Sewer Connection Permit

Effective May 1, 2024 

Sewer Permits can now be submitted online through the Citizens Access Portal

Applying for Sewer Connection

Sewer Connection Permits are required for connecting to a sewer system within Nevada County Sanitation District 1. Connection fees and sewer capacity availability vary by zone. Sewer capacity required will vary depending upon the property's use and is determined by District staff. The following steps will help guide you through the application process. 

1. Establish the designated Sanitation District Zone for your property.
   1. Consolidated Zone #1
      • Zone 1 - Lake Wildwood
      • Zone 6 - Penn Valley
      • Zone 12 - Valley Oak Court
   2. Consolidated Zone #2
      • Zone 2 - Lake of the Pines/Darkhorse
      • Zone 11 - Higgins Village
   3. Zone 4 - North San Juan
   4. Zone 5 - Gold Creek
   5. Zone 7 - Mountain Lake Estates
   6. Zone 8 - Cascade Shores
   7. Zone 9 - Eden Ranch 
2. Download the following documents:
   1. General Sewer Connection Application
   2. Supplemental Pump Tank Application 
   3. Associated Supplemental Package for your zone
      • Supplemental package for Lake Wildwood and Lake of the Pines, Cascade Shores, North San Juan, Higgins Village 
      • Supplemental package for Darkhorse
      • Supplemental package for Penn Valley and Valley Oak Court
        • Link to - Right of Entry - Fillable Forms for Offer of Dedication and Recorded Easement 
          • Offer of Dedication 
          • Recorded Easement
          • Recorded Easement Instruction
      • Supplemental package for Mountain Lake Estates
        • Link to - Right of Entry - Fillable Forms for Offer of Dedication and Recorded Easement 
          • Offer of Dedication
          • Recorded Easement
          • Recorded Easement Instructions
      • Supplemental package for Eden Ranch
        
   4. Owner's Information Package.
      
3. Submit the following items to Public Works as the Application package: 
   1. Sewer Connection Application
   2. Pump Tank Application (where applicable)
   3. Supplemental package forms where applicable (Right of Entry forms, Specs Manuals)
   4. Two (2) copies of an 11x17 Site Plan (NO LARGER)   - The site plan must show all sewer system components to be installed per the design requirements for your zone (i.e. sewer lines, tanks, alarm panels, clean-outs, etc.)
   5. Payment must be by check made payable to Nevada County Public Works. Refer to the attached table on fees for your specific zone.
4. Ways to submit package:
   1. Sewer Permits CAN be submitted online through the Citizens Access Portal. 
   2. Packages can be submitted as follows:
      Mail to: 
      Community Development Agency
      Public Works Department    
      950 Maidu Ave  
      Nevada City, CA 95959
   3. Drop-off: Nevada County Government Center - Community Development Agency - 950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City, CA 95959