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Septic Authorization Renewal for Hardships

Application Instructions

Septic Authorization Renewals are required under DEQ Rules to keep in service approved septic systems for hardship cases.  The Authorization Notice remains in effect for a specified period not to exceed 5 years, but may not exceed cessation of the hardship. The Authorization Notice may be extended for additional periods upon application in accordance with the DEQ requirements.  (OAR, Chapter 340, Division 71)

Items Needed to Process Your Application

  1.  Existing System Information:   
    A copy of the Certificate of Satisfactory Completion (CSC) or As-Built drawing showing the components and location of the existing system.

    - OR- 

    If the Certificate of Satisfactory Completion (CSC) or As-Built drawing is unavailable, the components of the system must be carefully uncovered for determination. This includes uncovering the septic tank top, inlet and outlet, distribution or drop boxes (if there are any). The ends of all disposal field lines must also be uncovered to determine their length and fall.  This must be done with a hand shovel to avoid damaging the system.

    NOTE: All uncovering must be done before the application is accepted. 

  2.  Application for Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 340-071-0160 does not allow Marion County to accept incomplete applications. Please return the completed application form, with the appropriate fee and attachments:

    The owner must sign the application form or owner's auPDFAuthorization to Apply form is attached for your convenience.

    *Field visit required when system is more than 5-years old or if we have no record of the installation.  

  3. PDFSite Plan Requirements - Site Plan with Instructions        
    PDFSite Plan Example - Example of completed Site Plan  

  4. PDFExisting Systems Evaluation Report (Replaces Pumper Form)
    Submit an Existing System Evaluation Report completed by a licensed septic pumping service if the septic system was installed more than 5-years ago. 

  5. PDFLand Use Compatibility Statement (LUCS): 
    Required when a property is located inside the city limits, or urban growth boundary of a city. Instructions are provided with the LUCS form. PDFMinimum Setback Requirements

Return the complete​d application form, fee and attachments to Marion County Building Inspection Division