Local Area Management Plan (LAMP)

Local Agency Management Program (LAMP)

For Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (Septic Systems)

Significant Changes in LAMP from 2016 Standards

On October 14, 2021, the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (CCRWRCB) approved the Santa Cruz County LAMP. The County Board of Supervisors authorized the submittal of the draft LAMP to the CCRWRCB on August 24, 2021. This draft was revised based on comments received on the June 2021 draft.

LAMP Approved by the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board, October 14, 2021

Appendix A - Chapter 7.38 of Santa Cruz County Code: Sewage Disposal Ordinance

Appendix B - Chapter 7.42 of Santa Cruz County Code: Septic Tank Pumping and Liquid Waste Transport

Appendix C - Summary of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS) Requirements

Appendix D - Enhanced Treatment System Regulations

Appendix E - Septic Tanks, Distribution Boxes, and Chamber Leaching Systems Approved for Use in Santa Cruz County

Appendix F - Site Evaluation and Testing Procedures

Appendix G - State OWTS Policy

Appendix H - LAMP Completeness Checklist

Attached below are the response to comments that were received from the public comment draft of June 2021.

Summary of Comments Received on June 2021 Draft of LAMP and County and Regional Board Responses

Next Steps: General Plan Amendments, California Environmental Quality Act Review, Planning Commission, Board of Supervisor, and Coastal Commission Consideration.

A virtual public meeting was held Wednesday, June 23, 5:30 – 7:00 pm. Click on the links below to watch a recording of the meeting or review slides that were presented.

Recording of Santa Cruz Septic System Public Meeting (LAMP)

Santa Cruz County slides LAMP meeting 23 June 2021

Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board slides LAMP meeting 23 Jun 2021

Questions and Answers from LAMP Meeting 23 June 2021