Franklin County, OH Environmental Rules: Erosion Control (2026)
Key Facts
- Required document
- Grading plan & storm sewer layout
- Trigger
- New development certificate applications
- 1+ acre disturbance
- Storm Water Mgmt Manual applies
- Issued within
- 7 working days
Summary
New development in unincorporated Franklin County must submit a grading plan and storm sewer layout with its Certificate of Zoning Compliance application, showing how storm runoff will be handled.
A grading plan and storm sewer layout, to include existing and proposed surface and subsurface draining features indicating how storm runoff will be handled; The requirements of 705.022, or portions thereof, may be waived by the Administrative Officer when, in his opinion, the applicant has satisfactorily demonstrated that all aspects relative to the above have been suitably addressed. Applications for Certificates of Zoning Compliance must comply with applicable local and state requirements and regulations. These may include, but are not limited to, the Franklin County Storm Water Management Manual if the proposal will disturb 1 or more acres of land, Franklin County Public Health Regulations, Franklin County Sanitary Engineer requirements, Franklin County Drainage Engineer requirements, Franklin County Engineer requirements and requirements of the applicable Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Construction permit.
Full Breakdown
Every application for a Certificate of Zoning Compliance for new development must include a plan showing lot dimensions, building locations, proposed construction, water and sewer provisions, and a grading plan and storm sewer layout covering existing and proposed surface and subsurface drainage features indicating how storm runoff will be handled. Projects disturbing an acre or more must also comply with the Franklin County Storm Water Management Manual and applicable Ohio EPA construction permits. The Administrative Officer can waive parts of this requirement if satisfied the issues are already addressed.
Violations & Fines
Starting development without an approved Certificate of Zoning Compliance, or without the required grading and drainage plan, is a misdemeanor under §710.01; the certificate itself expires if work is not substantially completed within a year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a grading plan for a small addition?
What if my project disturbs more than an acre?
Sources & Official References
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