Simplified Land Disturbance Application (One Acre Or Less & Generating Less Than One Cfs)

Instructions for Completing the Simplified Land Disturbance Application Form

Who must file an application form for disturbing less than 1 acre and generating less than 1 CFS increase?

Any public (federal, state, local) private, industrial, commercial and/or residential subdivision project that will be engaging in any

land disturbing activity that disturbs more than 5000 square feet but less than one acre and generates less than one CFS (cubic

feet per second) increase, must file an application form in order to obtain a grading permit. If the plan disturbs 1 acre or greater

or increases the CFS more than 1, it will require the services of a professional, the plans must be submitted using a non-

simplified form. (If this parcel is part of a larger common plan or a redeveloped commercial site, but this small part requires

engineering design such as for water quality, submit on a non-simplified form but will be charged a simplified fee.) This form is

for simple erosion control measures onlv.

**As a rule of thumb, 1/4 ac. of developed surface (paving, roof tops, gravel, or compacted surfaces for parking, storage

etc.) will increase the CFS by 1.

Where to file:

Greenville County Land Development Division

301 University Ridge, Suite 3900

Greenville, SC 29601

Office: (864) 467-4613 Fax: (864) 467-7518

* For Plan Review inquiries, please contact the Permit Coordinator @ 864-467-4613

Simplified Application Submittal must include:

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A Simplified Application completed in its entirety

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3 Site Project Plans - Folded and Stapled in Sets.

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Any other supporting documentation that may be helpful for project review.

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$500.00 Review and the Remediation Fee.

** THIS OFFICE MUST RECEIVE THE ORIGINAL APPLICATION FORM WITH ORIGINAL SIGNATURES ONLY.

Completing the Application:

PROPERTY INFORMATION

1. List the name of the project or facility where the land disturbing activity will be taking place.

List the tax map number of the tract of land.

List the county and name of the city/town if applicable.

List the location of the land disturbing activity.

List the jurisdiction and/or the city limits in which property is located. (i.e: Greenville County is listed as unincorporated.

PROJECT INFORMATION

2. List the name of the person financially responsible for land disturbance along with email address.

List the complete address, phone and fax numbers.

3. If the owner is different then the person financially responsible for land disturbance, please list the name

in no. 3 of the application.

4. List the name of the engineer (if using one) or the contact person. List the complete address, phone

and fax numbers.

5. List the grading contractor name, complete address, phone and fax numbers.

SITE INFORMATION

6. List the total property size/area of in acres – the disturbed area needs to be listed to the nearest tenth

as part of this project. List the anticipated start and completion dates for the project.

7. List the nearest receiving waterbody to this property. (i.e: streams, creeks, lakes, etc.)

8. Indicate “yes” or “no” as to whether there are any fresh wetlands on the property.Please Note: If this parcel contains a

freshwater wetland this permit is not applicable. A freshwater wetland is a land area covered by water some or all of the

time. When they are not underwater wetland soils remain water-logged all of the time. Many wetlands occur in areas

where surface water collects or where underground water discharges to the surface, making the area wet for extended

periods of time. If you believe this describes an area of the parcel, you need to get the advice of an engineer on how to

protect this area during construction. Wetlands are regulated by the Corp of Engineers and carry fines outlined in federal

law if wetlands are disturbed. If wetlands are found on this site during our inspections, this permit will be revoked and

turned over to SC DHEC.

9. Indicated “yes or “no” whether Greenville County has issued a “notice of violation” to comply for this property.

10. Indicated “yes or “no” whether this site will require a “Special Pollutant Abatement Permit (SPA).

11. Provide a narrative description of the nature of construction activity that will take place on this site. (Be

specific and detailed).

12. Describe in detail the “Best Management Practices” (BMP’s)that will be used during construction activities – these must

be also shown on the project plans. (BMP’s are: erosion control measures such as haybales, silt fence, mulch, etc.)

CERTIFICATIONS

13. Read the Land Disturbance Construction certification. Read the authorization of DHEC/Greenville County certification.

Have appropriate person(s) sign and date the certification.

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