Soil Erosion Control Application Packet
The Leelanau County Stormwater Ordinance, which incorporates Part 91 of Act 451 (formerly Act 347), Michigan’s Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Law, regulates and requires a permit for:
• Commercial projects (non-residential)
• Earthwork within 500 feet of a lake or stream (includes minor projects)
• Earthwork within 100 feet of a regulated wetland (includes minor projects)
• Construction of a driveway with a slope of 10% or greater
• Every project that will disturb one or more acres of soil
• Any work done in a subdivision and all projects in Leland and Solon townships need a permit, whether within 500' of water or not
It is necessary to obtain a soil erosion permit before work begins. Failure to obtain a permit may result in additional fees.
• Commercial projects (non-residential)
• Earthwork within 500 feet of a lake or stream (includes minor projects)
• Earthwork within 100 feet of a regulated wetland (includes minor projects)
• Construction of a driveway with a slope of 10% or greater
• Every project that will disturb one or more acres of soil
• Any work done in a subdivision and all projects in Leland and Solon townships need a permit, whether within 500' of water or not
It is necessary to obtain a soil erosion permit before work begins. Failure to obtain a permit may result in additional fees.
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Submit complete application forms with payment via email or mail. Credit card payment will be accepted over the phone after your application is received.
You may also drop off your application in person; a drop box is provided if you come after hours. Leelanau Conservation District 8527 E. Government Center Dr. Suite 205 Suttons Bay, MI 49682 Office: (231) 256-9783 Email (Karen): klong@leelanau.gov |
