Land Use Review

Land Use Review (LUR)

Any time there's a change in use that affects the existing daily wastewater design flow or flow strength allotted for the subject parcel, a Land Use Review (LUR) is required for both residential and commercial properties.  The most common trigger for a LUR is bedroom addition followed by a secondary dwelling aka ADU.  A Septic Permit Application is used to apply for LUR with total fees of $284.34 at the BRC for Onsite Wastewater review and approval of proposed changes.  Once approved, you may then apply for an Upgrade/Alteration permit to bring the system to current code & meet the onsite wastewater system requirements.  

Residential design flows as maximum gallons per day (gpd) and minimum acreage requirements for standard treatment:
Mobile home   =     125 gpd (in parks only, on private land calc'd by bedrooms)
1  bedroom       =     150 gpd     =   0.17 acres     =   1500 sqft max
2 bedroom       =     225 gpd     =   0.25 acres    =   2200 sqft max
3 bedroom       =     300 gpd    =   0.34 acres    =   2900 sqft max
4 bedroom       =     375 gpd    =   0.42 acres     =   Max sqft limits are determined by overall building coverage allowed for subject parcel - see Planning
Each add. bd   =     +75 gpd     =   0.50 acres    
*Each dwelling on a property is calculated separately, not by combining total number of bedrooms.
 

Requirements to apply for a Land Use Review (LUR):

1.  Septic Permit Application
2.  Engineered Calculations*
3.  Test Hole(s)**
4.  Fees (Cash/Check/Credit Card)

*Commercial properties have additional requirements including engineered wastewater flows from a qualified specialist.  This may also apply to small lots and properties with poor soils. 
**Test Holes are required in areas with high ground water or poor soils.  Call Town staff to verify.

This review is for sanitation purposes only.  Please contact other departments in Development Services for additional requirements and regulations.