The soil on my property is unsuitable - what do I do?

Please refer to sanitary code section 503.06 (K) where it states that unsuitable soils are not the only criteria in consideration: 

"Except that the presence of soils containing a high proportion of silt and/or clay shall not be the sole determinant for rejecting an application for construction of an onsite sewage disposal system for a single-family dwelling if the size of the parcel has enough width and depth to provide an area for the sewage disposal system and a replacement area of equal size.  The applicant shall submit a plan at a scale prepared by a licensed engineer or registered sanitarian in the State of Michigan for approval by the Monroe County Health Department indicating sufficient area for all planned structures, on-site water supply and the areas designated for on-site wastewater disposal.  The applicant shall sign and record with the Monroe County Register of Deeds an affidavit reciting the following covenants and understandings:"

1. The persons (owner) are fully aware that the natural soil conditions on said parcel are not conducive for the proper operation of a conventional onsite wastewater disposal system.
2. Said parcel will not be split or subdivided from its original size without written approval of the Monroe County Health Department.
3. The sewage disposal system will be operated and maintained in a manner so as to not create a nuisance or health hazard and in compliance with the other provisions of the Monroe County Sanitary Code.
4. The dwelling will be connected to an approved public wastewater collection system when such system becomes available.
5. The person (owner) understands and acknowledges that the County of Monroe and the Monroe County Health Department assumes no responsibility or liability in granting of a permit to construct on on-site wastewater disposal system and, therefore, the owner agrees to hold harmless the County of Monroe as well as the Monroe County Health Department and its employees and agents from any and all liability, loss, and/or damages arising from the potential failure of said system. 
6. The person (owner) will advise all prospective buyers of this affidavit, regarding the said parcel, by including same as a part of any sales agreement for said parcel.

Residential Permit Process For Unsuitable Soils

Step 1:  A site assessment must be performed by the Monroe County Health Department Environmental Health Division.

If Unsuitable Soils:

1. Provide this office with (2) sets of engineered plans for your on-site wastewater disposal system prepared by a licensed engineer or registered sanitarian, along with a plan review fee.
2. This office will review the plans.
3. If plans are approved, a letter indicating plan approval stipulations will be sent to the property owner.
4. The property owner may then proceed with applying and paying for the on-site wastewater  and water well or *alternative water supply permits.
5. Prior to issuance of permits by EHD an affidavit to construct an engineered on-site wastewater disposal system shall be signed and notarized by all persons on the deed and recorded at the Register of Deeds office at 51 S. Macomb St., Monroe, Mi 48161 (734) 240-7390.
6. A copy of the recorded affidavit must be returned to the Environmental Health Division before permits are issued.
7. THIS OFFICE WILL NOT RELEASE ANY PERMITS OR APPROVED PLANS UNTIL THE RECORDED AFFIDAVIT HAS BEEN RECEIVED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION.