What is an Erosion Control Permit and why do I need to have one?
All construction or other projects that involve any excavation (even if for something as small as installing a fence or a signpost) require that an Erosion Control (EC) Permit and Plan be in place prior to beginning the project. Excavation does not have to be extensive (such as for a basement) to require an EC permit. Large landscaping projects, especially those that border streams or stormwater facilities such as culverts, ditches, or catch basins, require erosion control measures, also. The primary purpose of the District’s Erosion Control program is to prevent sediment moving from one property to another or into waterways and streams, or the public storm sewer system. This includes water borne sediments as well as those carried by the wind or on vehicle tires. Consideration is given to the size and erosion potential of the project when fees are assessed.
Related Questions
- How are Soil and Sedimentation Erosion Control requirements to be incorporated in an Application for a Permit to Drill and Operate?
- Is an Erosion Control Permit, fee, or bond required for projects in the public right-of-way and public utility easements?
- Are there penalties for not complying with permit conditions or with the Soil Erosion Control Act?
