Land disturbance over 5,000 sq ft requires a Land Disturbance Permit and an Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution Control (ES&PC) plan with at least three stages: initial, intermediate, and final. Roswell Engineering is the Local Issuing Authority enforcing both city and state rules.
Roswell adopted the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission's Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control in Georgia by reference and applies it through the Land Disturbance Permit (UDC §13.8). Projects disturbing more than 5,000 sq ft trigger the permit; smaller projects can still need controls if they discharge sediment into a state waterway. ES&PC plans must include silt fence, inlet protection, construction exits, sediment traps/basins, and stabilization measures for each project stage. Inspections are required at the initial install, intermediate stages, and final close-out. Bond requirements scale with project size to guarantee restoration if the contractor abandons.
Stop-work orders are common for failed erosion controls. Civil penalties under the Georgia Erosion and Sedimentation Act run up to $2,500 per day per violation. The city can also forfeit the project bond and order remediation.
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