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  1. Why do I need a Soil Erosion Control Permit?
  2. I’m just doing a small project; do I still need a permit?
  3. Although my land lies within 500 feet of a lake, stream, river, drain or wetland, my house will be constructed outside the 500-foot mark. Do I still need a permit?
  4. I want to landscape within 500 feet of a lake, stream, river, drain or wetland. Is a Soil Erosion Control Permit required?
  5. My permit expires this fall, but I am unable to seed my lawn. What do I need to do to maintain compliance with Part 91?
  6. A home is being constructed next-door and loose topsoil is washing into my yard. What should I do?
  7. Where is my “drain field and septic tank”?
  8. What agency do I contact for permission to construct my driveway?
  9. Are there penalties for not complying with permit conditions or with the Soil Erosion Control Act?
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  1. Eaton County Administrative Offices
    1045 Independence Boulevard
    Charlotte, MI 48813
    Phone: 517-543-7500
    Lansing: 517-485-3417
    makingithappen@eatoncounty.org

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