Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Boston Township, Indiana

Rules another office applies inside Boston Township

Boston 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)

  Onsite (septic) sewage systems for residential homes inside Boston township, Wayne County, Indiana, administered by the Wayne County Health Department (county-wide service area that includes Boston township)

  • The health department inspects residential sewage disposal systems within Wayne County limits, which include Boston township.
  • Whether a given system is compliant depends on the health department review and permit described on the on-site sewage page.
  • The Wayne County Health Department page cites no township-level septic authority; septic is administered at county level.
  • Township-specific septic rules were not found.

  “to ensure the health and safety of local residents, the wayne county health department inspects all residential sewage disposal systems with wayne county limits.”

• Septic permitRequired

  Installation of a residential onsite sewage system inside Boston township, Wayne County, Indiana (county health department permit that covers the whole county, including Boston township)

  • Permit issued by the Wayne County Health Department; the page does not state the fee or application steps.
  • System sizing: number of bedrooms and bedroom equivalents multiplied by 150 gallons per day per bedroom, divided by the soil loading rate.
  • Soil loading rate is determined during a site inspection by registered soil scientists.
  • The office keeps a list of onsite sewage system installers, available on request or online.

  design flow per bedroom: 150 gallons per day per bedroom (divided by the soil loading rate determined by a registered soil scientist)

  “onsite sewage systems installed in wayne county are regulated, permitted, and inspected by the health department.”

• Septic inspectionRequired

  Residential onsite sewage systems inside Boston township, Wayne County, Indiana (county health department inspection that covers the whole county, including Boston township)

  • The health department inspects all residential sewage disposal systems within Wayne County limits.
  • Inspection timing and procedure are not stated on the page.

  “onsite sewage systems installed in wayne county are regulated, permitted, and inspected by the health department.”

• Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)

  Plats and replats of subdivisions involving unincorporated land in Boston township, Wayne County, Indiana

  • Applies to subdivisions involving unincorporated lands under the county plan commission's jurisdiction.
  • Plat standards include minimum width, depth and area of lots, public way widths and grades, and extension of water and sewer services (§ 155.021).
  • Subdivision regulation is in Chapter 155 of the county code; the Amlegal disclaimer notes the posted code may not reflect the most current legislation.

  “the county plan commission or plat committee have exclusive control over the approval of plats and replats, of subdivisions involving unincorporated lands in the county, under its jurisdiction.”

Still unanswered

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

• Building permit — New residential construction inside Boston township
• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builder permit exemption for a home inside Boston township
• Building code adopted — Building code adoption affecting new homes in Boston township, Wayne County, Indiana
• Inspections — Building inspection for new homes inside Boston township
• Certificate of occupancy — Certificate of occupancy for a new home inside Boston 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.