A. 
A state sanitary permit is required for every POWTS installation, component replacement or system modification and every renewal, revision, transfer or change of plumber to an existing sanitary permit. Each shall require a separate and individual application. The Grant County Conservation, Sanitation and Zoning Department reserves the right to refuse incomplete or incorrectly prepared application(s).
(1) 
A sanitary permit application and design plan shall be submitted for review with all appropriate documentation per Article IV, §§ 225-25 and 225-26 and Article VI with review fees to the Grant County CS&Z Department. Design plans must bear the original stamp of an architect, engineer, registered POWTS designer or master plumber. All documentation must be the original and bear original signatures when applicable.
(2) 
A sanitary permit for POWTS component replacement and/or modification shall require that all existing or remaining components of the POWTS be evaluated for compliance to the Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time originally installed, including a soil and site evaluation report for those POWTS components that utilize in-situ soil for treatment or dispersal.
(3) 
As part of a sanitary permit application for a holding tank, the owner shall enter into a Grant County holding tank agreement. This agreement shall require the holding tank owner to agree to have a water meter installed in the structure(s) to be serviced by the holding tank and to be responsible for the purchase, installation, maintenance and repair of the water meter(s). Also this agreement shall require the holding tank owner to enter into a servicing contract with a licensed septage service operator (pumper) who shall submit to the Grant County CS&Z Department as prescribed by the management plan a report on all servicing events for the holding tank, including water meter readings.
(4) 
A permit revision is required when a change in use or component(s) or a design modification is proposed to a previously approved sanitary permit POWTS design. Applications for a sanitary permit revision must be submitted prior to the existing permit expiring for review to the CS&Z Department and shall include review fees and all applicable documentation with state-approved design revision and/or variance as required by the Wisconsin Administrative Code. A design revision may require the management and maintenance agreement management plan be amended including servicing agreement(s) and contract(s).
(a) 
If during an installation inspection a change in use, component(s) or a design modification is identified that would require a permit revision to the POWTS design, an application for sanitary permit revision shall be submitted to the Grant County CS&Z Department within 30 days from the date of inspection.
(5) 
A POWTS modification permit is required when adding, changing or modifying a POWTS component of an existing POWTS design(s), for example, but not limited to, the alteration or addition to an existing drain field, the addition of an effluent filter, the addition or relocation of holding or treatment tank(s), the addition of a private interceptor main, or to accommodate an increase in wastewater flow and/or contaminant load that would require the existing POWTS be modified.
(6) 
A change of plumber permit is required when changing the plumber of record from an approved sanitary permit to a different plumber. An approved POWTS design plan must bear the original stamp of an architect, engineer or registered POWTS designer to allow the use of the existing plan by the new plumber. If the existing plan does not bear an original stamp of an architect, engineer or registered POWTS designer, a new POWTS design would then be required for the new plumber to install the POWTS.
(7) 
A sanitary permit renewal application must be received and approved by the CS&Z Department prior to the existing permit expiring. Applications for sanitary permit or County sanitary permit renewal shall be signed by the original plumber of record and include all applicable document renewals.
(8) 
A permit transfer is required for the transfer of a valid sanitary permit from the current permit holder to a new owner. All management and maintenance requirements and servicing responsibilities transfer to the new owner and shall not affect the original sanitary permit expiration date. Applications for permit transfer shall be signed by the original plumber of record, with documentation to support the change in property ownership and submitted prior to the existing permit expiring.
B. 
Permit posting card. Permit posting cards issued by the Grant County CS&Z Department to the property owner shall serve as the sanitary permit and/or County (sanitary or use) permit. The permit card shall contain all the information required by Wis. Statute Ch. 145 and this chapter. The original sanitary permit posting card shall be returned as part of a sanitary permit application for a permit transfer or a permit renewal. The permit card shall be displayed at the site in such a manner that it will be visible from the road abutting the lot during all construction phases. Failure to display the permit card is a violation of this chapter.
C. 
Permit denial. Permit applications submitted for review to the Grant County CS&Z Department found not in compliance with applicable provisions of the Wisconsin Statutes and Wisconsin Administrative Code or this chapter shall be denied. Reasons for the denial shall be forwarded to the property owner(s) and plumber of record and when appropriate, Department of Safety and Professional Services representative(s). An applicant may appeal the decision in accordance with Ch. 68, Wis. Stats., and Article VII, § 225-32B.
A Grant County sanitary permit is required for POWTS reconnections and for items not governed under a state sanitary permit.
A. 
Reconnect permit. A Grant County sanitary reconnect permit is required when a structure serviced by an existing POWTS is replaced or rebuilt with a new or different structure or before a disconnected POWTS may be reconnected. A County sanitary permit for POWTS reconnection shall require all existing or remaining POWTS components be evaluated for compliance to the Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time originally installed including a soil and site evaluation report for those POWTS components that utilize in-situ soils for treatment or dispersal. Applications for a reconnect permit shall include supporting documentation that the existing POWTS is functioning properly, not failing and capable of handling the proposed wastewater flow and contaminant loads. The existing POWTS shall be entered into the Grant County POWTS management and maintenance program or amend the existing management plan including servicing agreement(s) and contract(s).
(1) 
A Grant County sanitary reconnect permit is not required when replacing a structure with a new or different structure within two years from the date of original sanitary permit issuance. To allow reconnect permit exception the original or most recent plumber of record shall be required to submit a statement that the existing POWTS was not altered and that the wastewater flow or contaminant loads have not been modified.
(2) 
A Grant County sanitary reconnect permit application shall be prepared and submitted per Article IV, §§ 225-25 and 225-26, with the following:
(a) 
A report by a certified septage servicing operator on the condition of all existing holding or treatment components, including capacities, water tightness, baffles, risers and riser covers.
(b) 
A soil and site evaluation report with the added verification of the existing POWTS dispersal area size and the vertical elevation of the infiltration surface of the existing POWTS and elevation of any limiting factor unless a valid report is on file with the CS&Z Department that would support the existing POWTS.
(c) 
A report by a credentialed person per § SPS 383.25(2)(d)3, Wis. Adm. Code, as to the condition of the existing POWTS components, including but not limited to pumps, inspection pipes, filters, switches, alarms, electrical systems, and that the existing POWTS is not failing.
B. 
Camper unit transfer container use permit. A Grant County camper unit transfer container use permit shall be prepared and submitted per Article IV, §§ 225-25 and 225-26, with the following:
(1) 
The applicant shall submit as part of an application a detailed plot plan per Article IV, § 225-26C, depicting the camper unit and transfer container location with servicing access and horizontal and vertical setbacks.
(2) 
The applicant shall provide as part of an application the state product approval letter, any installation or servicing instructions and size (in gallons) for the transfer container.
(3) 
The applicant as part of an application shall enter into a Grant County transfer container installation and maintenance agreement and a servicing contract with a licensed septage service operator (pumper) to establish the property owner(s) installation, maintenance and servicing responsibilities.
(4) 
A camper unit transfer container must be a state-approved product for the use servicing one camper unit per container. The container shall be installed under the camper unit whenever possible or placed no more than 12 inches horizontally from the camper body recessed into the finish grade no more than four inches with adequate anchoring to prevent flotation and with provisions made to protect the unit from physical damage. The pumping, transporting and disposal of the contents shall be in accordance with Ch. NR 113, Wis. Adm. Code, and shall be maintained pursuant to this chapter
C. 
Vault, privy permit. A Grant County vault privy nonplumbing sanitation system permit application shall be prepared and submitted per Article IV, §§ 225-25 and 225-26, with the following:
(1) 
The applicant shall submit as part of an application a detailed plot plan per Article IV, § 225-26C, depicting the vault privy location with servicing access and horizontal and vertical setbacks.
(2) 
The applicant shall provide as part of an application the state product approval letter, installation instructions and size (in gallons) for the vault (tank).
(3) 
The applicant as part of an application shall enter into a Grant County vault privy installation and maintenance agreement and a servicing contract with a licensed septage service operator (pumper) to establish the property owner(s) installation, maintenance and servicing responsibilities.
If the POWTS, POWTS component, vault privy or sanitary device is not installed, inspected, and approved by the Grant County Conservation, Sanitation and Zoning Department, the permit for the installation shall expire two years from the date of issuance. A sanitary permit, County sanitary permit or County use permit must be renewed prior to the expiration date of the original or most recent issued permit by written application to the Grant County CS&Z Department. Approved permit renewals are effective for two-year periods thereafter.
Sanitary permit applications shall be prepared and submitted pursuant to § SPS 383.21(2), Wis. Adm. Code, composed of all original documents with the following but not limited to any additional information or documentation requested by the Grant County Conservation, Sanitation and Zoning Department:
A. 
A completed permit application with parcel identification number, legal description, and site address.
B. 
Soil and site evaluation report per Article III, § 225-14.
C. 
System design plans per Article IV, § 225-26.
D. 
Recorded documents per Article III, § 225-20, with recording fee.
E. 
A management and maintenance agreement and management plan per Article VI.
F. 
When any official state action is required as part of a proposed POWTS design, the original approval letter and, when applicable, design plan bearing an original stamp of approval from the Wisconsin Department of SPS.
G. 
The Grant County CS&Z Department may require floodplain, wetland and/or property line delineations for a proposed POWTS area and building site related to the POWTS design. This may require vertical grade elevations to be tied to floodplain elevation datum and/or property lines located by a registered land surveyor.
A POWTS design plan submitted for review to the Grant County CS&Z Department shall comply with the requirements of § SPS 383.22, Wis. Adm. Code, composed of all original documents with the following but not limited to any additional information or documentation requested by the Grant County CS&Z Department:
A. 
A cover page that identifies the title (project name), location, parcel ID number, design manual(s) used with SDB number(s), index of content, signed, sealed, and dated by and with the license number of the submitting individual pursuant to § SPS 383.22(2)(c)1 or 2, Wis. Adm. Code.
B. 
A detailed construction plan depicting how the system is to be installed, with sizing, installation, operation requirements, including manufacturer-specific cross-article drawings for each holding, treatment, dosing, filter, and POWTS dispersal component used.
C. 
A detailed site plan pursuant to § SPS 383.22(2)(a)4c, Wis. Adm. Code, that delineates all new and existing POWTS components, property lines, structures and roads with all separating distances and dimensions.
If weather and/or site soil condition were to inhibit the installation of the drain field component of an approved POWTS design or when connection to public sewer is pending and the treatment tank component is to be used for influent (sewage) storage for a limited period of time to allow occupancy or continued occupancy of the dwelling, a limited use agreement is required. A limited use agreement shall include Department of Natural Resources public sewer approval verification, with a written statement from the municipality or sanitary district, verifying the date that public sewer will be available for connection or an issued sanitary permit for a soil-based POWTS design with state approvals when applicable. Limited use agreements are valid for six months only and are subject to an administrative fee. Upon entering into a Grant County limited use agreement the property owner(s) shall agree to:
A. 
Connect to a preapproved public sewer once it becomes available or, if public sewer fails to become available as planned, to have a soil and site evaluation report performed on the parcel and if the site will support a soil-based POWTS design to permit, install and connect to the POWTS.
B. 
Install and connect to the drain field component of the preapproved soil-based POWTS design.
C. 
Properly abandon any tank(s) within 30 days of permanent connection to public sewer.
D. 
Enter into a service contract with a licensed septage service operator (pumper).