Environmental Rules in Oakland County, MI (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Oakland County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Erosion Control

Any earth change of 1 acre or more, or any earth change within 500 feet of a lake, stream, wetland, or county drain in Oakland County, requires a Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (SESC) permit from the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner. The program is administered under Part 91 of Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA), Act 451 of 1994 (MCL 324.9101 et seq.).

Oakland County Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Control (SESC) Permit

Heavy Restrictions

MCL 324.9101 (NREPA Part 91 – Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control)

"Earth change" means a human-made change in the natural cover or topography of land, including cut and fill activities, which may result in or contribute to soil erosion or sedimentation of the waters of the state. Earth change does not include the practice of plowing and tilling soil for the purpose of crop production.

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Environmental Rules by City in Oakland County

1 cities in Oakland County have their own environmental rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

Farmington HillsPop. 83,986

5 verified rules • Erosion Control, Flood Elevation Requirements

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