Land Disturbance Permit

Any person or organization engaged in a land disturbance activity of 5000 sf. up to one acre or 5' or more cut of fill must first obtain a Minor Land disturbance Permit. If the disturbance activity is over one acre a Major Land Disturbance Permit must first be obtained as described in Section 505.190 of the Code of Ordinances of Jefferson County. The property owner, or an authorized representative, must submit a complete application, in writing, upon forms furnished by the County. The application shall be in accordance with the permit submission requirements delineated in Section 505.200 of the Code of Ordinances of Jefferson County.

Major Land Disturbance Informational Brochure (PDF)

Major Land Disturbance Permit Application (PDF)

Major Land Disturbance Permit Checklist (PDF)

Major Land Disturbance Permit Performance Guarantee Worksheet (PDF) 

Major Land Disturbance Permit Performance Guarantee - FAQ (PDF)

Minor Land Disturbance Informational Brochure (PDF)

Minor Land Disturbance Permit Application

Minor Land Disturbance SWPPP Checklist (PDF)