Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Union Township, Illinois

Rules another office applies inside Union Township

Union Township 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 septicLocal (with conditions)

  Private sewage (septic) system installation inside Union township, Cumberland County, Illinois, administered by the Cumberland County Health Department, whose page addresses installation in Cumberland County generally

  • The Cumberland County Health Department issues construction permits and inspects installation of new or renovated private sewage systems.
  • The health department's page cites Illinois Part 905 Private Sewage Disposal Code (state standard) as the governing code.

  “the cumberland county health department issues construction permits, inspects installation of new or renovated sewage disposal systems, and conducts complaint investigations.”

• Septic permitRequired

  New or replacement private sewage system installed inside Union township, Cumberland County, Illinois (health department permit covers Cumberland County)

  • Application for a permit to install a private sewage system and the appropriate fee must be submitted to the health department for approval before installation.
  • If the system discharges to the surface, the Not Discharging to the Waters of the United States Attestation must also be completed.
  • A single-family owner-occupant may be issued a permit if they submit an appropriate application and comply with the necessary provisions.
  • Work by anyone other than the owner-occupant must be done by a licensed private sewage disposal system installation contractor or someone under that contractor's direct supervision.

  installation notice to health department: >= 48 hours (minimum notice before installation, placed by the applicant)

  “before a private sewage disposal system can be installed in cumberland county, an application for a permit to install a private sewage system and the appropriate fee must be submitted to the health department for approval.”

• Septic inspectionRequired

  Installation of new or renovated private sewage systems inside Union township, Cumberland County, Illinois

  • Inspection is by the Cumberland County Health Department during installation; applicant must give at least 48 hours' notice before installation.
  • Complaint investigations are also conducted by the health department.

  “the cumberland county health department issues construction permits, inspects installation of new or renovated sewage disposal systems, and conducts complaint investigations.”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Union Township or Cumberland County directly.

• Building permit — Building permit requirement for new homes inside Union township, Cumberland County, Illinois
• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builder exemption from permits or licensing for work inside Union township, Cumberland County, Illinois
• Building code adopted — Building code adoption for new construction inside Union township, Cumberland County, Illinois
• Inspections — Building inspection for new homes inside Union township, Cumberland County, Illinois
• Certificate of occupancy — Certificate of occupancy for new homes inside Union township, Cumberland County, Illinois

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.