Franklin County requires erosion and sediment control per Ohio EPA Rainwater and Land Development Manual. Projects over 1 acre need SWP3 with silt fence, inlet protection, and stabilized entrances. Franklin SWCD reviews all construction plans.
Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District provides plan review and inspection for erosion control on development sites. Ohio EPA Rainwater Manual establishes BMP standards: silt fence around downslope perimeter, construction entrance with 2-3 inch stone, inlet protection for all storm drains, temporary seeding within 7 days of inactivity. Slopes steeper than 3:1 require erosion control blanket. Franklin County townships adopt model erosion control resolution. Columbus enforces through Public Utilities with site inspections during rainy periods.
Missing BMPs during rain event: 500-2,500 dollars per day. Discharge to storm sewer: Columbus issues Notice of Violation with 30 day correction. Repeat violations trigger Ohio EPA referral with penalties up to 10,000 daily.
Franklin County, OH
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