SNHD Proposed Septic Regulations

1. Is your property currently on a septic system? *This question is required.

• Yes, ZIP code of the septic system: Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.
• No

2. What times would work best for you to attend a public outreach meeting to discuss the draft regulations? *This question is required.

• A. Weeknight (Monday-Thursday), between 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• B. Saturday morning, between 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• C. Saturday afternoon, between 1 p.m. to 3 p.m
• D. Virtual/Online session at one of the times above
• E. No preference

3. The draft regulations contain a proposal for a recurring five-year permit and a $226 fee. The fee would provide for a review of the septic system every five years and would help identify issues that could lead to costly repairs or compromise the septic system. Would you prefer this section apply to? *This question is required.

• A. New septic systems only
• B. New septic systems with existing septic system owners having an option to opt in
• C. All existing septic systems and new septic systems
• D. Other (please explain): Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

4. The draft regulations note that the minimum lot size changes would not apply to properties smaller than 0.5 acres that were registered with the Clark County Recorder’s office before the regulations take effect, if enacted.

Were you aware of this exemption? *This question is required.

• Yes
• No
• Unsure
• I would like more information about this.

5. Which of the following proposed changes are you most concerned about?

(Select up to two) *This question is required.

• A. Requiring a property transfer inspection during the sale of a property.
• B. Changing the sewer connection requirement from 400 feet to only when the sewer line is adjacent to the property.
• C. Updating minimum lot size requirements (currently 1 acre minimum with a private well / 0.25 acre minimum with shared well or municipal water).
• D. Other (please specify): Please enter an 'other' value for this selection. * This question is required.
• E. None of the above

6. Which of the following proposed changes to the proposed regulations, if included, do you think could have a positive effect on property owners?

(Select all that apply) *This question is required.

• A. Changing the sewer connection requirement from 400 feet to only when the sewer line is adjacent to the property would reduce potential connection costs.
• B. Establishing a five-year review for permit renewal would help identify potential issues with systems before they become serious.
• C. Requiring a property transfer inspection could help both the buyer and seller identify any septic system issues in advance.
• D. Introducing a waiver process so that the current process is not required for all deviations from the regulations.
• E. I do not see positive effects based on the information I have.

7. What additional services or resources would be most useful to you?

(Select all that apply) *This question is required.

• A. Well water testing services (if funding is available).
• B. Education and outreach on septic system care and maintenance.
• C. I don’t know.
• D. Other (please specify): Please enter an 'other' value for this selection. * This question is required.