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Temporary Residence

 

 
Description
Many families encounter situations where they need to install a temporary structure to provide personal services to a family member due to health reasons.  This situation is known as the "granny clause" application.

There has to be an agreement with your municipality indicating that you will remove the temporary residence upon completion of the personal service.

Once you have approval from your municipality, you then follow similar instructions (see below) to those for connecting to an existing system.


Qualifying Questions
You must answer "yes" to all of the following questions in order to apply for permission to connect to an existing system:

  1. Are you adding a new (temporary) structure on your property and want to connect to an existing on-lot septic sewage system?

  2. Is the unit located on a lot which is the permanent residence of the immediate family member receiving or providing  care or hardship relief herein to their immediate family member.

  3. Will there be no subdivision of the lot to accommodate the unit?

  4. Will the sewage flows from the unit not exceed 400 gallons per day.

Instructions for Obtaining a Temporary Residence Permit
Click here to view detailed instructions for obtaining a temporary residence permit.


Sample Worksheet Form for Municipality
Click here to see the worksheet form that the municipality must fill out verifying your intent to establish a valid temporary residence.

(Note: This MS-Word document will be launched in a new window - you must have MS-Word installed on your PC in order to view the file.)


Sample Form
Click here to see the WCSC form that is filled out permitting a property owner to establish a temporary residence.

(Note: This MS-Word document will be launched in a new window - you must have MS-Word installed on your PC in order to view the file.)

 

 

Contact Us
Phone: 724-223-0504

Fax:     724-223-0508

Email:  wcsc550@comcast.net

 


 

Office Hours
W-F: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

(Lunch from 12-1 PM)
 


 

Office Location
550 Washington Road

Washington, PA 15301

Our office is located in Room 2 of the South Strabane Township Building.

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