Georgia Erosion and Sedimentation Act (O.C.G.A. §12-7) plus the DeKalb Soil & Water Conservation District enforce land-disturbance rules. BMPs, silt fencing, and 25-foot stream buffers required.
Land disturbance in DeKalb County is regulated under the Georgia Erosion and Sedimentation Act (O.C.G.A. §12-7 et seq.) and the DeKalb County Land Development Ordinance. Any disturbance of 1 acre or more requires a Land Disturbance Permit (LDP) and an approved Erosion, Sedimentation & Pollution Control (ES&PC) Plan prepared by a certified Level II designer. Required BMPs include perimeter silt fence, construction-entrance stabilization, inlet protection, sediment basins where feasible, and re-vegetation. Georgia mandates a 25-foot state waters buffer (50 feet along trout streams). DeKalb's creeks (Nancy Creek, Peachtree Creek tributaries, South River, Snapfinger Creek) receive active enforcement. Temporary and permanent stabilization deadlines apply.
Missing erosion controls: stop-work order and fines up to $2,500 per day per violation. Buffer encroachment: $1,000 to $50,000 plus restoration. Sediment discharge to waters: additional EPD penalties.
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