I’m just doing a small project; do I still need a permit?

Possibly not. Permit wavers may be issued for projects within 500 feet of water that disturb less than 225 square feet and do not pose an erosion problem. You must still contact the Drain Commissioners office to obtain the waver, and must protect the adjoining waters from sedimentation during construction and until stabilization is complete.

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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?
10. How do I find out if there is a special assessment on my property?