Norfolk enforces Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Law for any land disturbance of 2,500 sq ft or more. Silt fencing, inlet protection, and stabilized construction entrances required. Certified Responsible Land Disturber (RLD) must be designated on project. Tidal shoreline work triggers Virginia Marine Resources Commission permits.
Norfolk follows the Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Law (VA Code §62.1-44.15:51 et seq.) and its regulations (9VAC25-840). Any land disturbance of 2,500 square feet or more requires an approved Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (ESC), designation of a certified Responsible Land Disturber (RLD), and pre-construction installation of BMPs including silt fence, inlet protection, stabilized construction entrance, and phased disturbance limits. Norfolk Department of Environmental Storm Water Management conducts inspections. For tidal shoreline work (living shorelines, bulkheads, riprap revetment), Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC), Army Corps of Engineers, and Norfolk Wetlands Board joint permits may be required. Beach nourishment and dune work at Ocean View and Willoughby require additional review under Coastal Primary Sand Dune and Beaches Act.
ESC violations: stop work and $32,500/day maximum state penalty. Downstream impact may trigger fish-kill or shellfish closure enforcement.
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