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Chapter 91 Permitting

In areas where sewer is not available, septic systems can often be an effective, and environmentally-friendly method for dealing with wastewater.  Septic systems are not a one-size-fits-all solution, and each one must be tailor-made to fit the property.  Everything from soil-type, land slope, water-table level, nearby wetlands and environmental preserves can affect how a system should be designed. 

The below plan was for the design, permitting, and construction of a septic system in Mansfield, prepared in Novermber 2017.  The plan details the septic tank, leaching field and distribution box.  It also shows the soil and percolation test data.

Chapter 91 Permitting

Chapter 91, also known as the Massachusetts Public Waterfront Act, regulates development on coastal and inland waterways.  Permits are required before building, altering, or removing any structures, ranging from parking lots to culverts to seawalls.  Permits are also required for dredging, filling, or changing the land use for the coastal areas.

The below document is a proposed Ch. 91 License Plan for an existing sea wall, weck, supporting piles and seasonal stairs in Quincy. The existing building hanged over the water, and also had a deck over the water.  The new proposed structure did not have an overhang, but still maintained a large deck past the high water line.