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Septic installs and permits steady; Rivers Bend restaurant fire noted

Marquette County Planning & Zoning Committee · August 6, 2026

Summary

Zoning Technician Zach Hughes reported 18 septic installations inspected and 15 permits reviewed in July; he also said Rivers Bend restaurant burned down and campground work continues tied to a failing septic system.

Zoning Technician Zach Hughes told the committee his July activity included 18 septic installations inspected and 15 permits reviewed and issued. Hughes also reported 122 walk-ins in July (a 17% increase from June) and 558 phone calls (a 4% increase), reflecting higher seasonal activity.

Hughes said the Rivers Bend restaurant has burned down; campground operators are moving forward with pool-house upgrades tied to a failing septic system. No committee action was taken; the report will inform follow-up inspections and permit processing.

The technician's report covered routine enforcement and permitting trends and noted one septic onsite request prompted by a plumber; the department processed 20 TRH renewals in July as part of its administrative work.

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