Erosion and Sediment Control Plans

• An erosion/sediment control plan includes specific construction techniques drawn on the site plan or grading plan, which has a set of guidelines and construction details to ensure that no sediment leaves the construction site.

Required Information for submittal of Erosion/Sediment Control Plans:

• Location of proposed building site
• Property lines
• Existing contour lines
• Proposed contour lines (if grading)
• Location of erosion/sediment control measures
• Details of erosion/sediment control measures
• Construction entrance/exit
• Drainage plan with details of drainage control devices
• Limits of disturbance
• Septic and leachfield
• Proposed construction schedule
• Revegetation plan to include all disturbed soils shall be covered
with barley seed and 2 inches straw or wood mulch

Review of Erosion Control Plans:

• Straw bales are not recommended for steep sloping site
• Silt fencing is recommended for bottom of steep sites
• Straw rolls/wattles are recommended for gently sloping site with lots of grading
• Erosion control blankets are used for steep slopes with gradients over 3:1.
• A list of Certified Professionals in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) is available for help in the preparation and design of your erosion control plan.

NOTE: Erosion and sediment control measures must remain functional and be maintained throughout the winter season. Failure to adequately maintain erosion and sediment control measures constitute a violation of the issued building or other permit. Maintain positive drainage away from all structures. Cover all disturbed soil with barely seed and 2 inches straw mulch.