Erosion Control Policy
The Leelanau County Stormwater Ordinance, which incorporates Part 91 of Act 451 (formerly Act 347), Michigan’s Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Law, regulates all commercial projects, any earthwork within 500 feet of a lake or stream, within 100 feet of a regulated wetland, and constructing a driveway with a slope of 10% or greater. It is necessary to obtain a soil erosion permit before work begins. The soil erosion law includes minor work such as digging postholes for a deck. It also requires a permit any time an acre or more of land is disturbed regardless of the location of that land to any watercourse.
If a permit is required from the MDEQ, it must be obtained first before the erosion control permit can be issued.
How do I apply for a Erosion control Permit?
Download the Permit Application for Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (Adobe PDF)
The Permit-Application-Erosion-Control application reference guide includes…
- The Permit Application
- Site directions page
- Example site plan drawing page
- The Permit Application check list
- Soil Erosion Control Fees (2007)
Instructions
After completing the paper work, bring the packet into the Leelanau Conservation District office. For directions, please visit our Contact Us page.