*If you plan on performing an activity that will disturb one acre of land or more, please click here to view SD1's memo regarding land disturbing activities.
The Land Disturbance Permit is required for (1) any alteration of the earth's surface where natural or man-made ground cover is altered and for which the applicant has not received a Clearing or Grading Permit and/or (2) the installation of any storm sewer systems (including storm sewer structures and pipes, detention ponds, etc.). The Land Disturbance Permit shall also include activities covered by a Clearing, Grading, and/or Utility Permit if the applicant did not obtain a separate Clearing, Grading, and/or Utility Permit.
The Grading Permit is required for grading activities on a property. Grading activities include excavation, filling, stockpiling, or other earth moving activities, and any combination thereof. The Grading Permit shall also include activities covered by a Clearing Permit. The Grading Permit may include the construction of sanitary sewers and other utility infrastructure (water, gas, electric, etc.); however, such installation shall occur at the risk of the property owner. Should a conflict with these utilities arise during the plan review of the storm water drainage system, the property owner will be required to resolve the conflict while adhering to the District's Storm Water Rules and Regulations. Such a conflict may result in a change in the sanitary sewers and other utilities and may require the installed utilities to be removed at no cost to the District. The installation of storm sewer systems (including storm sewer structures and pipes, detention ponds, etc.) require a Land Disturbance Permit and will not be approved as part of a Grading Permit. A Grading Permit will not be required if the property owner/applicant has received a Land Disturbance Permit for the property covering the same activity.
The Clearing Permit is required for clearing activities on a property. Clearing activities include stripping and cutting of trees and ground cover and the removal of roots and associated material. The Clearing Permit does not include any earth moving activities, including rough shaping of the site. A Clearing Permit will not be required if the property owner/applicant has received a Grading or Land Disturbance Permit for the property covering the same activity.
In order to facilitate a timely review and to ensure consistency in the submittals, the District is providing this recommended format. Use of this format is encouraged, but is not required. The District recognizes that not all land disturbing activities will include all components in this submittal. Therefore, sections that do not apply to specific projects should note the non-applicability.
NOT is required to terminate the Land Disturbing Activity Permit when the construction is complete and the site is stabilized.
