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In order to provide for reasonable and equitable interpretations and applications of the provisions of these regulations, there is hereby created a “Board of Appeals”.  Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Health Officer rendered as a result of a hearing, or has had a hearing request denied by the Health Officer and waived for a hearing before the Board of Appeals, may file in the office of the Health Department an application, along with the appropriate fee, for a hearing before the Board of Appeals. The LCDPH shall furnish the applicant with a written statement of the Board’s final decision.

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It is required by the Public Health Code to provide due process to applicants for on-site water and sewage treatment systems.  

The Livingston County Sanitary Code is the local ordinance that regulates the management of onsite wastewater, drinking water, food service establishments, public swimming facilities, and other activities that may result in negative public health and/or environmental consequences if not properly regulated.  The Board of Appeals typically hears cases involving the proposed construction, remodel, or rebuild of residential homes on sites that have been denied or determined unsuitable per Sections 300 and/or 400 of the Code.

The Board of Appeals shall call a special meeting for the purpose of holding an appeal hearing. The applicant shall be notified of the time, date, and place of the hearing not less than three (3) days prior to the date on which the hearing is to be held. The hearing shall be scheduled within forty-five (45) days after receipt of the written application and fee.

One (1) of the five (5) members shall be a member of the Health and Human Services Subcommittee of the Livingston County Board of Commissioners who shall be appointed annually for a one (1) year term. Of the remaining positions there shall be appointed: one (1) licensed sewage system installer, one (1) registered well driller, and two (2) persons from the general public.

Heather Blair, Environmental Health Director
Name Position Term Start Term End Status Appointed By
Adams, Greg Well Driller Representative 01 Jan 2026 31 Dec 2029 Active Board of Commissioners
Bowman, Marshal Sewage System Representative 01 Jan 2018 31 Dec 2026 Active Board of Commissioners Chairman
Sample, Frank County Commissioner Representative 01 Jan 2026 31 Dec 2026 Active
Staton, Mike Member At Large 01 Jan 2026 31 Dec 2029 Active Board of Commissioners
Tinson, II, Don Member At Large 01 Oct 2016 31 Dec 2029 Active Board of Commissioners Chairperson