City of Green Bay
Department of Community and Economic Development
100 North Jefferson Str
eet, Room 608, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54301-5026
(p) 920.448.3300 (f) 920.448.3426 greenbaywi.gov
RAZE GUIDE
The information in this packet is provided to help guide you through the permit application
process. This packet will also provide you with information regarding how to submit an Erosion
Control Plan for review.
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Permit Application Guide
Zoning Code Requirements
Permit
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PERMIT APPLICATION GUIDE
*BEFORE A RAZE PERMIT WILL BE ISSUED, YOU MUST HAVE AN APPROVED
EROSION CONTROL PLAN
1.
T
o obtain a Raze Permit, submit an Erosion Control Plan, completed Building Permit
Application, and Licensed Contractor Plumbing Permit (if applicable) to the Department
of Community and Economic Development, Room 608. See page 3 for methods to
apply for the permit.
2. Once the Erosion Control Plan is approved by the Erosion and Sediment Control
Specialist, the Raze Permit can be issued.
For submittal, fill out and follow the
Erosion Control Plan Submittal Application
, which will
give you a step by step guide on what is needed for review. Also fill out the
Erosion
Control Permit Application
. For any questions regarding Erosion Control, please contact:
Michael DeBauche, Erosion and Sediment Control Specialist
(920) 448-3301 or michaeldeb@greenbaywi.gov
3. If capping any plumbing lines, have a licensed plumber fill out a Plumbing Permit.
4. If doing any work in the street right-of-way or parking equipment on the street,
you
will need to secure the following permits from the Department of Public Works:
Street Obstruction Permit (parking equipment on street)
Street Excavation Permit (digging in right-of-way, i.e. apron, sidewalks, and curbs)
5.
After raze is completed, follow up with all Best Management Practices relating to the
approved Erosion Control Plan and site will need to be stabilized.
*Note:
There will be no need for an Erosion Control Plan for any of the following:
Razing just a garage with no excavating
Less than 4,000 sq. ft. of land disturbance
Less than 100 cu. yd. of excavating
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Permit Fees:
o Submit the applicable permit fees.
Residential House Raze will require a $175 Building Permit fee ($50 Building Permit,
$50 Plumbing Permit, $50 Erosion Control Permit, and $25 Erosion Control Site Plan
review).
Residential Garage Raze will require a $50 Building Permit fee.
Commercial Raze will require a $240 Building Permit fee ($70 Building Permit, $70
Plumbing Permit, $50 Erosion Control Permit, and $50 Erosion Control Site Plan
review).
o Make checks payable to City of Green Bay, or
o Pay online through GovPayNet
http://www.greenbaywi.gov/DocumentCenter/View/943/Online-Payment-Instructions-PDF
o A project number must be assigned by Inspection office staff before making a payment
online. A service fee will be charged for online payment.
Apply for the Permit:
Please plan ahead and pick one of the following methods to apply for your permit. Make sure all of
the required information listed above is included and submit it to the Department of Community and
Economic Development using one of the methods listed below:
o In Person with an Inspector at City Hall:
This is the best method to discuss the specifics of your project with an inspector.
Typically if all the required information is submitted and found acceptable, the permit
can be issued at that time.
Inspectors are available for consultation and permit issuance 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday.
o By Email:
Email all the required information (Erosion Control Plan and Permit Application) to
SitePlanGB@greenbaywi.gov.
o By Mail:
City of Green Bay
Department of Community and Economic Development
100 N. Jefferson Street, Room 608
Green Bay, WI 54301
Submittal Checklist:
Building Permit Application Long Form
Licensed Contractor Plumbing Permit
Erosion Control Plan including Erosion Control Plan Submittal Application and Erosion Control
Permit Application
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THINGS TO CONSIDER
CITY OF GREEN BAY RAZING OF STRUCTURES
1. SCOPE OF WORK
The work under this contract shall consist of razing the residential structure(s) at the specified
address, filling all basements, crawl spaces and excavated areas with approved granular material,
topsoil, and seed. All work shall be done in accordance with the requirements of the "CITY OF
GREEN BAY STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC
WORKS CONSTRUCTION.”
2. RAZING OF STRUCTURE
The residence to be razed under this contract has been condemned by the City's Department of
Community and Economic Development - Inspection Division in accordance with Municipal
Ordinance 23.14. Consequently, the Contractor should be aware that the City does not own the
property or residence. The contractor shall verify with the City that the residence is vacant before
proceeding with demolition.
The razing operation shall be conducted in accordance with City of Green Bay Ordinance #15.65
§201 of the City Standard Specification (unless otherwise amended herein), and all other applicable
State and Federal regulations, after having taken out a razing permit from the Building Inspection
Division. All concrete and bituminous drives, steps, sidewalks, and the like within the property lines
of the parcel shall be broken up, removed, and disposed of. Any fences or other on-site manmade
amenities shall be removed. All loose material and debris shall be removed from the basement and
other excavated areas. The basement or foundation floor shall then be broken into not greater than
2' x 2' pieces to assure water drainage and prevent water build-up. All remaining exterior walls,
interior bearing walls, and partitions shall be removed to a point 3' below sidewalk grade or the
existing ground grade, whichever is lowest.
ORDINANCE #15.65 RAZING OF BUILDINGS.
(1) PERMIT REQUIRED. No person shall hereafter raze any building in the City without first
securing a permit therefor from the Division of Building Inspection and a permit for the sealing of
the sewer from the Plumbing Supervisor.
(2) REQUIREMENTS. The holder of a permit to raze a building shall comply with the following
requirements:
(a) Property to be protected. Streets, alleys, and private property shall be properly
protected by erecting proper fences and scaffolds. If scaffolds are to be built on streets or
alleys, they shall be properly protected with a top cover of planks, guardrails, and toe-
boards to prevent the falling of debris on sidewalks or streets. The top of the scaffold
shall be at least 8' above the sidewalk or alley.
(b) Walls to be supported. No person shall remove all horizontal support from exterior
walls or partitions thereby permitting them to stand unsupported.
(c) Buildings to be Razed Floor-by-Floor. In buildings of more than one story, the exterior
walls, interior partitions, and other supports shall be removed floor-by-floor, using the
floor below as protection from falling debris and to prevent exterior and interior walls
from collapsing.
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(d) Razing to be Gradual. No walls, chimneys, or other construction shall be allowed to fall
en masse on a floor; and bulky material such as beams and columns shall be lowered and
not thrown.
(e) Cranes. Cranes may be used in wrecking or demolishing buildings provided the above
requirements are complied with.
(f) Sewers. When a building is moved or demolished, its sewer shall be located at a point
outside the foundation lines and sealed off. The plug or seal shall not be covered until
approval has been given by the Plumbing Supervisor.
(g) Obstruction of Streets. When razing requires the obstruction of a public street, alley, or
sidewalk, a permit must be obtained from the Director of Public Works as provided in
§9.27, Green Bay Municipal Code, before starting work on razing of the structure.
3. UTILITY SERVICES AND PIPING
Wisconsin State Statute 182.0175 requires that the contractor who engages in excavation or
demolition must notify utility service owners at least three working days before excavation. Any
electrical, gas, water and telephone/cable services to the structure shall be properly disconnected
prior to razing.
All utility piping, basement drains, sewers, and the like shall be cut off at the building line and
permanently bulkheaded by a method approved by the City Plumbing Inspector prior to moving or
razing operations. The City Inspection Division shall be notified when bulkheads are completed and
before filling operations are begun
4. HAZARDOUS WASTE
Any material encountered in the demolition process that is classified as a hazardous waste by the
State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources must be separated, contained, and disposed of
according to applicable provisions of the Wisconsin Administrative Code, including but not limited to
Chapter NR 181, and applicable Federal regulations.
5. AIR QUALITY
The Contractor shall make every effort to keep construction dust to a minimum as required by the
Wisconsin Administrative Code and as directed by the Building Inspector. In all phases of the
demolition process, the Contractor must follow State and Local codes. The City of Green Bay will
follow the asbestos regulations of Chapter NR 447, Wisconsin Administrative Code, and have the
structure inspected for any asbestos containing materials (ACM) and abate any friable or potentially
friable ACM prior to issuing the "written notice to proceed" from the building inspector.
6. DISPOSABLE MATERIAL
All salvageable material and all other demolition waste is the property of the contractor and must be
removed from the premises. Excessive accumulation of either salvageable material or demolition
waste will not be permitted. All materials shall be disposed of by the Contractor in consistency with
ordinances of the City of Green Bay and Brown County, and with regulations set forth in the State of
Wisconsin Administrative Code. Upon the City's request, the Contractor shall provide proof (such
as scale tickets) that all demolition waste has been disposed of at an approved landfill site.
7. FILLING BASEMENTS AND EXCAVATED AREAS
All loose materials and debris shall be removed from the basements, crawl spaces and other
excavated areas. Upon ascertaining that all openings, pipelines and drains, etc., have been property
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capped, all basements, crawl spaces, excavated areas, and other below grade voids resulting from the
removal of pavements, slabs, foundations and the like shall be filled, to within 4" of finished grade,
with granular fill material meeting the following requirements: 100% shall pass the 3 inch screen and
no more than 8% by weight shall pass the No. 200 screen. The material shall be well graded, free
from debris and organic material. All granular fill shall be placed in layers of 12 inches or less and
shall be compacted to not less than 95% of Modified Proctor (ASTM D-1557). The remaining 4" shall
be top soiled, seeded and mulched in accordance with Section 801 of the City Standard Specifications.
Any areas of open "excavation" must be immediately barricaded and fenced off with standard snow
fence to prevent access by the public. Yellow flashers shall be mounted on said snow fence at 20'
intervals minimum when left in place overnight. Barricading shall be done in a manner acceptable to
the Building Inspector.
8. PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF PROPERTY
The Contractor shall use every reasonable precaution to prevent the damage or destruction of all
overhead structures such as wire, cables, etc., and all underground structures such as water or gas
shut-off boxes, water meter, pipes, conduits, etc., within or outside of the right-of-way. The
Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to such items.
The Contractor shall notify the owners of all corporate or private property, which interferes with or
abuts the work, advising them of the nature of any interference, and shall arrange with them for the
disposition of such property. The contractor shall furnish the Building Inspector upon request with
copies of all such notifications and final agreements.
The Contractor shall use extreme caution to protect streetlights and other City property within the
right-of-way limits, and will be responsible for any damage. In particular, the Contractor shall replace
any damaged concrete sidewalk or surface pavement.
The Contractor shall be responsible for the damage or destruction of property resulting from
neglect, misconduct, or omission in his manner or method of execution of non-execution of the
work, and shall restore such property to a condition similar or equal to that existing before damage
was done.
9. OBSTRUCTION OF STREETS
No streets can be closed, or traffic patterns altered, without prior approval from the Building
Inspector. All work sites, streets, and sidewalks affected by this contract shall be signed and
barricaded in accordance with the "MANUAL OF TRAFFIC CONTROLS FOR STREET
CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS FOR THE CITY OF GREEN BAY".
The Contractor shall at all times conduct the work in such a manner as to insure ingress and egress
to all occupied business establishments and residences abutting the project area.
10. CONSTRUCTION SITE EROSION CONTROL
The Contractor shall comply with Section 13.60 of the City of Green Bay Municipal Code
(Construction Site Erosion Control Ordinance) at all times while performing the work under this
Contract. The Contractor shall prepare and submit an erosion control plan to the Building
Inspector. No work shall commence until an erosion control plan has been approved by the Building
Inspector.
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11. (2) LITTERING AT RAZING OR REMOVAL SITE.
No person shall leave litter, building debris, excavations, or ground piles on property on which a
building is being razed or from which a building has been moved. If work is not being done in a
satisfactory manner or is not progressing thus causing a public safety hazard and nuisance, the
Building Inspection Division shall, after a written notice specifying a definite period within which
persons concerned shall clean up the property and level off the ground to the adjoining level, the City
shall cause such work to be done; and the cost thereof shall be borne by the property or the
property owner.
12. CURB REPLACEMENT 13-1706(H)
Driveways which have been abandoned and are not included on the approved site plan shall be
removed, in their entirety, to the setback line and replaced at the property owner’s expense with full
height curb and sidewalk (where applicable).
13. RAT PREVENTION 8.07(n)
Prior to demolition or moving of any building, the owner shall use rat-eradication measures and take
all reasonable efforts to abate the rat infestation prior to commencing demolition or moving of the
structure.
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PROJECT PERMITS
APPLICATION
All fields must be completed before permit will be processed.
Project Address
Parcel #
Project #
Property Owner
Contractor
Name Name
Company
(if applies)
Company
Address
Address
City, State, Zip
City, State, Zip
Phone #
Email
Phone #
Email
Current Land Use, Flood Plain & Zoning (check which applies)
Land Use: 2-Family Multi-Family # of units ____ Commercial (describe) _______________
Vacant Lot
1-Family
Zoning: R-1 R- 2 R-3 RR OR NC
D C-1 C-2 C-3 L1 G1 BP PI CON TND
Flood Plain: Yes
Base Flood Elevation (BFE)_____
No
Addition Alteration Repair Move Raze (demolish)
Change-of-use
Project Scope:
New
Area: Finished Unfinished Total Bldg:
Description of Project :
Estimated Cost of Construction $
Erosion Control # _________
City SBD $___________
Plan Approvals
PLBG Plan
SWR Plan
Foot & Found Only #_______ City
Building Plan
HVAC Plan
Site Plan
# _________ City SBD $___________
# _________ City SBD $___________
# _________ $___________
Contractors (UDC Numbers Required): DCC # DCQ #
BLDG -
Bldg Fee
ELEC –
Elec Fee
HVAC –
Hvac Fee
PLBG –________# of Fixtures
Plbg Fee
SWRS
Water Fee $_____
Storm Fee $_____
Assessment $_____
Sanitary Fee $_____
Assessment $_____
Swrs Fee
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
C.O.
$
Addl. Fee
Double Fee
DOUBLE FEE PERMIT [s.15.07(b)] If application for a building permit has not been obtained prior to commencement of
the job, applicable permit fee shall be doubled.
Application Signature The applicant certifies that information submitted herein is accurate; agrees to comply with the Wisconsin
Administrative Code, Municipal Ordinance, and with the conditions of this permit; and understands that permit issuance creates no legal
liability, expressed or implied, on the Department or Municipality.
Signature of Applicant Date
Class Code Census Receipt No. Total Fee
Reviewed By
Credential #
White - Office
Yellow - Applicant
To schedule an inspection, submit an online Inspection Request or call (920) 448-3300 at least one business day
in advance. Final inspections are required for all projects.
Department of Community
and Economic Development
100 N. Jefferson Street, Rm 608
Green Bay, WI 54301-5026
(920) 448-3300 - phone
(920) 448-3426 - fax
inspmail@greenbaywi.gov
www.greenbaywi.gov
(assigned by City)
$
$
$
Erosion Ctrl
EROSION CONTROL
ADDITIONAL PERMITS (Sprinklers #_____, Curb Cut, Flood Plain, Temp. Occupancy, Etc.)
(Please List)
(Rev 6/20)
(check all that apply)
Height
#_______
City
#_______ City
SBD $__________
SBD $__________
SBD $__________
For Office Use Only
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STORM, SANITARY
AND WATER
CONNECTION PERMIT
(EXTERNAL)
Department of Community
and Economic Development
100 N. Jefferson Street, Rm 608
Green Bay, WI 54301-5026
(920) 448-3300 - phone
(920) 448-3426 - fax
inspmail@greenbaywi.gov
All fields must be completed before permit will be processed.
Project Address:
Owner's Name:
Owner's Email: Phone #:
Plumbing/Utility Contractor:
Contractor’s Address:
Contractor's Email:
Contractor's Phone #: Value of Work:
Bonded/Insured with City of Green Bay:
Yes
No
(For right-of-way impact)
I hereby make application for a permit for the following described sewer/plumbing work at the above location.
External Plumbing/Sewer
Water Service Connection
Sewer Cap
Sanitary Sewer Connection
Sanitary/Storm/Water Repair
Storm Sewer Connection
Description of Work:
To schedule an inspection, submit an online Inspection Request or call (920) 448-3300 at least one business
day in advance. Final inspections are required for all projects.
Contractor's Signature:
Credential #
Check box for Online Payment
The information below must be provided for notification of project number and permit fee. This information is required to make
payment online.
Phone
Fax
Email
Excerpt from City of Green Bay Plumbing Code:
Section 16.06 Permit must be procured before starting work: If any work regulated by the Plumbing Ordinance for which a permit is required
is commenced without a permit first having been obtained thereof, double the permit fee herein prescribed shall be paid when a permit finally
is obtained. Payment of any fee mentioned in this Section, however, shall in no way relieve any person of the penalties that may be imposed for
violation of the Plumbing Ordinance.
(Rev 6/2020)
This section for City use only
Sewer Request Filed:
Sewer Verified:
Project #:
Permit Code:
Permit Fee:
Assessment Fee:
Parcel #:
Receipt #:
Date:
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Department of Community
and Economic Development
100 N. Jefferson Street, Rm 608
Green Bay, WI 54301-5026
(920) 448-3300 - phone
(920) 448-3426 - fax
inspmail@greenbaywi.gov
Small Site General Instructions: Submit this application and erosion control plan demonstrating compliance with Ch. 34,
Green Bay Municipal Ordinance and/or Ch. SPS 321.125, Uniform Dwelling Code, for sites covering less than one acre and/or one-
or two-family residential construction prior to commencing land-disturbing construction or land-development activity to Room 610.
Large Site General Instructions: Submit application and erosion control plan demonstrating reasonable compliance with Ch. 34, Green
Bay Municipal Ordinance, for sites one acre or greater in size prior to commencing land-disturbing construction or land-development
activity to Room 610.
Excavation within Public Rights-Of-Way General Instructions: Submit this application and erosion control
plan demonstrating compliance with Ch. 34, Green Bay Municipal Ordinance for land disturbances covered within section 34.04(1)
(a) 1. 4,000 SF; 4. 100 LF of drainage conveyance impacts; 6. 300 LF of underground utility work; and/or 7. 100 CY or
greater of excavation volume prior to commencing land-disturbing construction or land-development activity to Room 300.
Address/Street of land-disturbing activity:
Parcel #:
Zoning District: Project #:
Site #
APPLICANT
Property Owner
General Contractor
EROSION CONTROL CONTRACTOR
Name Name
Company Company
Address Address
City, State, Zip City, State, Zip
Phone Phone
Email Email
Description of Activity:
Start
End ______________
Erosion Control Plan: (provide 3 copies) *Must demonstrate compliance with Ch. 34, Green Bay Municipal Ordinance and/or Ch. SPS 321.125
UDC, including but not limited to all of the following:
1. Application
2. Property legal description
3. Existing site map / plan
4. Final site map / plan
5. Site construction plan
6. Soil loss prediction tool / spreadsheet
7. Erosion & Sediment Control Plan Statement (Narrative description of who, what,
when, where, how things will be completed on the proposed site(s)).
Applicant Signature: ______________________________________________________________________ Date: ________________________
Following sections to be completed by the City of Green Bay
Plan Approval: Permit is void unless signed by the Erosion Control Specialist.
Erosion Control Plan reviewed and approved by Erosion Control Specialist:___________________________________ Date:____________________
Permit Issuance:
1. Duration This erosion control permit shall remain valid for a period of 180 days or for the length of the building permit, whichever is longer. The
Erosion Control Specialist or designated representative may extend the period one or more times for up to an additional 180 days, and may require
additional erosion control measures as a condition of the extension if necessary to meet the requirements of this ordinance.
Permit Expiration Date: __________________________________
2. Surety Bond - As a condition of approval and issuance of the permit, the Public Works Director may require the applicant to deposit a surety bond or
irrevocable letter of credit to guarantee a good faith execution of the erosion control plan.
Surety Bond Amount $ __________________________________ Date Filed: _______________________________________
3. Conditions of Approval - This permit approval requires the applicant to:
a. Notify the Erosion Control Specialist / designated representative at least 48 hours before commencing any land-disturbing construction or land-
development.
b. Notify the Erosion Control Specialist / designated representative of completion of any erosion control measures within seven days after their
installation.
c. Obtain permission in writing from the Erosion Control Specialist / designated representative prior to modifying the erosion control plan.
d. Install all erosion control measures as identified in approved erosion control plan.
e. Maintain all road drainage systems, storm water drainage systems, control measures, and other facilities identified in erosion control plan.
f. Repair any siltation or erosion damage to adjoining surfaces and roadways resulting from land-developing construction or land-disturbing activities.
g. Inspect the construction erosion control measures after each rain of 0.5" or more and at least once each week and make needed repairs.
h. Allow the Erosion Control Specialist / designated representative to enter the site for the purpose of inspecting compliance with the erosion
control plan or for performing any work necessary to bring the site into compliance with the erosion control plan.
i. Keep a copy of the approved erosion control plan on the site.
j. Submit weekly inspection reports to the Erosion Control Specialist via e-mail at erosioncontrol@greenbaywi.gov
Failure to comply with any of these conditions may subject the permittee to corrective action, fines, and/or revocation of the permit at
permittees sole expense.
Permit Issued By: __________________________________________ Date:___________________________________
EROSION CONTROL
PERMIT APPLICATION
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Raze Site Fill Site Excavation Site
Construction Site
Acres
Same as Applicant
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EROSION CONTROL
PLAN SUBMITTAL
APPLICATION
Department of Community
and Economic Development
100 N. Jefferson Street, Rm 608
Green Bay, WI 54301-5026
(920) 448-3300 - phone
(920) 448-3426 - fax
inspmail@greenbaywi.gov
Project Address:
Project Name:
Parcel #:
Project#: Site#:
This form must be completely filled out by the applicant prior to submitting the application. All required information
must be submitted with the application or it will be deemed incomplete and delay the permitting process. Applicants
should initial next to each required field to confirm that it has been provided with the application.
Erosion Control Plan Requirements and Erosion Control Narrative / Statement
Owner Information (Application Form)
Name
Address
Telephone number
E-mail address
Erosion Control Contractor (Application Form)
Name
Address
Telephone number
E-mail address
Site Plan (Existing Site Conditions)
A legal description of the property proposed to be developed
Existing site conditions on a scale of at least 1" equals 100'
Identify site boundaries and adjacent lands which accurately identify site location
Identify lakes, streams, wetlands, channels, ditches, and other water courses on the site and adjacent lands
Identify the location of the 100-year floodplain/flood fringe and floodway
Identify the predominant soil types
Identify the location and general identification of the vegetative cover
Identify the location and dimensions of storm water drainage systems and natural drainage patterns on and
immediately adjacent to the site
Identify the locations and dimensions of utilities, structures, roads, highways, and paving
Identify the site topography at a contour interval not to exceed 2'
Site Construction Plan (Proposed Site Conditions)
Identify the location and dimensions of all proposed land-disturbing construction/activities
Identify the locations and dimensions of all temporary soil or dirt stockpiles
What are the proposed best management practices (BMPs) with installation details
Identify the locations and dimensions of all construction site erosion control measures necessary to meet the
requirements of this ordinance
Schedule of anticipated starting and completion date of each land-disturbing construction or land-developing
activity, including the installation of construction site erosion control measures needed to meet the requirements
of this ordinance
Provisions for maintenance of the construction site erosion control measures during construction
Submittal of all soil loss prediction tool results and iterations
Erosion and Sediment Control Statement/ Narrative
Erosion and sediment control plan statement shall briefly describe the site, the development schedule, and the
BMPs that will be used to meet the requirements of the ordinance
What are the performance standards applicable to the site
Application
Soil Loss Equation Erosion and Sediment Control Narrative Site Plan
Site Construction Plan
Applicant hereby certifies that the information contained herein is complete and accurate to the best of
applicant’s knowledge.
Signed: Date:
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