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Board adopts Department of Environmental Health fee changes; septic program promises faster reviews
Summary
The Board of Supervisors approved a DEHQ cost-recovery ordinance for FY2025–26, waiving board policy B29 and adopting a CEQA exemption. DEHQ said it rebuilt its septic program, added two staff and now meets guaranteed review times for septic permits aimed at supporting housing.
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors on May 21 adopted the Department of Environmental Health and Quality (DEHQ) cost-recovery ordinance for fiscal year 2025–26, waived Board Policy B-29 and approved a related CEQA exemption.
Heather Buenomo, division director with DEHQ, told the board the county rebuilt its septic-system permitting program over the last three years…
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