Environmental Rules in Wayne County, MI (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Wayne County, Michigan.

Verified from official government sources

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

Stormwater Management

Wayne County requires a stormwater construction approval and construction permit before any regulated construction activity affecting county roads, county drains, county property, or county storm sewer systems, enforced with civil-infraction fines starting at $1,000.

Stormwater Permit Rules in Wayne County

Some Restrictions

Wayne County Code of Ordinances Ch. 95, § 95-41

It shall be a violation of this Ordinance to engage in regulated construction activity except in accordance with this Ordinance and rules promulgated pursuant to this Ordinance, and pursuant to a valid stormwater construction approval and construction permit issued by the County. A stormwater construction approval shall be issued in a form and manner approved by the County and may be incorporat...

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Erosion Control

Wayne County requires a stormwater construction approval and construction permit before any grading, clearing, or excavating that affects county roads, county drains, county property, or MS4-permitted watersheds, per the Stormwater Control Ordinance.

Wayne County Grading & Stormwater Permit

Some Restrictions

Wayne County Code of Ordinances Ch. 95, § 95-41

It shall be a violation of this Ordinance to engage in regulated construction activity except in accordance with this Ordinance and rules promulgated pursuant to this Ordinance, and pursuant to a valid stormwater construction approval and construction permit issued by the County. A stormwater construction approval shall be issued in a form and manner approved by the County and may be incorporat...

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Environmental Rules by City in Wayne County

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

DetroitPop. 639,111

5 verified rules • Erosion Control, Flood Elevation Requirements

DearbornPop. 109,976

5 verified rules • Erosion Control, Flood Elevation Requirements

LivoniaPop. 95,535

5 verified rules • Erosion Control, Flood Elevation Requirements

WestlandPop. 84,094

3 verified rules • Erosion Control, Flood Zones

All Wayne County ordinances

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