1. What Erosion & Sediment Control permits are needed when building a home?
ALL earth disturbance activities require the installation of adequate Erosion & Sediment Control Best Management Practices (BMPs).
Any earth disturbance over 5,000 square feet requires an Erosion & Sediment Control Plan & it must be available on site.
If the disturbance is 1 acre or more, an NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) permit is required.
2. What permits are needed to cross a stream with a driveway or utility line?
The PADEP requires permits for driveway or utility line crossings based on drainage area to the crossing location. Contact the District for help calculating the drainage area and determining if a permit is needed.
3. What permits are needed to place fill on my property?
ALL earth disturbance activities require the installation of adequate Erosion & Sediment Control Best Management Practices (BMPs).
If your activity will be closer than 50’ to a stream or wetland, a stream encroachment permit will be required by the PADEP.
Any earth disturbance over 5,000 square feet requires an Erosion & Sediment Control Plan & it must be available on site.
If the disturbance is 1 acre or more, an NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) permit is required.
