Construction projects disturbing 1 acre or more or within 500 feet of a lake or stream need a Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control permit under Michigan Part 91 administered by Wayne County.
Erosion control in Dearborn follows Michigan Part 91 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (Public Act 451 of 1994), which requires a Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (SESC) permit for any earth change that disturbs 1 or more acres of land, or any earth change within 500 feet of a lake or stream. The Wayne County Department of Public Services administers the local SESC program for Dearborn. A permitted project must install and maintain best management practices such as silt fence, inlet protection, temporary seeding, and construction entrance stabilization before ground disturbance begins. Larger projects (over 5 acres) also need a state Construction Stormwater NPDES permit from EGLE. Homeowners doing routine landscaping generally do not need a permit, but they still must not allow sediment to wash into storm drains or neighboring properties. Violations can trigger stop work orders and fines.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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