DeSoto County requires erosion and sediment control on all land-disturbing activity of 1 acre or more, consistent with MDEQ's Large Construction General Permit. Silt fence, stabilized entrances, and inlet protection are standard; disturbed areas must be stabilized within 14 days of inactivity.
All construction sites in DeSoto County disturbing 1 acre or more (or smaller sites part of a larger common plan) must obtain coverage under MDEQ's Large Construction General Permit MSR100000 and prepare a SWPPP including erosion and sediment controls. Grading permits from the county or municipality typically require the SWPPP on file plus a local erosion-control plan. Best management practices include silt fencing, straw wattles, rock check dams, stabilized construction entrances, sediment basins/traps, and storm drain inlet protection. Disturbed areas inactive for 14 days must be temporarily stabilized (seed and mulch or erosion blanket). Final stabilization requires 70 percent perennial vegetative cover or equivalent. Inspections occur every 7 days and within 24 hours of a 0.5-inch rainfall. MDEQ retains independent enforcement.
Missing or failed BMPs: stop-work order and fines $250 to $2,500 locally. Sediment discharge to waters of the state: MDEQ penalty up to $25,000 per day per Miss. Code §49-17-43. Failure to stabilize within 14 days: daily fines. NOT filed with MDEQ: federal and state exposure.
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