Substantive Policy Statements

A written expression that is only advisory and that informs the general public of a county's current approach to, or opinion of, the requirements of the ordinances or regulations. The policy statements are categorized below as department-wide or divisional substantive policy statements. View and search the Department's comprehensive listing of all Substantive Policy Statements (PDF).

Department-Wide

  1. Enhanced Regulatory Outreach Program (EROP) Policy
  2. Licensing Time Frames (PDF)

Environmental Health Division (EH)

  1. EH-2015-007 Certified Food Protection Manager Exemptions (PDF)
  2. EH-2015-006 New Business Permit Application Inspections (PDF)
  3. EH-2015-005 Plumbing Hazards in Pet Shops (PDF)
  4. EH-2015-004 Special Event Food Establishment Operating Requirements (PDF)
  5. EH-2015-003 Additional Food Establishment Permits (PDF)
  6. EH-2015-002 After Hours Inspection (PDF)
  7. EH-2015-001 Boarding Homes (PDF)
  8. EH-2012-017 Directly Connected Ware Washing Sinks (PDF)
  9. EH-2012-016 Construction Maintenance of Kitchenettes (Residence Accommodation) (PDF)
  10. EH-2012-014 Hot Water Supply in Food Service Establishments (PDF)
  1. EH-2012-013 Countertop and Shelving Materials (PDF)
  2. EH-2012-012 Construct and Operate an Outdoor Bar (PDF)
  3. EH-2012-011 Expedited Plan Review Fees (PDF)
  4. EH-2012-010 Outdoor Installation of Ice Machines (PDF)
  5. EH-2012-009 Registering a Special Event (PDF)
  6. EH-2012-007 Mop Sink Construction (PDF)
  7. EH-2012-006 Walls, Floors and Ceilings (PDF)
  8. EH-2012-005 Splash Guard Protection in Food Service Establishments (PDF)
  9. EH-2012-002 Health Code Exemptions in Food Service Establishments (PDF)
  10. EH-2012-001 Food and Non-Food Establishments Permits (PDF)

Quality & Compliance Division (QC)

  1. QC-2019-002 Fee Waiver Hardship
  2. QC-2019-001 Processing Permit Fee waivers
  3. QC-2017-001 Fee Waived Food Employee Certificate Reimbursement (PDF)
  4. QC-2015-001 Chapter XI Animals, Section 1 Clarifications (PDF)

Water & Waste Management Division (WW)

  1. WW-2015-005 Bathing Place Deck Drainage Requirements (PDF)
  2. WW-2015-004 Specialty Contractor Licensed Classification Accepted on Remodel Application for Public
  3. WW-2015-003 ADA Requirements for Swimming Pool Gate Latch Heights (PDF)
  4. WW-2015-002 Semi-Public Pool Spa Covers (PDF)
  5. WW-2015-001 Restroom Facilities at Semi-Public Swimming Pools (PDF)
  6. WW-2012-004 Plan Submittal Requirements for Onsite Wastewater Applications (PDF)
  7. WW-2012-002 Expiration of Plan Review Approval (PDF)
  8. WW-2012-001 Construction without Permits (PDF)