Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control Permit

When is an Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control (EPSC) Permit Needed?

Permits are required for all construction sites that disturb 2,000 square feet or more of land surface. Land disturbance includes any activity that exposes soil, including but not limited to grading, excavating, filling, vegetation removal, or logging.

What is the Cost of the Permit?

The Development Services Division Fee Schedule describes the cost of erosion prevention and sediment control permits as shown below.

1) EPSC permits for the following total disturbed areas:

a) 2,000 to 10,000 square feet - ($25.00 for every 500 square feet or fraction thereof);
b) 10,001 to 20,000 square feet - ($500.00 for the first 10,000 square feet) + ($10.00 for each additional 500 square feet or fraction thereof);
c) 20,001 square feet to 1 acre - ($700.00 for the first 20,000 square feet) + ($5.00 for each additional 500 square feet or fraction thereof);
d) 1 acre or more - ($935.00 for the first acre) + ($25.00 for each additional 0.5 acre or fraction thereof). 

Exception: Regarding subsection (d) above, when the City begins local administration of the DEQ permitting process, the amount of the Corvallis Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Permit Fee shall be reduced by the City’s share of percentage of the amount of the DEQ permit fee.

2) Work without a permit - Permit fees shall be doubled;
3) Reinspection Fee - $60.00 per occurrence;
4) Multi-Family, Commercial, or Utility - Annual Maintenance Fee:

a) 2000 square feet to 1 acre - $120.00 per year for those sites where the permit exceeds 1 year;
b) Greater than 1 acre - add $10.00 per 0.5 acre, per year for those sites where the permit exceeds 1 year;

5) For the purposes of this section, the term Multi-family includes: Townhome buildings greater than two units, condominiums, hotels, motels, apartments, congregate residences, and triplexes.

Additional Information

Detailed plans are required for each activity requiring a permit. Refer to the Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control page for additional resources and downloads.

How Do I Apply?

Apply online at www.corvallispermits.com. For more information on the application process, go to Development Services Permits & Plan Review | Corvallis Oregon.