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SEPTIC SYSTEM INFORMATION SHEET <br />ON-STTE INSTALLATION OR ADDITION RF.OTJIRF.D: <br />- For all new construction outside districts served by municipal sewer. <br />- Any time the existing system is classified non-conforming or when the addition of <br />bedrooms, installation of mechanical or plumbing equipment, or other factors are likely <br />to affect the system. <br />PROCEDURE FOR ON-SITF INSTAT.LATION OR REPAIR <br />1.A City licensed site evaluator must perform soil testing and system design (MPCA <br />certification required). <br />Septic report must be submitted to the City Offices for review. <br />Once system design is approved, distribute report to contractors for bidding. <br />A City licensed septic contractor may then apply for permit. <br />GENERAL INFORMATION <br />When planning new home construction or additions to an existing home, both primary or <br />existing and future drainfield sites must be presened for the long term use of the property. <br />All setbacks and property lines must be verified prior to the issuance of a septic system <br />permit. <br />Once drainfield sites have been identified, snow fencing must be placed surrounding sites <br />to prevent them from damage. Vehicular traffic such as cars, trucks, earth moving <br />equipment, etc. could compact drainfield sites rendering them unusable, prohibiting <br />the timely completion of the project and or limit the long term use of the property. Snow <br />fencing must be in place prior to the issuance of a building permit.