Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (SESC) Information
SESC Policy – It is necessary to obtain a soil erosion permit before work begins. Failure to obtain a permit may result in additional fees.
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:
• All commercial projects
• 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
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
If an EGLE permit is required, it must be obtained before the SESC permit is issued. EGLE permits are required for projects planned on highly sensitive areas including wetlands, critical dunes, or in a lake or stream. If you are unsure if a EGLE permit is necessary, we will make that determination upon visiting your site.
In Leelanau County, permits for these kinds of high priority sites are issued by Robyn Schmidt of EGLE Water Resources Division. Visit the EGLE site.
Are you eligible for a waiver?
In rare circumstances, if your non-commercial project is no more than 225 sq. feet and located outside of highly sensitive areas, you must contact the office to determine if you may be eligible for a waiver.
DOWNLOADABLE FORMS:
Activities Requiring a Soil Erosion Control Permit
Permit Fees
Site Visit Request Form
Soil Erosion Control Permit Application
Soil Erosion Control Waiver Application
SESC Permit Application Signatures
Permit Application Check List
Example Site Plan
Submit complete application forms with payment via mail, fax, email, or 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
VRAP (Vegetative Removal Assurance Plan)
The most fragile areas of Michigan’s dunes can be protected while balancing the benefits of economic development, public access, and enjoyment through the protection of steep, erosive slopes by protecting and re-establishing dune vegetation communities essential to dune preservation and stability.
DOWNLOADABLE FORMS:
VRAP Application
Leelanau County Soil Erosion, Sedimentation and Stormwater Runoff Control Ordinance
Leelanau County SESSRC Ordinance Guidelines
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:
• All commercial projects
• 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
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
If an EGLE permit is required, it must be obtained before the SESC permit is issued. EGLE permits are required for projects planned on highly sensitive areas including wetlands, critical dunes, or in a lake or stream. If you are unsure if a EGLE permit is necessary, we will make that determination upon visiting your site.
In Leelanau County, permits for these kinds of high priority sites are issued by Robyn Schmidt of EGLE Water Resources Division. Visit the EGLE site.
Are you eligible for a waiver?
In rare circumstances, if your non-commercial project is no more than 225 sq. feet and located outside of highly sensitive areas, you must contact the office to determine if you may be eligible for a waiver.
DOWNLOADABLE FORMS:
Activities Requiring a Soil Erosion Control Permit
Permit Fees
Site Visit Request Form
Soil Erosion Control Permit Application
Soil Erosion Control Waiver Application
SESC Permit Application Signatures
Permit Application Check List
Example Site Plan
Submit complete application forms with payment via mail, fax, email, or 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
VRAP (Vegetative Removal Assurance Plan)
The most fragile areas of Michigan’s dunes can be protected while balancing the benefits of economic development, public access, and enjoyment through the protection of steep, erosive slopes by protecting and re-establishing dune vegetation communities essential to dune preservation and stability.
DOWNLOADABLE FORMS:
VRAP Application
Leelanau County Soil Erosion, Sedimentation and Stormwater Runoff Control Ordinance
Leelanau County SESSRC Ordinance Guidelines
