Permit Submittal Checklists and Guidance Documents

Permit Submittal Checklists
The following documents and checklists help the applicant determine what information to submit to SMC to assist with a complete WDO Permit submittal.

• Minor Development Checklist (PDF format 157KB) 
• Major Development Checklist (PDF format 470KB) 
• Permit Review Checklist  (PDF format 15KB)
  Note: This is a simplified list of items that are typically looked at during the permit review process. Many other factors are considered during the review and not every item applies to every permit application but it gives a good idea of what is covered.
• Single Family Home (SFH) Checklist (PDF format 96KB)
• Soil Erosion/Sediment Control Checklist (PDF format 72KB)
• SE/SC Self-Inspection Report (PDF format 220KB)
• SE/SC Self-Inspection Report (Fill-able) (Word 228KB)
• SE/SC Self-Inspection Report Instructions (Word 38.5KB)
• Wetland Pre-Application Packet  (PDF format 340KB)
• Wetland Submittal Checklist (PDF format 92KB)

Standard Provision Guidance Documents
For specific WDO requirements and for use in construction plan development.  

• Drain Tile Base Flood Elevation (BFE) (PDF format 27KB)
• Existing Depressional BFE Determinations (PDF format 39KB) 
• Depressional Compensatory Storage (PDF format 39KB) 
• Building Protection Requirements (PDF format 39KB)
• Perforated Risers (PDF format 51KB)
• Sample Drainage Easement (PDF format 27KB)
• Silt Fence Detail (PDF format 121KB)
• Soil Erosion/Sediment Control Notes (PDF format 36KB)
• Stabilized Construction Entrance (1 of 2)  (PDF format 87KB))
• Stabilized Construction Entrance (2 of 2)  (PDF format 81KB)
• Surveying Benchmarks Data Source
  SMC does not recommend using FEMA benchmarks for surveying. Please use the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Lake County Division of Transportation and other permanent benchmarks traceable to a USGS standard. In addition, the use of site-specific topographic information tied to a USGS benchmark must be used for all developments including single family homes. The more general countywide topography available on the County's website is not accurate enough for development design.
• Typical Construction Sequencing (PDF format 90KB)
• Underdrain Detail (PDF format 33KB)
• Directional Drilling Contingency Plan (PDF format 18KB)
• As-Built Checklist

NPDES II Notice of Intent Form, Instructions
If a project appears to hydrologically disturb more than 1acre of land, a Notice of Intent (NOI) must be filed with the IEPA. Please provide SMC with a copy of the NOI application to comply with NPDES requirements. See NPDES Phase II for forms and other program information.