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County staff to rework permitting process after Florida DEP takes over septic permits in August
Summary
Columbia County building and zoning staff proposed a new site-use prerequisite application and related ordinance changes after the Florida Department of Environmental Protection said it will assume septic-permitting responsibilities beginning Aug. 1; staff will return with draft ordinances and a proposed site-use checklist.
County staff told commissioners that beginning Aug. 1 the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will take over issuing septic-tank permits in Columbia County and that the change will significantly alter local permitting procedures.
David (county staff) told the board that DEP’s move “is going to what they cover and don't cover will drastically impact the way we do permits and how we have to process development as we move forward and may create the need for a site use application.” Building and zoning staff presented a draft process that would require applicants to complete a new site-use prerequisite before…
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