On-site Wastewater Systems - Operating License Information

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What is the Operating License Fee? 

The Operating License fee is $20.

  

When is a new License required?

A new Operating License is required:

- Prior to the sale or transfer of the property of a lot that contains an OSWTS.

- At the time of Building Permit application submittal for a structure on a lot that contains an OSWTS. This includes any alteration or replacement of a structure served by an OSWTS*.

- At the time of any change of designation request submittal (see PCZO § 103 – Definitions)*.

- For any Commercial or Industrial OSWTS, every three (3) years.

*Exemption. An Operating License is not required if a License has been issued within the previous six (6) years and the number of bedrooms is not increased.

- Pennington County may require different frequencies for which an Operating License is required:
-- For non-residential structures.
-- For unique, unusual or alternative OSWTS.
-- When the OSWTS is inadequate for the current use or size of the structure it serves, as determined by Pennington County.
-- When the property is located in close proximity to surface water or within the aquifer recharge area or overlay district.
-- For any other reason that Pennington County considers necessary to protect public health, the environment or prevent a nuisance.

 

Who performs the Observation required for the Operating License?

The Observation Form is completed and submitted by the certified Liquid Waste Pumper the property owner chooses. However, a property owner can request that Pennington County Personnel be present during the observation at no additional cost.