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

Town of Como’s own rules

• InspectionsRequired

  Construction covered by a Town construction-related permit inside Como town limits.

  • The Town describes inspections as applying to all construction-related permits.

  “They are responsible for permitting all construction and conducting inspections of all construction-related permits as well as issuance of Certificates of Occupancy, Fire Prevention, and Special Events.”

• Permit processPartial

  Town building-permit applications inside Como town limits.

  • The Town directs applicants to read the required information, print and complete the application, and return it to City Hall.
  • The Town states that forms are available if available or by contacting the Town; no complete form package or review standards were published on the opened page.

  “Take a moment to read all required information provided. Then print and fill out the building permit application form and return to city hall.  Should you have any additional questions, please feel free to give us a call or send us an email.  We will be happy to help you.”

Rules another office applies inside Town of Como

Town of Como 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 at properties inside Como town limits when central sewer is not available.

  • MSDH advises applicants with a sewer bill not to use the on-site wastewater application process.
  • parameters omitted

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

• Septic permitRequired

  Installation of an individual on-site wastewater disposal system inside Como town limits.

  • The applicant must apply to MSDH, install the septic system identified by MSDH's permit, use a Licensed Installer, and submit the proper paperwork to MSDH.

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

• Septic inspectionRequired

  New individual on-site wastewater disposal systems inside Como town limits using the MSDH Notice of Intent process.

  • The Certified Installer must contact MSDH 24 hours before construction begins to schedule the inspection.
  • The two-acre/five-acre exemption option does not waive Step 4 inspection; it states that only Steps 1-4 will be followed and that Final Approval is not required or desired.

  advance notice before construction: 24 hours (Certified Installer must contact the Department to schedule inspection)

  “The Certified Installer is responsible for contacting the Department 24 hours BEFORE beginning construction to schedule an inspection.”

• Off-grid sanitationLimited

  Wastewater disposal at property inside Como town limits.

  • Wastewater must be piped to a central sewer system or septic system for proper disposal.
  • No gray water may 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.”

• Mandatory utility hookupConditional

  Permanent water-meter connections for property inside Como town limits.

  • A permanent sewage-disposal solution must be available for a permanent water meter.
  • The solution may be a sewer line or septic system.
  • Where public sewer is unavailable, MSDH says the applicant must apply for the appropriate paperwork.

  “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.”

Still unanswered

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

• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-built residential construction inside Como town limits.
• Building code adopted — Construction inside Como town limits.
• Certificate of occupancy — Occupancy of buildings inside Como town limits.
• Zoning districts — Zoning districts inside Como town limits.
• Minimum dwelling size — Residential dwellings inside Como 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.