A Sewer Tap Permit, after payment of the Sewer Tap Fee, is required for new properties or properties currently on septic tank systems.
An additional Sewer Tap Permit fee is required for Accessory Structures which are to be connected to a water supply; an Upgraded Sewer Tap Permit fee is required for an increase in water tap size serving a property. Inspection by Cherry Hills Village Sanitation District, (CHVSD) is required.
Re-Connection
- After a permitted sewer cut-off, a new Sewer Tap Permit is required for Re-Connection, at no additional cost, assuming the water tap size remains the same. Inspection by CHVSD is required. A Re-Connect fee is due at the time of Inspection. In some cases Inspection by the City of Englewood is also required.
- Re-use of the existing tap and pipe in the Right-of-Way may be approved, if the existing pipe in the Right-of-Way and tap are in good condition. A video of the existing pipe and tap is required. CHVSD will advise if re-use of the existing pipe and tap is acceptable. Note: VCP (clay) pipe is not acceptable for re-use, and must be replaced to the main. New sewer service line pipe is required from the property line to the residence, absent written consent of CHVSD.
- If relocation of the existing tap at the main is requested, capping of the current tap location at the main and its necessary inspections are required, prior to tapping the main at a new location.
Demolition: Sewer Cut-Off Permits are required. Prior to issuance of the Cut-Off Permit, a video of the sewer service line is to be provided to CHVSD. The service line is to be located on the surface by paint and flags. The cut-off is to be at property line or at the main, absent approval of a different location by CHVSD.
- Inspection of the Sewer Cut-off by CHVSD is required. In some cases Inspection by the City of Englewood is also required.
Inspection of any new sewer tap connection or change is required by CHVSD and the City of Englewood. The connection shall be made under the oversight of the District’s representative. Buell Mansion and Covington properties do not require inspection by the City of Englewood. Compliance with the District's Design Standards is required.
If the diameter of a service line is larger than 50% of the diameter of the District’s main sewer line to which it will be connected, a saddle (“Y”) connection is not permitted (e.g., a saddle connecting a six-inch (6”) service line to an eight-inch (8”) or ten-inch (10”) main is not permitted). Rather, the service line connection to the main line must be cut into the District’s main line using gasketed “wye” fittings and strong back couplings. A minimum of one foot (1’) of pipe is required to be visible between the bell fitting and coupling to the service line. Squeegee bedding is required a minimum of six inches (6”) below pipe and one foot (1’) above pipe.
CHVSD does not permit use of ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) pipe or VCP (vitrified clay pipe).
Residential Sand/Oil Interceptors, swimming pool, sump pumps, water features, garage or stable drains are not permitted to be connected to the sanitary sewer.
Sewer Service Line repairs in a residential property may require a permit by Cherry Hills Village Sanitation District. Inspection by Cherry Hills Village Sanitation District and in some instances the City of Englewood is required, if any repair is at the tap on the main. Septic tank repairs are not permitted except in limited cases. Please call for more information.
In addition to CHVSD sewer tap fees, sewer tap fees to the City of Englewood, or for those properties in Buell Mansion, and Covington, Hillcrest Water and Sanitation District are required. CHVSD regulations prevail over any inconsistent information in this summary.