Franklin County, KY Environmental Rules: Erosion Control (2026)

Section 153.04 says the county has adopted a Storm Water Procedures Manual, a compilation of rules, design criteria and standards for controlling construction related surface runoff, erosion and sedimentation. The manual guides the design and selection of erosion protection and sediment control (EPSC) measures, which are required as part of any land-disturbance activity in the county, and the measures must be maintained to minimize adverse impacts on water quality.

Section 153.05 says the manual describes the land-disturbance permitting process, including the types of permits, the required submittal materials and the review for each application. Following the chapter does not exempt a permittee from coverage under the state Division of Water's KPDES storm water general permit, which applies to construction that disturbs one acre or more and is obtained by filing a notice of intent. The county's own fee schedule in § 150.03 lists land disturbance or early grading at $100.

The chapter's definition of land-disturbance activity excludes minor activities such as underground utility repairs, home gardens and minor repairs, installation of fence, sign, telephone and electric poles and other posts, and emergency work to protect life, limb or property.

Under § 153.06 the permittee is self-policing and must correct any EPSC measures that are not working at all times during construction, noting every update in the SWPPP. County inspectors can inspect any land-disturbing activity and review the inspection and repair records.

Under § 153.07, a notice of violation or stop work order can be posted when work proceeds without a permit, the SWPPP is not fully implemented, or permit conditions are not met. The violation must be corrected within five calendar days or a stop work order issues, and the permit can be revoked if compliance does not follow within five calendar days.