In general, a Residential SESC Permit is required for construction of a single family residence or other earth disturbance, including pools and pole buildings, if the work is conducted within 500 feet of surface water (i.e., lake, stream, pond, swamp, wetland, or county drain) or the disturbance is an acre or more.
Residential Permits/Waivers Are Not Required For:
- Installation of decks that include construction of posts only and no additional earth disturbance will occur
- Above-ground pools where no additional earth disturbance will occur
To obtain a permit, an application is required and must be signed by both the applicant and the landowner. A permit fee will be determined upon submitting the application for a permit. The size of the earth disturbance and risk for erosion will determine the permit type and fee. A copy of the site plan and the township’s or village’s Land Use Permit must accompany each application. Fees must be paid at the time of application. Exception: Green Oak Township, and the Cities of Brighton and Howell do not issue Land Use Permits. If it is determined that the site work would require a waiver, the waivers would still require a land use permit and a site plan. An affidavit will need to be signed at the counter.
Silt Fence must be erected and inspected prior to permit issuance. Silt fence determination will be made at the time of application.
If required, Tracking Mat material must be onsite prior to permit issuance.
Forms
Please Note: Permit fees are not refundable.