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Summit County Board of Health moves proposed septic/lot-size code revisions to 30-day public comment

Summit County Board of Health · May 6, 2024
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The board voted May 6 to send proposed changes to the county health code—allowing staff administrative review of some septic/lot-size variances under strict criteria—to a 30-day public comment period. Denials would still be appealable to the health officer and then the board.

Summit County’s Board of Health voted on May 6 to send proposed revisions to the county health code governing lot-size variances and wastewater system reviews to a 30-day public comment period.

Nate (environmental health; first introduced SEG 269) presented the changes, saying staff want to streamline review for small lot variances (for lots under an acre or half an acre in limited situations) when data show no threat to groundwater or surface water. He…

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