03-01-2013, 03:42 AM
Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer, or a developer, and I don't work for the government.
The crux of the building code is "habitation", which requires an "approved wastewater system". In theory, a port-o-let (or bucket) satisfies this requirement; it's possible that certain self-contained composting toilets would also qualify.
There are specific rules about "unpermitted storage sheds" (600sf ag, 120sf all others) being allowable provided that no "habitation" occurs.
Note also that "wastewater" violations often fall under the jurisdiction of EPA and/or State DoH rather than County, but rest assured they will all work together if necessary.
I haven't consulted a lawyer on the ways in which the "campground" language might be abused, but it's a pretty interesting idea.
The crux of the building code is "habitation", which requires an "approved wastewater system". In theory, a port-o-let (or bucket) satisfies this requirement; it's possible that certain self-contained composting toilets would also qualify.
There are specific rules about "unpermitted storage sheds" (600sf ag, 120sf all others) being allowable provided that no "habitation" occurs.
Note also that "wastewater" violations often fall under the jurisdiction of EPA and/or State DoH rather than County, but rest assured they will all work together if necessary.
I haven't consulted a lawyer on the ways in which the "campground" language might be abused, but it's a pretty interesting idea.