Erosion Control & Stormwater Management (ECSWM) Requirements

Permit Process Applicability

Erosion Control Permit Applications are required if the project:
Stormwater Management Permit Applications are required if the project:
Disturbs more than 4000 sq ft
Disturbs slopes greater than 12%
Removes or fills more than 400 CY of material
Creates more than 20,000 sq ft of impervious area
Development that requires a subdivision plat or CSM
Redevelops more than 4,000 sq ft of impervious area

 

Chapter 30, Article II of the Fitchburg Code of Ordinances establishes the Erosion Control and Stormwater Management (ECSWM) requirements.

Upon completion of a project, some permits will require a Stormwater Maintenance Agreement for any new facilities installed such as rain gardens, swales, pervious pavement, and detention ponds.

For more information please contact Rick Eilertson, Environmental Engineer, at 270-4264 or rick.eilertson@city.fitchburg.wi.us

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