On the back of the application, draw a sketch of the property showing approximately where the house will be located. Stake the location of the house on the property 5. Contact a certified soil scientist to evaluate the soils on the site of the proposed absorption field. After the soils report has been prepared, it shall be presented to the Johnson County Health Department. The Environmental Health Specialist may wish to discuss a specific site plan.
Most sites require a specific site plan to show design feasibility.
The Environmental Health Specialist will contact you within a week, weather permitting. Proof of septic approval is required by the Johnson County Planning Commission before a building permit can be issued. To receive a permit, call the Environmentalist who inspected your property and request that a permit be issued and kept ready for pickup. You may wish to ask for an appointment with the Environmentalist if you have questions about the septic system design. The permit is then effective for one year from the date issued.