Franklin, VA · City of Franklin
Erosion & Sediment Control and Land Disturbing Permit Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to request a land disturbing permit and provide project and erosion-control information to Franklin.
What this form is
Use this application for a project involving land disturbing activity, such as grading, excavating, clearing, or filling. It asks for applicant, owner, site, responsible land disturber, plan preparer, project, and disturbance-area details, and includes an erosion-control screening form. The application also includes permit requirements, performance-guarantee information, fees, and required attachments.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a land disturbing permit for a project in Franklin should complete the application and provide the listed plans and performance-guarantee estimates.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Department of Community Development at 207 West Second Avenue, Franklin, Virginia 23851. Submit the permit fee and five copies of the erosion and sediment control plans with the plans submittal.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and responsible land disturber sign the application, and no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the erosion and sediment control and land disturbing permit application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Enter applicant, property, project, responsible land disturber, plan preparer, and disturbed-area information.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include the permit fee, five copies of the erosion and sediment control plans, and a list of performance-guarantee estimates.
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Submit to the Department
Submit the application and materials to the Department of Community Development at 207 West Second Avenue, Franklin, Virginia 23851.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Erosion & Sediment Control and Land Disturbing Permit Application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary. The applicant and responsible land disturber sign it, and no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.
- How do I submit the land disturbing permit application?
- Submit it to the Department of Community Development at 207 West Second Avenue, Franklin, Virginia 23851. The form says to submit the permit fee and five copies of the erosion and sediment control plans with the plans submittal.
- What attachments does the application list?
- The form lists the permit fee, five copies of the erosion and sediment control plans, and a list of performance-guarantee estimates showing subtotal cost plus 25%.
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