Erosion Control: Chelsea vs Revere
How do erosion control rules compare between Chelsea, MA and Revere, MA?
Chelsea and Revere have similar restriction levels.
Chelsea, MA
Suffolk County
All Suffolk County municipalities require erosion and sediment controls during construction per the MA State Building Code (780 CMR) and the 2020 MassDEP Stormwater Handbook. Boston requires a Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan for projects disturbing 20,000+ sq ft. Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop use the MassDEP BMPs: silt fence, hay bales, stabilized construction entrance, and inlet protection.
View full Chelsea rules →Revere, MA
Suffolk County
All Suffolk County municipalities require erosion and sediment controls during construction per the MA State Building Code (780 CMR) and the 2020 MassDEP Stormwater Handbook. Boston requires a Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan for projects disturbing 20,000+ sq ft. Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop use the MassDEP BMPs: silt fence, hay bales, stabilized construction entrance, and inlet protection.
View full Revere rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Chelsea | Revere |
|---|---|---|
| State Code | 780 CMR Appendix J | 780 CMR Appendix J |
| Federal | EPA CGP for 1+ acre | EPA CGP for 1+ acre |
| Boston Threshold | 20,000 sq ft | 20,000 sq ft |
| Stabilization | 14 days inactive, 7 near wetlands | 14 days inactive, 7 near wetlands |
| Wetlands | 100 ft buffer jurisdiction | 100 ft buffer jurisdiction |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Chelsea FAQ
Do I need erosion controls for a single-family home?
Usually yes if clearing 5,000+ sq ft. Minimum BMPs — silt fence downgrade, stabilized entrance — apply even below thresholds if the site is near a catch basin or wetland.
Who inspects erosion controls?
In Boston, BWSC and ISD. In Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop: Building Department, Conservation Commission, or DPW depending on site.
Revere FAQ
Do I need erosion controls for a single-family home?
Usually yes if clearing 5,000+ sq ft. Minimum BMPs — silt fence downgrade, stabilized entrance — apply even below thresholds if the site is near a catch basin or wetland.
Who inspects erosion controls?
In Boston, BWSC and ISD. In Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop: Building Department, Conservation Commission, or DPW depending on site.
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