Hennepin County, MN Environmental Rules: Erosion Control (2026)
Key Facts
- Standard
- Best Management Practices
- Applies to
- Right-of-way permit holders
- Provided upon
- Department request
Summary
Right-of-way permit holders in Hennepin County must use Best Management Practices to control erosion, sediment, and dust on their work sites, and provide it on department request.
The permit holder will be responsible for utilizing Best Management Practices in managing storm water. Erosion, sediment control and water quality practices that are most effective and practicable means controlling, preventing, and minimizing degradation of waters of the state, including avoidance of impacts, general housekeeping practices, pollution prevention practices, operating and maintenance procedures and other applicable management practices shall be utilized. Erosion, sediment, and dust control shall be provided upon request of the department.
Trees and vegetation Burning or disking operations and or the use of chemicals to control or kill trees, brush, and other vegetation is prohibited without the engineer’s approval.
Restoration
Full Breakdown
Appendix B to the county's right-of-way use ordinance makes every permit holder responsible for using Best Management Practices to manage storm water, requiring the most effective and practicable erosion, sediment-control, and water-quality practices, including general housekeeping and pollution-prevention procedures, to minimize degradation of state waters. Erosion, sediment, and dust control measures must be supplied whenever the Transportation Operations Department requests them.
Violations & Fines
Failure to maintain required erosion, sediment, or dust control is a violation of the right-of-way permit conditions, subject to the ordinance's fee and delay-penalty provisions under Section 26.0.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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