Operating Permit Program for Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS)

Malibu Municipal Code (M.M.C.) Section 15.14, addedby the City Council on March 10, 2008 through adoption of Ordinance 321, established a program requiring operating permits and Point of Sale inspections for onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS), commonly known as septic systems.

The forms below are to be utilized by registered inspectors, as well as provide constituent overview information.

Questions regarding this program can be directed to Stephen Dickson at (310) 456-2489 x282.

Ordinance 321 - Onsite Wastewater Treatment and Operating Permit Program (PDF format - 422kb)

Adopted March 10, 2008

List of Registered Inspectors (PDF format - 44kb)

Persons performing required inspections must be registered with the City of Malibu. This lists those who are currently registered with the City.

Operating Permit Application (PDF format - 85kb)

Transfer of Permit Application Form (PDF format - 106kb)

Fill out form online, print and submit to Building Safety/Environmental Health Division

OWTS Fee Schedule

Inspection Form - Conventional System (PDF format - 137kb)

Use for conventional onsite wastewater treatment systems

Inspection Form - Advanced System (PDF format - 91kb)

Use this form for an advanced onsite wastewater treatment system

Compliance Report Form (PDF format - 86kb)

For use following inspection of either conventional or advanced onsite wastewater treatment system

Compliance Agreement for Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Repair, Modification, Upgrade or Replacement (PDF format - 27kb)

Registered Inspector Application Form (PDF format - 38kb)

This application is required when seeking certification to become a registered onsite wastewater treatment system (OWTS) inspector in the City of Malibu

Registered Inspector Code of Ethics (PDF format - 43kb)