Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Environmental Quality
Title R317 - Water Quality
Rule R317-4 - Onsite Wastewater Systems
Section R317-4-12 - Variance to Design Requirements
Current through Bulletin 2024-06, March 15, 2024
(1) An applicant may request a variance from requirements of this rule only when a property has been deemed not feasible for the design or construction of an onsite wastewater system. A variance may not be granted for separation distances from public culinary water sources.
(2) A variance may not be approved unless the applicant demonstrates that all the following conditions are met:
(3) A variance request shall include the information and documentation described in Subsection R317-4-12(5). The local health department shall review the variance request and prepare a written determination outlining the conditions of approval or denial of the request. The review shall identify the factors considered in the process and specify the basis for the determination.
(4) A variance may not be approved unless the applicant demonstrates that all the conditions in Subsection R317-4-12(2) are met.
(5) The variance application shall include all information and documentation necessary to ensure that the standards in Subsection R317-4-12(2) shall be met. As appropriate, the information required under this section shall be submitted in a report by a professional engineer or a professional geologist that is certified at the appropriate level to perform onsite wastewater system design. An engineer or geologist who submits a report shall be licensed to practice in Utah and shall have sufficient experience and expertise to make the determinations in the report. Any such report shall include the engineer's or geologist's name and registration number, and a summary of qualifications. The report shall be imprinted with the engineer's or geologist's registration seal and signature. Information shall include at least the following: