Silt Fence Reinstalled
Silt fence failed RDD inspection and required full reinstallation — hire professionals, inspectors have very specific installation requirements.
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Land Clearing Commenced
Land clearing begins — building envelope cleared to bare dirt with silt fencing installed at all wetland buffer boundaries.
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Wetland Buffer Stakes Installed
Surveyor stakes wetland buffer lines before clearing — highly visible markers prevent accidental buffer violations and fines.
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Noticed General Permit Issued
NGP approved by Orange County — authorizes construction within buffer zones under specific monitoring and reporting conditions.
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Noticed General Permit Application Filed
NGP application filed with Orange County EPD — streamlined wetland permit for projects with minimal but unavoidable buffer encroachment.
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Final Site Plan Approved
Final site plan approved after multiple revisions — wetland buffers, stormwater, setbacks, and driveway placement all confirmed.
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NGP Consultant Selected
NGP consultant engaged — specialist knowledge of Orange County wetland permitting process is essential and worth every dollar.
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Wetland Determination Certificate Issued
Official Wetland Determination Certificate issued by Orange County EPD — valid 5 years, required for all NGP applications.
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Signed Delineation Agreement Returned
Signed and returned Orange County Delineation Agreement — creating legal foundation for all subsequent environmental permits.
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Wetland Delineation Agreement Received
Orange County issues formal Delineation Agreement letter confirming official wetland boundaries — required before NGP application.
