Orange County issued the formal Delineation Agreement letter confirming the official wetland boundaries. While the lines matched our submitted survey, this official county acknowledgment is required before proceeding with the Noticed General Permit (NGP) application.
Pro tip: Review this document carefully against your survey. Any discrepancies must be resolved before signing — changes after the fact are extremely difficult.
Culvert pipes installed under driveway — circular driveway designs require two culvert crossings, doubling the cost.
Land clearing completed — building envelope cleared, graded, and ready for foundation work with all wetland setbacks maintained.
Comprehensive survey package delivered — boundary, topography, tree locations, and wetland markers in one document.
Conservation Area Determination filed with Orange County EPD to establish official wetland boundaries and buffer requirements.
Surveyor stakes wetland buffer lines before clearing — highly visible markers prevent accidental buffer violations and fines.
Orange County EPD and environmental consultant jointly walk property to verify and agree on official wetland delineation.