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Council debates local control over septic permitting as county denies recent permits
Summary
Councilors discussed recent county denials of septic permits, asked staff to map septic locations in town GIS, and sought legal guidance on whether Afton can authorize septic permits within town boundaries or must rely on county/DEQ processes.
Councilors raised concerns after county officials denied several septic permit applications for properties in Afton and asked staff and legal to explore whether the town can assume permitting authority for septic systems within town limits.
The mayor and staff described ongoing work to map known septic locations in the town GIS and questioned why the county would need to authorize septic permits within Afton’s boundaries. "I want the county out of it," the mayor said, adding that the town should explore permitting possibilities with DEQ. Staff noted that enhanced septic systems require additional review and that DEQ oversight may still apply. Council asked staff and legal to report back on what the town can lawfully authorize and on any regulatory steps needed to take on local permitting or to streamline approvals when appropriate.
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