Building on a Residential Lot

When is a Water Management and Sediment Control (WMSC) 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, Thompson and Troy.

What needs to be submitted?

  • Site Plan
  • Application
  • $60 Permit Fee

How to submit?

Quickest/Preferred - Click each button below to submit all needed items electronically.
Upload Site Plan and General Notes/Details
Complete and Submit an Application
Pay $60 Plan Review and Permit Fee
  • OR
  • Standard - Mail or hand deliver Permit Fee, Completed Application and Site plan as detailed on this page to:

  • 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Suite 240
  • Chardon, OH 44024
Site Plan
  • Existing Features - contour lines, property lines, existing buildings and driveways, streams, wetlands, conservation easement areas, riparian and zoning setbacks. Riparian setbacks must be included within the townships of Auburn, Bainbridge, Hambden, Russell and Thompson.
  • 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 Sediment Control Measures (BMPS) - download here and attach to site plan
Application
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Address
Geauga County Office Building 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Suite #240 Chardon, Ohio 44024
Contact
(440) 834-1122; (440) 279-1761
geaugaswcd@geauga.oh.gov