Permits/Inspections
Permit Information:
A District sewer and/or water permit is needed for any of the following projects:
- Installation, repair or removal of house service sewers, pump system components or water services
- Construction or expansion of structures outside an existing building foundation
- Installation of a deck or bear proof trash enclosure
- Installation, repair or removal of a grease trap, interceptor or sand-oil interceptor
- Removal of any existing structures served by District sewer and / or water
Depending on the scope of your project, other department or agency approvals may be required in order to obtain permits. These approvals are not required at submission, but must be completed and presented prior to permit issuance.
Applying for a Permit:
Residential and Commercial Permit Application (PDF 0.2MB)
To obtain a permit with the District, the owner or the owner's representative must complete a Residential and Commercial Permit Application, pay associated fees and provide a site plan to the District that includes the following information:
| Foundation cleanout(s) | Footprint of existing structure(s) and or |
| Property line cleanout(s) | Footprint of remodel / new construction |
| Mid-line and or transition cleanout(s) | All easements |
| Sewer line location, gravity and or pump | Stop and waste valve, (cannot be below grade) |
| Water service box & line locations | Existing and / or proposed irrigation |
| Fire service box & line locations | Hydronic heat, boiler, booster pump, etc. |
| Gas & electrical line locations | Bear box location (garbage box) |
| Sewer pump system |
Permit Fees:
2025 Water Rates and Connection Fees (PDF - 0.4MB)
2025 Sewer Rates and Connection Fees (PDF - 0.1MB)
Once your application has been accepted by the District, the initial plan review for residential services should be completed within 10 to 15 business days. The plan review for commercial services can take up to 30 business days.
For more information about the permit process, please call Technical Services at (530) 580-6281
Forms:
- Residential/Commercial Permit Application (PDF - 0.2MB)
- Demolition Permit Application (PDF - 0.1MB)
- Water Service with Fire Sprinkler Application (PDF - 0.5MB)
- Water Service Disconnection and Abandonment Check List (PDF - 0.1MB)
Inspections:
If you need to temporarily or permanently disconnect your water and/or sewer service, please follow directions:
Water Service Abandonment Check List (PDF 0.1MB)
Sewer Service Abandonment Check List (PDF - 0.2MB)
A District inspector must be present to inspect all permitted sewer and water work to ensure compliance with District requirements. Complete information regarding inspection can be found here.
Section 6, Sewer Ordinance 255 (PDF - 1.34MB)
To schedule an appointment for an inspection or if you have questions, please call (530) 580-6281