IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS
BEFORE INSTALLING A SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM OR MAKING ANY IMPROVEMENTS TO PROPERTY, IT IS THE LANDOWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO VERIFY THAT ANY PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS CONCERNING LAND USE, ZONING, SUBDIVISION, EROSION CONTROL, FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION, WETLAND REGULATIONS AND ANY OTHER LAND DEVELOPMENT RESTRICTIONS.
A VALID CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATION AND IMPROVEMENT PERMIT FOR THE SPECIFIED USE OF THE PROPERTY MUST BE OBTAINED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF ANY BUILDING OR ELECTRICAL PERMITS. THE CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATION IS VALID FOR A MAXIMUM OF FIVE (5) YEARS FROM THE DATE IT IS ISSUED OR UPON EXPIRATION OF THE IMPROVEMENT PERMIT IT IS ISSUED FOR. IMPROVEMENT PERMITS AND CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO REVOCATION IF THE INTENDED USE OF THE PROPERTY OR CONSTRUCTION PLANS CHANGE.
THE SIGNED APPLICATION AUTHORIZES COUNTY AND STATE OFFICIALS RIGHT OF ENTRY TO CONDUCT NECESSARY INSPECTIONS.
* REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO SITE VISIT *
Prior to a site visit by an environmental health specialist, the applicant is responsible for the following:
1) Clearly mark the location of property boundaries.
2) Stake the corners of all proposed structures and outbuildings, etc. Mark the location of driveways
and swimming pools in a similar way.
3) Make the property accessible for evaluation (this may require clearing undergrowth).
4) Dig a minimum of three (3) holes about fifty (50) feet apart in a triangular formation in the
proposed septic system location. The holes should be a minimum of six (6) inches in diameter
and twenty-four (24) inches deep. Additional holes or the assistance of a backhoe may be
required.
5) Post the attached notice at the property to be evaluated in a place that is visible from the
entrance to the property. The notice can be placed in a gallon size ziploc bag to protect it from
rain.
6) Call (after the above steps have been completed) 910-947-6283 between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m. to speak with one of our office assistants or simply reply to the follow-up email that
will be sent once we receive your application. Please keep in mind that a revisit fee of $100 will be
charged if a site visit is made and the site is not vproperly prepared.
* REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
* Applicant must submit a Plot Plan indicating lot size, existing building locations, proposed building addition, swimming pool, driveway, existing wells and underground storage tank locations. The plot plan must be attached to the online application. * Applications signed by any person other than the legal owner of the property must complete the Designation of Legal Representation form and must attach the form to the application.
*** All Attachments will be requested with the application, after the electronic signature.
* APPLICATIONS AND FEES
* APPLICATIONS MAY BE COMPLETED ONLINE, EMAILED, FAXED, MAILED OR IN PERSON
* APPLICATION FEES MAY BE COMPLETED ONLINE, BY MAIL, OR IN PERSON
- ONLINE AT https://moorecountync.gov/pay (Updated 6:00 PM, Monday thru Friday)
- MAIL TO CENTRAL PERMITTING, P.O. BOX 905, CARTHAGE, N.C. 28327
- DELIVER TO THE OFFICE AT: 1048 CARRIAGE OAKS DRIVE, CARTHAGE.
* ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AFTER NINETY (90) DAYS OR AFTER VISIT TO THE
PROPERTY HAS BEEN MADE.
* APPLICATIONS ARE PROCESSED ON A FIRST COME/FIRST SERVED BASIS. IF YOUR TURN
COMES AND THE ABOVE HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED, THE NEXT APPLICATION LINE WILL BE
PROCESSED.
MCHD-ENV 1/2020
