Zanesville, OH · Muskingum County
General Storm Water Drainage Permit
Property owners or applicants use this permit form to request approval for proposed storm water drainage changes in Zanesville.
What this form is
The General Storm Water Drainage Permit documents proposed storm water drainage changes and is required for changes that must meet the city’s storm water drainage regulations. It asks for property and owner details, disturbed acreage, a site map, and an engineering report with drainage calculations and proposed changes. A professional engineer registered in Ohio must prepare the permit.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing storm water drainage changes in Zanesville need this permit, prepared by a professional engineer registered in Ohio.
How to submit it
Submit the permit to the Department of Public Service at 401 Market Street, Zanesville, Ohio 43701. Include the required report and site map, and pay the acreage-based fee by cash or check payable to the City of Zanesville.
About notarization
This document does not require a notary; the permit applicant signs and dates it, and the form does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Permit
Download the General Storm Water Drainage Permit PDF.
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Complete The Permit
Provide the property, owner, contact, filing date, disturbed acreage, and other requested details.
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Gather Required Attachments
Attach the site map and report described on the form. For disturbance of one acre or more, include a copy of the Ohio EPA NPDES Permit.
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Submit To The City
Submit the permit and attachments to the Department of Public Service at 401 Market Street, with the acreage-based fee payable by cash or check.
Frequently asked questions
- Who needs the General Storm Water Drainage Permit?
- Applicants proposing storm water drainage changes must submit this permit. The form says a professional engineer registered in Ohio must prepare it.
- What must be included with the permit?
- Attach a site map and report with the information listed on the form. Sites with one acre or more of disturbance also require an Ohio EPA NPDES Permit copy.
- Do I need a notary for the General Storm Water Drainage Permit?
- No. This document does not require a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, and the form does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the General Storm Water Drainage Permit?
- Submit it to the Department of Public Service at 401 Market Street, Zanesville, Ohio 43701. Include the required report and site map and pay the acreage-based fee by cash or check.