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Board approves vault-system variance for lot with topography and utility constraints

Custer County Board of Health · May 27, 2026

Summary

The board approved a variance allowing a 1,500-gallon vault (with required alarm) because soil treatment area and utility lines prevent a conventional septic system on the lot; the board voted to approve the variance after brief discussion.

The Board of Health approved a request for a vault-system variance for a property that cannot accommodate a conventional soil-treatment area due to lot size, topography and utility-line placement.

Staff described the request: the lot requires a vault system because there is insufficient space for a soil treatment area and utility lines cross the lot. Board members asked technical questions about lid access and alarm requirements; staff confirmed a 1,500-gallon vault and that an alarm system is required.

A motion to approve the Harvey outs variance for the vault system was made, seconded and passed after the board voted. The staff will file the variance approval in the project record.

Quote: "It has it's mandatory 1500 gallons," staff said when describing the proposed vault system.

Next steps: Staff will complete permitting and condition compliance checks (alarm system and lid configuration) before installation; no fiscal impact to the county was reported at the meeting.

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