INFORMATION REQUIRED TO PROCESS A SESC PERMIT
In order to process your Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (SESC) application, the
following items must be submitted. The Health Department will not accept any incomplete
applications or plans. Please use the following guidelines when submitting an application for a
SESC Permit:
1. Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan:
These items must be on the drawing you submit
a. Scaled or dimensioned drawing.
(Measurements from activity to property line)
b. Distance to watercourse.
c. Predominant land features.
(Features to identify the property)
d. Description and limits of earth changes.
(Surface area being disturbed on property)
e. Description and location of control measures.
(What is the permanent stabilization method of the property, for example: Lawn, gravel driveway, concrete
driveway, landscaping etc.)
f. Soil information: Type of soil
g. Contour interval slope description.
(Slope of the property)
2. Completed application
The property owner must sign the application or a designated agent form.
3. Timing and sequence schedule of earth change.
4. Legal Description and property Tax ID number.
5. Site location sketch.
Drawing showing how to get to the property
6. Required Fee
Upon receipt of your completed application the Health Department will conduct a site
inspection and review your site plan. Your site will be periodically inspected throughout the
term of your permit to ensure compliance with Part 91.
Prior to the expiration date of your permit, a final inspection will be done to determine if the
site has been permanently stabilized or the permit needs to be renewed in accordance with
the current permit fee schedule.
ST. CLAIR COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION
3415 – 28
th
Street, Port Huron MI 48060
(810) 987-5306 / Fax: (810) 985-5533
environmentalhealth@stclaircounty.org
SOIL EROSION PERMIT FEES
RESIDENTIAL FEES
New home construction (single or duplex) $275.00
Home addition, garage, road ditch enclosures, pond, etc. $200.00
Renewal (12 month) $150.00
Seawall $150.00
SESC Permit Amendment $150.00
Inspection fee (additional inspections) $ 75.00
Permit Waiver (may be granted if less than 225 sq ft in size) $ 50.00
COMMERCIAL FEES (SITE DEVELOPMENT)
Less than 1 acre $500.00
1-5 acres $700.00
5.1-10 acres $900.00
10.1-20 acres $1100.00
Over 20 acres, per acre thereafter $ 50.00
Renewal (12 month) 50% of permit fee
Sand / Gravel Pit less than 10 acres $300.00
10-25 acres $500.00
Over 25 acres $700.00
Seawall $150.00
Utilities Up to 1 mile $200.00
Each additional mile $ 75.00
SESC Permit Amendment $150.00
Plan Review Only $200.00
Inspection fee (additional inspections) $ 75.00
Prior to issuing a commercial permit, a deposit of cash, check, irrevocable bank letter of credit, title
company letter of credit or surety bond is required in the amount of one hundred (100%) of the approved
land owner’s authorized agent’s estimate of the total cost to construct the soil erosion and sedimentation
control protective or corrective measures agreed to in the permit requirements. Release of this deposit will
be made upon completion and approval of all work performed relative to the permit.
Please be aware, once a commercial development >5 acres obtains a SESC permit from the
SCCHD, they are also required to submit a Notice of Coverage (NOC) to the EGLE as required
by the Permit by Rule regulations.
St. Clair County
Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Permit
A Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control permit is necessary for an earth change
which disturbs one or more acres of land, OR occurs within 500’ of a lake, river,
stream, drain or other water body.
Sediment is the product of uncontrolled erosion and is the greatest
pollutant by volume entering our rivers and streams every year. Erosion
and sedimentation result in the loss of fertile topsoil, increased flooding,
destruction of aquatic habitats, filling of lakes and rivers, and structural
damage to buildings and roads. Construction is one of the major causes
of erosion.
The applicant must submit an application that provides specific
information such as the name of the on-site responsible person, location
and size of the earth change, description of the earth change and projected
starting and ending dates. The soil erosion and sedimentation control plan shall be reviewed and approved by the
St. Clair County Health Department.
Upon receipt of your permit fee, completed application, site plan
and schedule of construction, an Environmental Health Sanitarian
will conduct a site inspection. Your site will be inspected
throughout the term of your permit to ensure compliance with Part
91.
At the end of the permit term, a final inspection will be performed
to determine if the site has been permanently stabilized or if the
permit needs to be renewed.
To obtain an application for a soil erosion permit, contact:
Please note: Permit fees are subject to change.
An “earth change” is described as being a man-made change
in the natural cover or topography of land, including cut and
fill activities, which may result in or contribute to soil erosion
or sedimentation of the waters of the state.
A “stream” is a river, stream, or creek which may or may
not be serving as a drain, and which has definite banks, a
bed and visible evidence of a continued flow or continued
recurrence of water, including the connecting waters of the
Great Lakes.
St. Clair County Health Department
Division of Environmental Health
3415 28
th
Street
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 987-5306
Exhibit 1: Silt fence construction and installation diagram
ST. CLAIR COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION
3415 – 28
th
STREET
PORT HURON MICHIGAN 48060
(810) 987-5306 / Fax: (810) 985-5533
environmentalhealth@stclaircounty.org
OFFICE USE ONLY
Date:
Amount:
Receipt #:
Permit #:
PERMIT APPLICATION
For Part 91
SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
1. APPLICANT
Name Landowner Designated Agent
Address
City
State
Zip Code
Email
Phone Number
2. LOCATION
Township
City/Village
County
ST. CLAIR
Property Tax ID Number
Street Address
Subdivision
Section Town Range
3. PROPOSED EARTH CHANGE
Project Type: Residential Multi-family Commercial
Industrial Land Balancing
Describe Project
Size of Earth Change
(acres or square feet)
Name of and Distance to Nearest Lake, Stream, or Drain
Date Project to Start
Date Project to be Completed
6. PERFORMANCE DEPOSIT (If required by the permitting agency)
Amount Required $_________________________ Cash Certified Check Irrevocable Letter of Credit Surety Bond
Name of Surety Company
Address
City
State
Zip Code
Area Code/Telephone No.
4. RESPONSIBLE FOR EARTH CHANGE
Name of Landowner (if not provided in Box No. 1 above)
Address
City
State
Zip Code
Phone Number
Name of Individual “On Site” Responsible for Earth Change
Company Name
Address
City
State
Zip Code
Email
Phone Number
5. SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL PLAN (Refer to Rule 323.1703)
Note: ONE (1) complete set of plans
must be submitted for our records.
Submit additional copies only if you
need stamped, approved plans returned to you.
Estimated Cost of Erosion and Sediment Control
Plan Preparer’s Name and Telephone Number Area Code
( )
I (we) affirm that the above information is accurate and that I (we) will conduct the above described earth change in accordance with
Part 91, Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control, of the Natural Resource and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as
amended, applicable local ordinances, and the documents accompanying this application.
Landowner’s Signature
Print Name
Date
Designated Agent’s Signature*
Print Name
Date
Commercial use only
Please complete and include this page with SESC plans.
Type of Earth Change
single family residence (new construction) commercial/industrial (new) road
single family residence (addition/alteration) commercial/industrial (add./alt.) pipeline
garage (addition or detached) residential development (subd., multi-family) utility
pole barn recreation development school / church
pool (in ground) golf course hospital
pond wetland mitigation other
___________
Approximate Project Timing (Month/Year)
MINOR PROJECTS MAJOR PROJECTS
____ / ____ Temporary Erosion Control Measures Installed ____ / ____ Temporary Erosion Control Measures Installed
____ / ____ Gravel Drive/Entrance Installed ____ / ____ Gravel Drive/Entrance Installed
____ / ____ Land Cleared or Excavation Started ____ / ____ Land Cleared or Excavation Started
____ / ____ Detention/Retention/Sediment Ponds Installed
____ / ____ Road Constructed
____ / ____ Utilities Installed
____ / ____ Final Grading/Seeding ____ / ____ Final Grading/Seeding
____ / ____ Catch Basins/Ponds Cleaned
____ / ____ Permanent Erosion Control Measures in Place ____ / ____ Permanent Erosion Control Measures in Place
____ / ____ Temporary Erosion Control Measures Removed ____ / ____ Temporary Erosion Control Measures Removed
If your earth moving activity affects a County drain, contact your local drain office.
If your earth moving activity will occur in a wetland or flood plain, contact MDEQ.
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SITE PLAN CHECKLIST
FOR SOIL EROSION PERMITS
Drawing must be to scale (map scale: 1”= 200’ or less)
Site location map showing nearest road intersection
Legal description of property (i.e. T35N, R25W, Section 17, NW1/4, NE1/4)
Location and size of each proposed earth change (clearly defined ON DRAWING)
Location and size of all temporary soil stockpiles
Major geographic and vegetative features
Location and size of all existing buildings and structures
Location of all tree lines and forested areas
Soils information (on drawing or in written form) SOIL TYPE:
Distance to nearest water body (lake, stream, river, county drain, wetland, etc.) for each proposed earth change
Location of all existing and proposed drainage and dewatering facilities
Slope information or topography
Location and detailed description of all temporary erosion and sedimentation control measures (shown on drawing)
Location and detailed description of all permanent erosion and sedimentation control measures (shown on drawing)
Maintenance program for erosion and sedimentation control measures (including persons responsible)
Timing and sequence of construction (construction schedule)