Land Developers
Stormwater conceptual meeting information:
In order to schedule a stormwater concept meeting, please submit PDF versions of prior and post development conditions to engineering@accgov.com along with your request for a meeting time. A street address specifying the project site must be included in the request email. Stormwater concept meetings are scheduled on a first-submitted-first-served basis and are held virtually unless specifically requested otherwise.
Permitting Fees:
Please see the chart for information regarding our recent permit and fee changes. Development projects are reviewed and inspected by Athens-Clarke County Stormwater Management. These fees make it possible for us to ensure that stormwater systems reasonably minimize chances of damage to public and private property and infrastructure. Public health, safety, and general welfare are prioritized along with the health of our streams and rivers. These updated fees will go into effect July 1st!
Permit and Fee Schedule
| Permit Description | Fee | Unit | Land Development Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Disturbance Activity Permit | $410 | Per disturbed acre | Construction and Stormwater Management Plan Inspection |
| ROW Encroachment Permit | $115 | Per Permit | ROW Encroachment Plan Review and Inspection |
| Driveway Permit - New Construction | $85 | Per Permit | Driveway Plan Review and Inspection |
| Driveway Permit - Repair | $79 | Per Permit | Driveway Plan Review and Inspection |
| Construction Plan Review | $520 | Per Project (2 Reviews) | Construction Plan Review |
| Roadway Construction Plan Review | $65 | Per Project | Review of roadway construction plans |
| Stormwater Management Plan Review | $476 | Per Project (2 Reviews) | Stormwater Management Plan Review |
| Single Family Residential - Stormwater Inspection | $181 | Per Home | Stormwater Inspection |
| Single Family Residential | $43 | Per Home | Minor Stormwater Inspection |
| E&SC - NPDES Review | $45 | Disturbed Acres | E&SC Plan Review and Inspection |
| Re-Review Fee | $275 | Per re-submittal | Fee is at the discretion of Department Director |
| E&SC/Construction Violation and Re-Inspection Fee | $200 | Violation | Code Enforcement |
| Lane Closure Permit | $ | Per Permit | Lane Closure Plan Inspection |
| Traffic Control Plan Review | $165 | Per Project (2 Reviews) | Traffic Control Plan Review |
| Floodplain Construction Permit | $65 | Per Project | Elevation Certificates and Floodplain Mgt. Requirements |
| Traffic Impact Analysis | $344 | Per Project | Traffic Impact Analysis Report Review |
| Road Closure with Detour Traffic Control Plan Review | $165 | Per Project | Traffic Control Plan Review |
| Remaining Land Development Fees will be charged based on site activity as follows: | |||
| Active Construction | $35 | Per disturbed acre per month | Active grading on consultant site |
Follow these helpful tips to do your part in preventing stormwater pollution:
- Identify and conserve environmentally sensitive areas on your site and design your site around these areas.
- Use low-impact site design principles. For better site design development tools and tips visit the Center for Watershed Protection and the Georgia Stormwater Management Manual.
- Implement and maintain aggressive erosion control measures to prevent sediment runoff.
- Locate your site away from any down-sloping street or driveway, and any stream, lake, or drainage way.
- Maintain construction entrances and clean up sediments daily by sweeping or scraping up soils tracked onto roadways.
- Prevent root damage of trees and shrubbery by placing barriers around plant life and limiting construction within those barriers.
- Re-vegetate through seeding and mulching, as vegetation is most effective in erosion control.
- Report a discharge to the proper authorities.
Think you do a pretty good job protecting stormwater run off and preserving water quality in the work you do? Consider applying for the Stormwater Steward Award! Each spring the award is given to individuals, groups, or firms that go above and beyond! Visit the Stormwater Steward Award page for more information.