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

Rules another office applies inside Putman Township

Putman 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 septicCounty (with conditions)

  Private sewage (septic) systems on land inside Putman township, Fulton County, Illinois; the countywide Fulton County Health Department ordinance applies there because the ordinance covers the whole county.

  • The county health ordinance adopts by reference the Illinois Department of Public Health Private Sewage Disposal Licensing Act and Code and the Private Sewage Mound Code, and related codes and amendments.
  • Permits are issued by the Fulton County Health Department and are not transferable between persons or locations.
  • The ordinance covers construction, renovation, alteration, or extension of a private sewage disposal system within the county; it does not name townships.

  “it shall be unlawful for any person to construct, renovate, alter, or extend a private sewage disposal system within the county unless he/she holds a valid permit issued by the fulton county health department”

• Septic permitRequired

  Constructing, renovating, altering, or extending a private septic system on land inside Putman township, Fulton County, Illinois, under the countywide health ordinance.

  • Permit must be issued by the Fulton County Health Department before the work starts.
  • The health officer may refuse a permit if the application is incomplete or the property is not acceptable for the system; the ordinance also addresses public or community sewer systems.
  • Alternative systems with surface discharge must be NSF/ANSI 40 listed; NSF aerobic treatment plants may not serve seasonal, weekend, or part-time residences.
  • Curtain drains must be designed and installed per the Illinois soil classifiers interim guidance (July 2014).

  permit validity period: 1 calendar year

  “it shall be unlawful for any person to construct, renovate, alter, or extend a private sewage disposal system within the county unless he/she holds a valid permit issued by the fulton county health department”

• Septic inspectionRequired

  Installed or altered private septic systems on land inside Putman township, Fulton County, Illinois, under the countywide health ordinance.

  • The health officer inspects the proposed site before a permit is issued and makes necessary inspections for compliance.
  • The owner or occupant must give the health officer access to the property for inspections.
  • Final approval requires a visual inspection; the system may not be covered or placed in operation until the health officer inspects and approves it in writing.
  • The county recommends, but does not require, an inspection in property sales transactions.

  “any private sewage disposal system that has been installed shall not be covered or placed in operation until the installation has been inspected and approved in writing by the health officer.”

Still unanswered

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

• Building permit — Whether a building permit is required for new construction inside Putman township.
• Owner-builder exemption — Whether an owner-builder exemption applies to permits for work inside Putman township.
• Building code adopted — Whether a building code is adopted for construction inside Putman township.
• Inspections — Whether building inspections are required for construction inside Putman township.
• Certificate of occupancy — Whether a certificate of occupancy is required for buildings inside Putman township.

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.