(A) Application. Before the commencement of construction, alteration, or repair of an on-site sewage system (“system install”), the owner shall apply in writing to the County Health Department for a permit (“permit”) to construct, alter, or repair an on-site sewage system. The application shall consist of an:
(1) Application form.
(2) A fee that conforms to the fee schedule ordinance approved by the Commissioners.
(3) A system drawing, and if new construction, drawing must include the location of the set- aside.
(4) A list of on-site sewage system components.
(5) As well as any other information required by the Health Officer or applicable law.
(B) Permit fees.
(1) A fee is required and such amount shall conform to the fee schedule ordinance approved by the Commissioners.
(2) A 501(c)(3) organization may be exempted from paying a permit fee at the discretion of the Health Officer.
(3) Any fee required under this section shall be paid prior to permit issuance.
(4) A receipt for the payment of such fees shall be provided by the County Health Department and all funds received from the permit fees shall be transferred to the health fund of the county.
(5) The payment of fees under this chapter is not transferable or refundable.
(C) Permit issuance.
(1) A permit, whether issued prior to or after the adoption of this chapter, shall lapse and be void if work has not been started within two years after permit issuance. A soil survey more than two years old must be reviewed by the County Health Department to determine if additional soil analysis and information is required.
(2) Because of the hazards regarding potential ground water contamination of wells through the development of subdivisions, planned developments, parcels, and other divisions of land for development, and unless a public water supply is provided, the Health Officer may, at the Health Officer's discretion, decline to issue a permit if the on-site sewage system may cause or contribute to a health hazard or an unsanitary condition.
(3) Unless a public water supply is provided, the factors to be considered by the Health Officer in making a determination on a permit include but are not limited to:
(a) The requirements of 410 I.A.C. 6-8.3 et seq.;
(b) Soil and geological conditions;
(c) The depth of the water table and the quantity of water available;
(d) Evidence of any contaminants existing in the water supply; and
(e) The number of existing or anticipated on-site sewage systems located within the general area in which the proposed on-site sewage system is to be built.
(Ord. 2013-3, passed 5-13-2013) Penalty, see § 52.99