Erosion and Sediment Control Program

Grayson County's Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) Program primarily focuses on effectively controlling soil erosion, sediment deposition, and non-agricultural runoff to prevent the unreasonable degradation of properties, stream channels, waters, and other natural resources.

Land construction projects which involve more than 10,000 square feet of disturbed area, should first contact the Grayson County Planning Department before work begins. Most land disturbing activities require a permit and an approved erosion and sediment control plan before beginning construction.

In addition to an erosion & sediment control permit, your project may require coverage under the Virginia Stormwater Management Program (VSMP) Construction General Permit. The VSMP permit regulations require the owner/operators of construction activities (those sites or common plans of development or sale that will result in the disturbance of one or more acres of total land area) to obtain coverage under the General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater from construction activities. The Department of Environmental Quality administers this program.

If you are uncertain as to whether or not a specific activity is regulated under Grayson County's Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) Program, please contact:

Jada Black, Erosion and Sediment Control Administrator

(276) 773-2000

email at jblack@graysoncountyva.gov.

Development Resources & Applications

• Grayson County Erosion & Sediment Control Program Ordinance
• Land Disturbing Permit Application Form LDA-001
• Erosion & Sediment Control Affidavit Form ES-1200
• A Landowners Guide to Erosion and Sediment Control
• What is considered Land Disturbance?

Agricultural Use Permit Applications

• Agricultural Farm Structure Affidavit
• Agricultural Erosion & Sediment Control Affidavit
• Agricultural Agreement in Lieu of a Stormwater Management Plan for a Farm Building or Structure