Campgrounds
The purpose of the campground program is to ensure a clean, safe, and sanitary environment within the various campgrounds in Warren County. Campgrounds in Ohio are regulated under the authority of Chapter 3729. of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) and Chapter 3701-26 of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC).
The Ohio Department of Health reviews and approves engineered plans for campground construction or substantial alteration.
All campgrounds are inspected at least once during their operating season.
Warren County Health District public health sanitarians many types of camps throughout the county:
Recreational Vehicle Park
Any tract of land used for parking five or more self-contained recreational vehicles and includes any roadway, building, structure, vehicle or enclosure used or intended for use as part of the park facilities and any tract of land that is subdivided for lease or other contract of the individual sites for the express or implied purpose of placing self-contained recreational vehicles for recreation, vacation or business. “Recreational vehicle park” does not include any tract of land used solely for the storage or display for sale of self-contained recreational vehicles or solely as a temporary park-camp.
Recreation Camps
Any tract of land upon which five or more portable camping units are placed and includes any roadway, building, structure, vehicle or enclosure used or intended for use as part of the facilities of such camp. A tract of land that is subdivided for lease or other contract of the individual sites is a recreation camp if five or more portable camping units are placed on it for recreation, vacation or business purposes. “Recreation camp” does not include any tract of land used solely for the storage or display for sale of dependent recreational vehicles or used solely as a temporary park-camp.
Combined Park/Camps
Any tract of land upon which a combination of five or more self-contained recreational vehicles or portable camping units are placed and includes any roadway, building, structure, vehicle or enclosure used or intended for use as part of the park facilities. A tract of land that is subdivided for lease or other contract of the individual sites is a combined park-camp if a combination of five or more recreational vehicles or portable camping units are placed on it for recreation, vacation or business purposes. “Combined park-camp” does not include any tract of land used solely for the storage or display for sale of self-contained recreational vehicles or portable camping units or solely as a temporary park-camp.
Temporary Camps
Any tract of land used for a period not to exceed a total of twenty-one days per calendar year for the purpose of parking five or more recreational vehicles, dependent recreational vehicles or portable camping units or any combination thereof, for one or more periods of time that do not exceed seven consecutive days or parts thereof.
Resident and Day Camps
A facility which is being primarily utilized for the purpose of camping, that requires overnight residence, indoor or outdoor activities, and exists on any tract of land together with any buildings or other structures pertinent to its use. A resident camp does not include universities, colleges, or other educational facilities.
Fees are subject to change at any time. We will do our best to keep these fees updated. Please verify the fee when calling in or during your visit.| Program | Fee Type | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Body Art | Permit Renewal | $250 |
| Body Art | Time-Limited Approval for a Specific Event (Temporary Event) | $100 |
| Food Service | Commercial Level 1 < 25000 Sq.Ft | $188 |
| Food Service | Commercial Level 2 < 25000 Sq.Ft | $208 |
| Food Service | Commercial Level 3 < 25000 Sq.Ft | $378 |
| Food Service | Commercial Level 4 < 25000 Sq.Ft | $468 |
| Food Service | Commercial Level 1 > 25000 Sq.Ft | $258 |
| Food Service | Commercial Level 2 > 25000 Sq.Ft | $268 |
| Food Service | Commercial Level 3 > 25000 Sq.Ft | $908 |
| Food Service | Commercial Level 4 > 25000 Sq.Ft | $968 |
| Food Service | Non-Commercial Level 1 < 25000 Sq.Ft | $94 |
| Food Service | Non-Commercial Level 2 < 25000 Sq.Ft | $104 |
| Food Service | Non-Commercial Level 3 < 25000 Sq.Ft | $189 |
| Food Service | Non-Commercial Level 4 < 25000 Sq.Ft | $234 |
| Food Service | Non-Commercial Level 1 > 25000 Sq.Ft | $129 |
| Food Service | Non-Commercial Level 2 > 25000 Sq.Ft | $134 |
| Food Service | Non-Commercial Level 3 > 25000 Sq.Ft | $454 |
| Food Service | Non-Commercial Level 4 > 25000 Sq.Ft | $484 |
| Food Service | Mobile Food Service Operations | $158 |
| Food Service | Low-Risk Mobile FSO/RFE | $93 |
| Food Service | Temporary FSO/RFE | $80 |
| Food Service | Non-Commercial Temporary FSO/RFE | $40 |
| Food Service | Vending Location | $17.35 |
| Food Service | Facility Plan Review Fee | $150 |
| Plumbing | Permit Application Fee | $17 |
| Plumbing | Permit Application Additional Fee Per Fixture | $17 |
| Plumbing | Minimum Permit Application Fee | $40 |
| Plumbing | Late Fee Per Additional Fixtures Found During Finalizing | $21.25 |
| Plumbing | Contractor’s Registration Fee | $75 |
| Plumbing | Installer’s Registration Fee | $40 |
| Plumbing | Reinspection Fee | $60 |
| Plumbing | Commercial Plan Review Fee: 1-10 Fixtures | $50 |
| Plumbing | Commercial Plan Review Fee: 11-25 Fixtures | $65 |
| Plumbing | Commercial Plan Review Fee: 26-50 Fixtures | $90 |
| Plumbing | Commercial Plan Review Fee: 51+ Fixtures | $150 |
| Plumbing | Backflow Recertification | $25 |
| Plumbing | City of Mason Residential Water Service Permit Under 100 Feet | $60 |
| Plumbing | City of Mason Residential Water Service Permit Over 100 Feet | $75 |
| Plumbing | City of Mason Residential Water Service Permit Over 100 Feet Additional Inspection | $30 |
| Plumbing | City of Mason Commercial Water Service Plan Review Fee | $50 |
| Plumbing | City of Mason Commercial Water Service Permit Fee (includes 3 inspections) | $150 |
| Plumbing | City of Mason Commercial Water Service Additional Fee Per Inspection | $60 |
| Private Water Program | New Installation: Single Family Dwelling | $480.50 |
| Private Water Program | New Installation: Non-Single Family Dwelling | $530.50 |
| Private Water Program | Existing System Alteration: Single Family Dwelling | $336.50 |
| Private Water Program | Existing System Alteration: Non-Single Family Dwelling | $436.50 |
| Private Water Program | Well Abandonment Permit: Single Family Dwelling | $60 |
| Private Water Program | Well Abandonment Permit: Non-Single Family Dwelling | $65 |
| Private Water Program | Conversion Well Permit: Single Family Dwelling | $460.50 |
| Private Water Program | Conversion Well Permit: Non-Single Family Dwelling | $510.50 |
| Private Water Program | Test Well Permit: Single Family Dwelling | $194 |
| Private Water Program | Test Well Permit: Non-Single Family Dwelling | $204 |
| Private Water Program | Water Hauler’s Inspection Fee | $32 |
| Private Water Program | Variance Application Fee | $50 |
| Private Water Program | Hauled Water Storage Tank/Cistern: Single Family Dwelling | $460.50 |
| Private Water Program | Hauled Water Storage Tank/Cistern: Non-Single Family Dwelling | $510.50 |
| Private Water Program | Existing System Alteration Hauled Water Storage Tank/Cistern: Single Family Dwelling | $386.50 |
| Private Water Program | Existing System Alteration Hauled Water Storage Tank/Cistern: Non-Single Family Dwelling | $436.50 |
| Private Water Program | Water Sample | $50 + lab cost |
| Rabies | Test for animal ODH won’t pay for | $30.00 + shipping |
| RV/Campground | Campground 50 or less sites | $410 |
| RV/Campground | Campground More than 50 sites | $410 + $1.00 per site over 50 |
| RV/Campground | Temporary Park-Camp 50 or less sites | $100 |
| RV/Campground | Temporary Park-Camp More than 50 sites | $100.00 + $1.00 per site over 50 |
| Sewage Treatment Systems | Site Review for HSTS, SFOSTS or GWRS | $160 |
| Sewage Treatment Systems | Installation Permit for HSTS and GWRS | $524 |
| Sewage Treatment Systems | Alteration Permit for HSTS and GWRS | $460 |
| Sewage Treatment Systems | Installation Permit SFOSTS | $554 |
| Sewage Treatment Systems | Alteration Permit for SFOSTS | $515 |
| Sewage Treatment Systems | Minor Alteration Permit for Sewage Treatment System | $135 |
| Sewage Treatment Systems | Operational Maintenance Permit for HSTS and SFOSTS | $30 per year |
| Sewage Treatment Systems | Operational Maintenance Permit Fee | $15 |
| Sewage Treatment Systems | Property Addition (garage, pool, & bedroom) | $100 |
| Sewage Treatment Systems | Subdivision (Lot Split) – First Two Lots | $160 |
| Sewage Treatment Systems | Subdivision – Each Additional Lot | $50 |
| Sewage Treatment Systems | 711 Land Transfer Review (When Site Visit is Required) | $80 |
| Sewage Treatment Systems | Re-Inspection Fee | $80 |
| Sewage Treatment Systems | STS Installer Registration | $100 |
| Sewage Treatment Systems | Sewage System Service Provider Registration | $100 |
| Sewage Treatment Systems | Septage Hauler Registration | $100 |
| Sewage Treatment Systems | Septage Hauler Vehicle Registration (Per Vehicle) | $25 |
| Sewage Treatment Systems | Septage Disposal Permit | $200 |
| Sewage Treatment Systems | Septic Tank Abandonment Permit | $50 |
| Sewage Treatment Systems | Collection of Effluent Samples | $50.00 + lab cost |
| Sewage Treatment Systems | Variance Application Fee | $50 |
| Swimming Pools | First Pool or Spa | $320 |
| Swimming Pools | Additional Pool/Spa, Same Location | $295 |
| Vital Statistics | Burial Permits | $3 |
| Vital Statistics | Certified Copy of Birth or Death Record | $22 |