Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 26 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT › Part 1 - SUBTITLES 01-07 › Subtitle 04 - REGULATION OF WATER SUPPLY, SEWAGE DISPOSAL, AND SOLID WASTE › Chapter 26.04.02 - Sewage Disposal and Certain Water Systems for Homes and Other Establishments in the Counties of Maryland Where a Public Sewage System Is Not Available › Section 26.04.02.03 - On-Site Sewage Disposal Permits

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. An applicant shall submit an application
				  for an on-site sewage disposal permit in a form required by the Approving
				  Authority and shall include a site plan, which identifies soil evaluations,
				  percolation and other test locations, proposed system design, existing and
				  proposed improvements, proposed BAT or other treatment methods and the location
				  of existing and proposed wells to serve the property, along with any relevant
				  datum concerning wells or disposal systems within 100 feet of the property
				  line, and any additional information the Approving Authority may
				  request
B. The Approving Authority
				  may issue a permit for an on-site sewage disposal system if it determines that
				  the site and proposed design can safely dispose of sewage and conform with
				  applicable laws and regulations. Within 30 days of a permit denial, the
				  applicant shall be notified in writing as to the reason for denial.
C. In determining whether or not to issue an
				  on-site sewage disposal permit, the Approving Authority shall evaluate the
				  appropriateness and design of the proposed system. The review shall include
				  consideration of all site evaluation information.
D. The applicant is responsible for
				  submitting or making available all soils information, design specifications and
				  other data that may be required by the Approving Authority to complete its
				  permit review responsibilities.
E.
				  A person may not construct or attempt to construct an on-site sewage disposal
				  system without first receiving a permit from the Approving Authority. A person
				  may not alter an on-site sewage disposal system or cause it to receive any
				  increase in flow or change in the character of wastewater unless permitted by
				  the Approving Authority.
F. A
				  person may not construct or alter any structure, residence, floating home, or
				  commercial establishment served or to be served by an on-site sewage disposal
				  system or private water supply system, and a county or municipality may not
				  issue, if applicable, a building permit or a use permit for the desired new
				  construction or alteration, until the Approving Authority has:
(1) Issued both an on-site sewage disposal
				  permit and a well construction permit for facilities served by an on-site
				  sewage disposal system and a private water supply system;
(2) Issued an on-site sewage disposal permit
				  for facilities served by an on-site sewage disposal system and a public water
				  supply system;
(3) Issued a well
				  construction permit for facilities served by a private water supply system and
				  public sewerage; or
(4) Certified
				  the existing on-site sewage disposal and water supply systems as capable of
				  treating and disposing the existing sewage flows and meeting the water demand
				  and any reasonable foreseeable increase in sewage flows or water demand. The
				  Approving Authority shall consider the number of bedrooms, total enclosed
				  living space and changes that affect the volume or character of the wastewater
				  in making this determination.