Permits
Permits are required for all new connections to the District’s wastewater system, for reconnection of existing connections, for construction of new facilities that will be dedicated to the District, for industrial discharges, and for any other actions that might impact the District’s facilities. These requirements are given in Chapter 5 of the District’s Ordinance Code.
There are 4 classes of permits:
Class 1 (download PDF) — residential connections, both single family and multi-family
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Class 2 (download PDF) — non-residential
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Class 3 (download PDF) — construction of new sewer mains, pumping stations, or other facilities to be dedicated to the District for perpetual operation and maintenance
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Class 4 (download PDF) — all other activities including, but not limited to, industrial discharge permits, re-establishment of existing service, private waste disposal systems, and groundwater discharges, etc. Also included are any activities that interfere with any existing District facilities (See Section 301.1.1).
Fees
See How Annual Sewer Service Charges Are Calculated…
These rates are current and are re-evaluated in July of each year:
- $100 per connection or action requested, plus
- $3358 sewer connection charge per single family unit for residential permits.
- $16.79 per gallon per day of estimated discharge for non-residential permits.
The connection charge for non-residential users is a “capacity entitlement charge” and if the actual annual discharge exceeds the initial estimate an invoice for an increase of permanent capacity will be issued.
Class 3 and 4 additional fees
In addition to these fees, a deposit to cover the District’s cost for the engineering, legal, inspection, and administrative costs for Class 3 and 4 permits is required. If the actual costs exceed the deposit then the applicant will be invoiced the difference. If the costs are less than the deposit, the balance will be refunded.
More Information: Contact
For further information on Class 1 permits, contact Joann Landi, District Clerk, at 415-467-1144.
For further information on Class 2, 3, and 4 permits contact Tom Yeager, District Engineer, at 650-852-2820.