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Building on a Residential Lot

When is an Erosion and Sediment Control plan required to be submitted to Geauga SWCD?
  • Construction (including septic systems) of any size occurring on a sublot within a subdivision; or
  • Construction disturbing over 1 acre of land; or
  • Additionally - construction (including septic systems) of over 300 square feet due to specific township zoning requirements within the townships of Auburn, Bainbridge, Claridon, Hambden, Munson, Newbury, Russell, and Thompson.

What needs to be submitted?

Site plan of the property showing:
  • Existing Features - contour lines, property lines, existing buildings and driveways, streams, wetlands, conservation easement areas, and zoning setbacks
  • Proposed Features - limits of construction, footprint of proposed structure(s), driveway, and septic system (as applicable)
  • General Information
  • Owner name, address, phone
  • Contractor company name, contact name, address, phone
  • Address and parcel number of property
  • Total acreage and acreage to be disturbed
4. Erosion and Sediment Control Measures
  • Silt fence necessary to prevent sediment transport to adjacent properties, ditches, streams, or wetlands
  • Location of construction entrance
  • Location of concrete washout area
5. General Notes and Details of Erosion and Sediment Control Measures (BMPs)6. WMSC Residential Plan Review Application7. $60.00 Plan Review and Inspection Fee

Additional Documents

The following documents may be utilized to aid in preparing the site plan and submittal requirements:
Erosion and Sediment Control Practices for Individual Lot Construction
Home Builder Plan Requirements
with sample site plan Erosion and Sediment Control General Note Sheet to be attached to the site plan.
Designation of Owner Appointed Representative
This form is utilized to appoint someone other than the owner of the property to be the responsible party for items pertaining to the permit and to receive reports and notices.
Erosion and Sediment Control Requirements for Septic Systems.
Erosion and Sediment Control Site Plan Exemption Form
The Geauga County Building Department will require a site plan approval letter or an exemption form. If your site does not meet one of the three requirements listed above then this exemption form must be submitted.
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