Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Town of Schlater, Mississippi

Rules another office applies inside Town of Schlater

Town of Schlater 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)

  Individual on-site wastewater systems serving property inside Schlater town limits, including city-limits properties.

  • MSDH states that, within city limits, its complaint investigation is between the main sewer line and the individual residence.

  “Within city limits, we only investigate between the main sewer line and the individual residence.”

• Septic permitRequired

  Installation of an on-site wastewater disposal system serving property inside Schlater town 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.”

• Septic inspectionLimited

  A medical-exemption request for an additional parent’s trailer connection to an existing septic system inside Schlater town limits.

  • A doctor must provide a signed note that the parent can no longer live alone and that the applicant will provide care.
  • MSDH may deny the exemption if the existing septic system cannot handle the added water use.

  “An Existing Residential Inspection will be required by us. MSDH may not allow this exemption if your septic system cannot handle the additional water usage.”

• Off-grid sanitationLimited

  Wastewater disposal at residences and other properties inside Schlater town limits.

  • All wastewater must go to a central sewer system or septic system.
  • Gray water may not be discharged onto the ground, ditches, or bodies of water.

  “All wastewater is required to pipe into a central sewer system or a septic system for proper disposal.”

• Well permitLimited

  Groundwater withdrawals at wells inside Schlater town limits that require a Water Use Permit.

  • The permit application must be filed with MDEQ’s Office of Land and Water Resources before the well is drilled.
  • MDEQ’s guidance does not establish that every private residential well requires a Water Use Permit.

  “This form is to be filed with the Office of Land and Water Resources (OLWR) before the well is drilled; therefore the information in “Section B” will be estimates.”

• Mandatory utility hookupConditional

  A property inside Schlater town limits seeking a permanent water-meter connection.

  • State law requires a permanent sewage-disposal solution before a permanent water meter.
  • A permanent disposal solution can be a sewer line or septic system.
  • If public sewer is unavailable, the applicant must apply to MSDH for paperwork.

  “State law requires you have permanent sewage disposal solution available to receive a permanent water meter.”

• Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

  MSDH wastewater-system, water-meter, commercial-development, and subdivision applications serving property inside Schlater town limits.

  • Online payments have a processing fee.
  • All stated fees are subject to change.
  • Additional costs may apply if the online application is not used.

  Notice of Intent plus Final Approval: 197.5 USD · Notice of Intent plus Exemption: 100 USD · Subdivision application: 325 USD (plus $6.50 per lot)

  “Notice of Intent + Final Approval is currently $197.50”

• Permit processPublished (with conditions)

  MSDH wastewater applications serving property inside Schlater town limits.

  • MSDH requires at least a deed or survey description and a plot plan showing present and future plans.
  • MSDH states that a tax map, house plans, architect plans, and similar material may be included but are not required.

  “MSDH requires – at minimum – a description of the property in the form of your deed or survey and a plot plan that is drawn to show all current and future plans for the property.”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Town of Schlater or Leflore County directly.

• Building permit — Residential building construction inside Schlater town limits.
• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-built residences inside Schlater town limits.
• Building code adopted — Construction inside Schlater town limits.
• Inspections — Building work inside Schlater town limits.
• Certificate of occupancy — Residential occupancy inside Schlater town 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.