I plan to remodel my property. What do I need to know before remodeling?

Property owners must obtain a Certificate of Compliance from the District for any of the following conditions: buying or selling a property, remodeling in excess of $75,000, or adding a bathroom. 

Remodels projects may owe sewer capacity fees depending on the number of drainage fixture units being added to the property.   

  1. Submit a set of plans to plans@rvsd.org.   
  2. The District will review and provide comments.
  3. If Compliance is required, a sewer permit will need to be obtained with applicable fees.

More information on steps for compliance can on our Compliance webpage.

Outdoor Drainage Fixtures (Showers & Sinks)

To prevent rainwater from entering our system, outdoor showers and sinks will require proper coverage to comply with District standards. Please include coverage details in the plans submitted for District review.






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1. What can I do about slow drainage through my toilets, showers and sinks?
2. Which sewer pipe is my responsibility?
3. Which sewer pipe is the District's responsibility?
4. I recently purchased my property. How long do I have for compliance?
5. How can I find my private sewer lateral?
6. What can be done to fix a manhole cover that rattles every time a vehicle rolls over it?
7. What can I do about sewer odors?
8. When is a sewer permit required?
9. What should I do if sewage is overflowing onto the ground, driveway and/or street?
10. What should I do if sewage is backing up into my property through overflowing toilets, sinks, bathtubs, or other fixtures?
11. What should I do if my sewer lateral is broken by a contractor or utility company?
12. I plan to sell my property. What do I need to know before selling?
13. I plan to remodel my property. What do I need to know before remodeling?
14. I need to replace my sewer lateral. Does the District offer funding?