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
