- How long does it take to process our subdivision submittal?
- When subdividing land does a subdivision
review plat need reviewed by WCCHD?
- What does it mean if our property is in the floodplain?
- How do I find out if I am in the floodplain?
- Is it possible to
build in the 100 year floodplain?
- I am building a structure or building in Williamson County outside of incorporated city limits, do I need to apply for any permits?
- What do we know about the new (2008) floodplain maps?
- What kind of On-Site
Sewage Facility can I put on my property?
- What are the steps required to obtain a notice of approval to operate an On-Site Sewage Facility?
- What do I need in order to get a
On-Site Sewage Facility permit?
- How soon can I get my
On-Site Sewage Facility inspected?
- Where can I get an application
for an On-Site Sewage Facility Permit?
- Where can I get rid of household hazardous waste?
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Our turn around time for subdivision submittals is very quick, usually about a week, as long as the client has all of the required information in hand.
Environmental Health Services and the County Commissioners review each submittal.
When subdividing land, does a subdivision
review plat need reviewed by WCCHD?
Yes, the WCCHD Environmental Health Services office will need to review all plats
for On-Site Sewage Facility and Floodplain requirements. This review is separate
from the county engineer’s office and is required when within unincorporated
areas or in the extra territorial jurisdiction of cities.
What does it mean if our property is in the flood plain?
If your property is in the flood plain you should obtain a
Flood Plain
Development Permit prior to construction including buildings, fences or cut
and fill operations. Regulations require that the ground floor of structures be
elevated to the base flood elevation. To obtain the permit, contact the
Environmental Health Services at (512) 943-3620. You must also hire a surveyor
to certify the elevation of new structures. Flood insurance rates for structures
within 100 year or 1% floodplain are generally higher than for similar
structures outside of this designated area; however, some areas might be
"grandfathered" and pay lower rates. For more information see
Flood Plain Management
How do I find out if I am in the flood plain?
WCCHD Environmental Health Services is
the designated flood plain administrator for
Williamson County. Official flood plain maps for the County are available
for viewing in the Environmental Health Services office at 303 Main Street, Georgetown, TX, 78626. Flood plain permitting
within various cities in Williamson County
are handled by those cities directly. Currently, residents can come to the Environmental Health Services
office for consultation to determine whether any specific location is within the
flood plain. Alternatively, FEMA maintains a website (http://store.msc.fema.gov)
where you can view the same maps we have.
Yes; however, construction in the 100 year floodplain requires a floodplain
development permit and careful planning.
I am building a structure or building in Williamson County outside of incorporated city limits, do I need to apply for any permits?
All development in Williamson County, outside of corporate limits, requires a
Certificate of Compliance Development Permit or
Flood Plain Development Permit. This development includes home construction,
commercial development, road building, barns, etc. This permit has been required
since 1980 when the county adopted the present
Williamson County Flood Damage
Prevention Ordinance. Other
permits may be required if the structure is served by an On-Site Sewage
Facility.
What do we know about the new (2008) flood plain maps?
As of March 2008, the current maps are those that have an effective date of
September 1991. However, "preliminary" or "draft" revisions have been under
consideration and review since September 2006. Following a 90-day public comment
period during early 2007, FEMA and its contractors addressed all comments that
were submitted. The new maps will go into effect during September 2008. These
maps will replace the 1991 maps.
That depends on the type of soil you are dealing with; rockier soils require alternative engineered systems which may be more complicated and expensive. Soil comprised of clay generally requires a bigger drainfield. Dig profile holes and contact a licensed site evaluator for a site-specific analysis to determine the most appropriate system. Our office can help answer questions you may have about this process. Contact
Environmental Health Services at (512) 943-3620.
See the steps necessary to obtain an OSSF permit on page two of the
On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF)
and Floodplain Guide for
Williamson County.
You will need to bring the deed and the survey of the property to the
Environmental Health Services office
at 303 Main Street, Georgetown, TX, 78626 and be prepared to
pay a fee (check or cash only). You will then be given specific instructions on how to obtain a soil report and how to choose a licensed installer.
Usually on one day's notice. This time frame applies only if the ground is dry. To request an inspection, call
the Environmental Health Services office at (512) 943-3620.
A form is not given for the owner to fill out. A customer service
representative will assist with entering the site information directly into a
database at the time of the application.
If you live within a city limit, refer to the recycling center maintained by
your city. If you live outside of a city boundary, the
Williamson County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center, located at 495 CR156, Georgetown, Texas, 78626,
is a commercial fee based recycling center that offers homeowners an outlet to safely and responsibly dispose of any waste
which cannot not be disposed in trash collection or through other normal, conventional means. For
hours and additional information, including prices, call (512) 869-7287.
Williamson County also provides free recycling (for non-hazardous waste) at
their center. Details are provided on the
Williamson County
website.
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