit Application Requirements. Construction Permit applications shall be made on forms provided by the Department and signed by the applicant and appropriately Certified practitioner including the practitioner's certification number and date of expiration. The applications shall include the documents listed in items 1 through 8 below: 1. The Correct address and legal description of the property where the proposed work is to take place. 2. The name and contact information (mailing address, telephone number, and email address) of the property owner. 3. The name, contact information, and MPCA License Number of the SSTS Designer responsible for the system design. 4. Site Evaluation Report as described in Minnesota Rules, Chapter 7080.1730 and on the Department's permit application. 5. Design Report described in Minnesota Rules, Chapter 7080.2430 and on the Department's permit application. 6. Site Plan(s) for the proposed system. 7. Management Plan as described in Minnesota Rules, Chapter 7082.0600. 8. Permit Fee. Ordinance No. 67D Individual Septic Systems 11