History of Septic System Repair Regulations in Santa Cruz County
How Septic Systems Work
Basic Septic System Components
How Septic Systems DON'T Work
How Septic Systems are Regulated
Frequently Asked Questions about Septic Systems
Find your APN (Assessor's Parcel Number)
GIS Interactive Parcel Map
Santa Cruz EHS Files
Our mission is to ensure public health, safety, and protection of natural resources in Santa Cruz County. Land Use regulates new and existing development in Santa Cruz County and enforces the laws governing property maintenance. By providing and administering public services we encourage the development of a safe and healthy community and environment.
New Draft of Septic System Local Area Management Plan (LAMP) available for review. Comments due December 13, 2020
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Our program engages in a broad spectrum of land-related processes and activities:
LAMP - Local Area Management Plan for Septic Systems
Site Evaluations
Forms, Documents & Applications
Sewage Disposal Checklist
Sewage Disposal Technical Checklist
Information on Winter Water Table Testing
Sewage Disposal System Consultants
Pumper Trucks (Liquid Waste Haulers)
Wells & Drinking Water
Individual Water Systems
2019-20 Land Use Fees
Land Use Staff & Schedule
Standard Septic Systems
Alternative Septic Systems
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