Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Village of Slate Springs, Mississippi

Rules another office applies inside Village of Slate Springs

Village of Slate Springs 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)

  On-site wastewater disposal inside Slate Springs village limits under the Mississippi Department of Health statewide program.

  • The state program distinguishes central-sewer connections from on-site wastewater disposal systems.

  “By law, you must apply to us and install a septic system from the Permit we issue.”

• Septic permitRequired

  Installation of an on-site wastewater disposal system inside Slate Springs village limits.

  • The permit is also required for a water meter.

  “The Permit is required for a water meter and the installation of an on-site wastewater disposal system.”

• Off-grid sanitationLimited

  Wastewater disposal inside Slate Springs village limits.

  • Wastewater must be routed to a central sewer system or septic system.
  • Gray water may not be discharged on the ground, ditches, or bodies of water.

  “Mississippi does not recognize gray water. Anything that could be considered gray water in other states is classified as wastewater in Mississippi. All wastewater is required to pipe into a central sewer system or a septic system for proper disposal. No “gray water” can be discharged on the ground, ditches, or bodies of water.”

• Well permitLimited

  Water wells inside Slate Springs village limits.

  • A groundwater-withdrawal permit is required for water wells with surface casing diameters of 6 inches or greater.
  • Some exclusions apply.

  surface casing diameter: >= 6 inches (Some exclusions apply to this requirement.)

  “State law requires that you obtain a groundwater withdrawal permit for water wells with surface casing diameters 6-inches or greater in diameter. Some exclusions apply to this requirement.”

• Mandatory utility hookupConditional

  Obtaining a permanent water-meter connection inside Slate Springs village limits.

  • A permanent sewage-disposal solution must be available.
  • The solution may be a sewer line or septic system.
  • If public sewer is unavailable, application to the state on-site wastewater program is required.

  “State law requires you have permanent sewage disposal solution available to receive a permanent water meter. Permanent sewage disposal solutions can be a sewer line or septic system. You must have a sewer option before a water utility can make a connection to your property. If public sewer is not available in your area, you will have to apply to us for the proper paperwork.”

• Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)

  On-site wastewater suitability review for subdivision lots inside Slate Springs village limits.

  • The state review is general to the subdivision.
  • Septic-system options are determined lot by lot based on the lot and plot plan.

  “A subdivision is reviewed by MSDH on a general basis, with the intention that the lots are sized appropriately to support a residence and septic system. The septic system options available are determined on a lot-by-lot basis. It is possible that you and your neighbor will have different septic system options on the Permits, based on the merits of the lot and the plot plan.”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Village of Slate Springs or Calhoun County directly.

• Building permit — Residential construction inside Slate Springs village limits.
• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-built residences inside Slate Springs village limits.
• Building code adopted — Building construction inside Slate Springs village limits.
• Inspections — Residential building inspections inside Slate Springs village limits.
• Certificate of occupancy — New residential occupancy inside Slate Springs village limits.

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.