Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Diaz, Arkansas

Rules another office applies inside Diaz

Diaz does not set these itself; the county, a health district or the state does, and they apply to every address inside its limits.

• Who permits septicState (with conditions)

  New onsite wastewater (septic) systems on land inside Diaz city limits. The statewide Arkansas Department of Health onsite wastewater rule applies there; the county's environmental health specialist acts as the authorized agent. Diaz city's own septic rules were not found.

  • Diaz city limits and county were not confirmed on an official Diaz page; Diaz is listed in Jackson County, AR by directory and reference sources only.
  • Section 4.8 says that for cities or counties with authorized agents, the authorized agent acts for the department; where none is designated, applications go to the department.

  “2.3. authorized agent. the environmental health specialist assigned to the county, or business unit by the department.”

• Septic permitRequired

  New onsite wastewater (septic) systems serving homes inside Diaz city limits, under the statewide ADH rule

  • A permit for construction must be obtained from the department or its authorized agent before construction, alteration, repair or extension of an onsite system begins.
  • Part I of the permit (construction approval) must be approved before construction starts (section 4.10.1).
  • A construction permit is valid for one year from approval (section 2.67).
  • Installer must notify the authorized agent at least 24 hours before starting work (section 4.7).
  • Permit review fee is paid to the department before Part I is issued (section 4.9).

  plan review fee, structures 1,500 sq ft or less: 30 USD (structures more than 1,500 sq ft up to 2,000 sq ft are $45; larger structures are higher under section 4.9.1)

  “4.5. permit requirement. it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, association, municipality, or governmental agency to begin construction, alteration, repair, or extension of any onsite wastewater system, owned by any other person, firm, corporation, association, municipality or governmental agency until the owner first obtains a valid permit for construction issued by the department or its authorized agent.”

• Septic inspectionRequired

  New onsite wastewater (septic) systems serving homes inside Diaz city limits, under the statewide ADH rule

  • The system must be inspected and approved by the department or its authorized agent before operation begins.
  • A permit for operation must be obtained before operation (Part II, section 4.10.2).
  • An installation inspection may be made during any phase of installation (section 4.10.2).

  “4.6. it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, association, municipality or governmental agency to begin operation of any onsite wastewater system until such system has been inspected and approved by the department or its authorized agent and the owner has first obtained a permit for operation issued by the department or its authorized agent.”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Diaz or Jackson County directly.

• Building permit — Building permits for new homes inside Diaz city
• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builder exemption inside Diaz city
• Building code adopted — Building code adoption inside Diaz city
• Inspections — Building inspections inside Diaz city
• Certificate of occupancy — Certificate of occupancy inside Diaz city

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.