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

Rules another office applies inside Town of Richton

Town of Richton does not set these itself; the county, a health district or the state does, and they apply to every address inside its limits.

• Building code adoptedPartial

  Buildings inside Richton town limits that are state-owned or state-agency-owned, used for public assembly, or at least 75 feet high and covered by the Mississippi Fire Prevention Code.

  • The state code applies to public-assembly buildings except where a county or municipality has adopted a fire-prevention code with standards not less stringent than the state code.
  • For buildings at least 75 feet high, a local code with standards not less stringent than the state code and its enforcement mechanism applies instead.
  • The source states that the State Fire Marshal adopted the 2024 IFC and IBC as of July 1, 2024.

  “not less than seventy-five (75) feet in height”

• Who permits septicState (with conditions)

  Individual on-site wastewater systems inside Richton town limits.

  • This claim concerns individual on-site wastewater systems, not municipal sewer-collection rules.
  • MSDH identifies Perry County as part of its South Region.

  “The terms in this Chapter apply as stated unless otherwise specified for an Individual On-site Wastewater Disposal System (IOWDS) [...] Division – the Mississippi State Department of Health, Division of On-site Wastewater.”

• Septic permitRequired

  Installation of an on-site wastewater disposal system or obtaining a water meter for a residence inside Richton town limits.

  • The permit requirement is stated for a water meter and installation of an on-site wastewater disposal system.
  • For a permanent water meter, state law requires a permanent sewage-disposal solution; where public sewer is unavailable, the applicant must apply to MSDH for paperwork.

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

• Off-grid sanitationLimited

  Wastewater disposal from a residence inside Richton town limits.

  • Mississippi does not recognize gray water.
  • All wastewater must be piped to a central sewer system or septic system.
  • No gray water may be discharged on the ground, ditches, or bodies of water.

  “Mississippi does not recognize gray water.”

• Mandatory utility hookupConditional

  A permanent water-meter connection serving property inside Richton town limits.

  • State law requires a permanent sewage-disposal solution for a permanent water meter.
  • A permanent sewage-disposal solution may 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. 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 components of subdivisions inside Richton town limits.

  • This claim is limited to Mississippi Department of Health on-site-wastewater review and approval; it does not establish a general Richton subdivision ordinance.

  “Commercial Developments (Subdivisions, Manufactured, Multi-family, RV Campgrounds/Lodging Parks)”

• Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

  MSDH on-site-wastewater applications for property inside Richton town limits.

  • Online payment is subject to a processing fee.
  • All fees are subject to change.
  • Additional costs may be included if the online application is not used.

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

  “Subdivision is currently $325 + $6.50/lot”

Still unanswered

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

• Building permit — Residential construction inside Richton town limits.
• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-built residences inside Richton town limits.
• Inspections — Residential construction inside Richton town limits.
• Certificate of occupancy — Residential occupancy inside Richton town limits.
• Local zoning — Land inside Richton 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.