Boonville Permit; permit application, plans, fees, etc. ordinance (§ 21-57)
Chapter 21: Waters, Sewers and Solid Waste Disposal · Division 2. Private Systems
In short: Before building a private sewage disposal system, the owner needs a construction permit from the superintendent and must pay a $25.00 application and inspection fee.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
(a) Before commencement of construction of a private sewage disposal system, the owner shall first apply for a construction permit signed by the superintendent. The application for such permit shall be made on a form furnished by the city which the applicant shall supplement with any plans, specifications and other information required by the superintendent.
(b) Said plans and specifications shall comply with the standards of the division of public health of the department of health and welfare of the state. A copy of said standards shall be furnished the applicant by the superintendent at the time of making the application for construction.
(c) An application and inspection fee of $25.00 shall be paid to the city at the time of making application, and the superintendent shall give to the applicant a receipt therefor.
Official source: City of Boonville official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 21-57
Text from Supplement 8 (December 2025), through Ordinance 4678 of December 16, 2024.
Last checked October 30, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.