Section 36.555

Other

• Minimum width of easement for sewage conveyance lines15 ft

  Easements are required for conveyance lines of not less than 15 feet in width for all sewage conveyance lines

• Minimum depth of sewage conveyance lines24 in

  Conveyance lines shall be installed to a minimum depth of 24 inches.

• Minimum separation between drain fields and property lines10 ft

  the area for each drain field shall be at least 10 feet from all other drain fields and 10 feet from the property lines of the subject lot.

• Lot size threshold prohibiting individual septic systems21,500 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  The Agent shall not approve the use of individual septic systems for any subdivision containing lots of less than 21,500 square feet.

• Lot size threshold requiring public or centralized water21,500 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Every subdivision, condominium or cluster development containing any lots of less than 21,500 square feet shall be provided with either a public or centralized water system

• Maximum number of lots using remote septic in minor subdivisions1 lots

  No more than one lot within any minor subdivision shall be allowed to utilize a remote system.

• Maximum percentage of lots using remote septic in major subdivisions20 pct

  No more than 20 percent of the lots within any major subdivision shall be permitted to utilize a remote system.

• Minimum utility easement width16 ft

  Easements of not less than 16 feet in width shall be provided for water, sewer, power lines and other utilities