(a) Prior to issuance of an OWTS installation permit, the Director may require the applicant to furnish a site evaluation report with results of soil profiles, groundwater testing, and soil percolation tests performed on the site of the proposed OWTS, including the results of the tests. The Director may require additional testing, as needed to determine the site is suitable for OWTS usage. A permit for percolation testing is required.
(b) Whenever the Director requires a site evaluation report, soil percolation testing, or other testing, the testing and the preparation of all plans or drawings required by this chapter shall be done by a Qualified Professional as allowed under their license or registration. The Director may also require that the Qualified Professional demonstrate their knowledge of San Diego County ordinances and the LAMP through consultation with the Department.
(Amended by Ord. No. 6049 (N.S.), effective 6-11-81; amended by Ord. No. 9273 (N.S.), effective 12-15-00; amended by Ord. No. 10136 (N.S.), effective 4-15-11; amended by Ord. No. 10918 (N.S.), effective 10-11-24)