Section 1 of Article 4 of Chapter II of the Johnson County, Kansas Environmental Code is hereby amended and shall read as follows:

Section 1. Permits Required. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct or perform any structurally significant alteration, remove, convert or demolish any septic tank system regulated by this Code, without first obtaining a septic system permit from the Johnson County Environmental Department. Permits issued under this Article shall be subject to the following qualifications:

(A) Property Use: Permits may be issued under this Article only for single-family residences or duplexes, where each unit is occupied as a residence and where each unit shall be served by a separate septic tank and system.

(B) Minimum Lot Size: Unless a waiver or rule exception is granted pursuant to Article 1 of this Chapter, a minimum lot or tract size of three (3) acres per living unit shall be required for any permit issued under this Article.

(C) Term and Renewals: A permit issued under this Article shall be valid for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of issuance and may be renewed annually by order of the Director of the Environmental Department.

(D) Transfer: A permit issued under this Article shall not be transferable.

(E) Standards: No permit shall be issued to any person, property or establishment which does not comply with and satisfy the specified requirements of all applicable sections of this Article.