Soil Erosion Inspections

The Soil Erosion Control Section provides soil erosion inspection services. The Soil Erosion Control Section is responsible for working with land developers to control erosion, preventing off-site sedimentation, and issues Erosion and Sediment Control Plan approvals and Grading Permits required for land-disturbing activities. They also review field conditions and sediment impacts, investigate complaints concerning erosion and sedimentation, and complete final site plan and landscaping inspections.

Common Questions

• How to schedule a site plan and landscaping inspections?
• What items are inspected in order to receive a Temporary Certificate Occupancy or Final Certificate of Occupancy?
• How do I install erosion control devices?
• Do I need a grading permit if I disturb less than an acre?
• Am I exempt from getting a grading permit if I am zoned agriculture?
• Where can I obtain a grading permit application?
• When am I required to get an erosion control permit?
• What is considered a land disturbance?
• How do I submit plans to get an erosion control permit?
• Who do I call if I see mud in the street near a construction site?

For assistance with these and other erosion and sediment control related questions, please contact the Soil Erosion Control Section staff.