Compliance Methods

Two (2) methods are available depending on project size. Projects between 1,000 and ≤ 5,000 ft2 that use an Approved Collector are eligible to use the Approved Collector Compliance Method where NO Performance Guarantee is required. Projects 5,000 ft2 or greater must use the Enhanced Compliance Method where a Performance Guarantee is required.

Approved Collector Compliance Method

The Approved Collector Compliance Method is available only for projects 1,000 and ≤ 5,000 ft2. This method allows permittees to demonstrate compliance by:

  • Choosing an Approved Collector of C&D materials and submitting a signed Letter of Agreement.
  • Submitting a DMP to the County for review and approval prior to the start of any excavation, grading, construction, or demolition activities.
  • Permittee maintains records of C&D materials reused on-site or salvaged for off-site reuse and notifies Approved Collector of tonnages.
  • Approved Collector delivers C&D material to an approved C&D processing facility and maintains records of diversion.
  • Approved Collector or permittee submits a Debris Management Report (DMR) to the DMP Compliance official no later than 180 days after the County issues a passed final inspection notice (certificate of occupancy).

Enhanced Compliance Method

The Enhanced Compliance Method is required for projects greater than 5,000 ft2. This method allows permittees to demonstrate compliance by:

  • Submitting a DMP to the County for review and approval prior to the start of any excavation, grading, construction, or demolition activities.
  • Applicant submits a performance guarantee equal to $0.40 per square foot not to exceed $40,000.00.
  • Permittee diverts C&D during excavation, grading, construction, or demolition activities using allowable methods.
  • Permittee maintains all documentation showing the transportation, diversion, and/or disposal of C&D material.
  • Permittee submit a Debris Management Report (DMR) no later than 180 days after the County issues a passed final inspection notice (certificate of occupancy).

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Resources

Letter of Agreement

Debris Management Plan (DMP)

List of Approved C&D Collectors

Performance Guarantee and Permit Table

C&D Permit Instructions

 

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