Erosion Control

Land-disturbing activities are a major sign of a growing community. The City of Monroe has been delegated the authority to issue grading permits for such activities on sites within the jurisdictional limits of Monroe, including the City's extraterritorial jurisdictional areas. Sites disturbing areas equal to or greater than 12,000 square feet (commercial) or one acre (residential) must obtain a grading permit and post a bond. A performance bond will not be required until after the bond estimate has been verified. In accordance with the City of Monroe Ordinance 0-2011-12, the performance bond can be submitted in the form of a certified check, cash, or an irrevocable letter of credit. Work must be completed, inspected, and approved by the Engineering Department before the performance bond can be released.

No plan will be approved until the performance bond and the approved driveway permit have been received. Alternatively, no erosion control plan is required for the construction of single-family residential developments or single-family residential lots disturbing a total of one acre of land or less (Erosion and Sediment Control Installation & Maintenance Agreement (Residential) (PDF)) and commercial developments disturbing less than 12,000 square feet of land (Erosion and Sediment Control Installation & Maintenance Agreement (Non-Residential) (PDF)); however, an Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) Installation and Maintenance Agreement is required.

Submitting Plans

Please contact the Permit Department about plan submittals or call 704-282-4524.

Plan Review Submittals should include:

Erosion Control Financial Responsibility Form (FRO)
Erosion Control Plan Checklist
Erosion Control Itemized Bond Estimate
Property Deed
Landowner-Builder Agreement (if grading off-site)
Property Owner Letter of Consent for Land Disturbing Activity (if the property owner is different from the financially responsible party)
City of Monroe Driveway Permit; NCDOT Driveway Permit, if applicable

Upload and submit plans

Read the City of Monroe Fee Schedule - Chapter VII - Engineering and Public Works (PDF).