Septic System Permits

Instructions for Application Documents

All forms provided in this package (with the exception of the As Built Site Plan) must be completed and uploaded to Cloudpermit along with the following other required documentation:

1. A Site Plan referenced to an up to date survey when available or to a drawing of the lot, neatly and accurately drawn, which shall indicate:
   • the dimensions of the lot (length, width);
   • the location and size of the proposed buildings & all existing buildings;
   • location of well, septic, easements (hydro, right of way etc) & driveways;
   • the setbacks of proposed building or addition from all lot lines, the road and other buildings within 3 metres, the highwater mark, and the well and septic system;
   • indicate any survey stakes that have been located;
   • the location and setbacks of the septic tank, leaching bed and any pump chamber;
   • the loading area and 15m mantle;
   • location of wells or water supply including neighbours;
   • eavestrough discharge;
   • topographical features including slope and direction of flow.
2. Any proposal for the use of a Class 4 treatment unit, other than a septic tanks, will require a copy of the B.M.E.C. approval for that system, and once completed will require submission of “as built” drawings and the maintenance agreement.
3. If the applicant is not the owner of the property, or there is more than one property owner, the owner(s) must provide a letter appointing the applicant as an authorized agent.
4. The required fees must accompany the application in accordance with Building By-law No. 2014-30, Schedule A.

Note: Incomplete applications or uploaded documents that are not completed neatly and are not able to be easily read or deciphered will not be accepted or reviewed and may be sent back to the owner or applicant.

Winter septic inspections

Winter weather affects on-site sewage installation and inspections. The Municipality of Highlands East does not conduct septic inspections during the winter months as the conditions are not conducive to installations and inspections.

When the temperatures begin to drop, call the Building Department at 705-447-0051 to ensure you can obtain an inspection.

Exceptions

In urgent circumstances, such as a failing system, exceptions can be made by calling the Building Department at 705-447-0051.

Fees

History

Prior to June 30, 2014, the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge Health Unit was contracted by the municipality to enforce Part 8 (On-Site Sewage Systems) of the Ontario Building Code. Since July 1, 2014 the Municipality of Highlands East has been administering Part 8 in-house.