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Commissioners ask how enforcement works for alternative septic systems
Summary
Commissioners discussed enforcement of alternative (onsite) systems after a complaint was raised about small-lot approvals. Staff said the county attorney handles enforcement and that the process typically follows nuisance-abatement steps; Lindsay was named as the staff contact.
During commission updates, a commissioner reported that a local plumber criticized the commission’s handling of a small-lot request involving a Mr. Schilling and said many small lots already have alternative systems.
The commissioner asked staff what would happen if a property owner failed to comply with the maintenance agreement or biannual sampling required for an alternative system, asking, “what is the enforcement mechanism if someone has a problem?” Staff and other participants said enforcement is handled by the county attorney for alternative systems in Waverly and that the county-level process likely proceeds through nuisance-abatement steps. The chair and staff discussed the possibility of contracting with the county to handle enforcement and confirmed Lindsay would take responsibility for follow-up.
No formal policy change or motion was made; the exchange was a request for clarification of existing enforcement practice and an instruction for staff to follow up with the named contact.
