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Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control (GESC/DESC)

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The GESC and DESC programs are pertinent to complying with the environmental regulations for construction activities in unincorporated Douglas County. They provide for a streamlined permitting and inspection process. DESC Permit submittal occurs during your building permit application.

The Douglas County Drainage, Erosion, and Sediment Control (DESC) criteria are contained within Section 8 of the Douglas County Grading, Erosion, and Sediment Control (GESC) Manual, as amended.

 

Manual Sections

 

Administrative

Cover Page (updated July 2019) 
Overview of Manual (updated January 2017)
Table of Contents (updated July 2019) 
Acknowledgments (updated June 2022) 

Opinion of Probable Cost Worksheet

 

Sections 1 - 10

Section 1: Introduction (updated July 2019)
Section 2:   Getting Started  (updated May 2013)
Section 3:   Preparing a GESC Plan (updated July 2019)
Section 7:   Low Impact Permit (updated December 2018)

Appendix A-Contact List

Contact List  (Updated May 2013)

Appendix B-Standard Notes and Details

*Note – The Douglas County GESC Plan Standard Notes and Details are provided in Adobe Acrobat format only. This ensures consistent notes and details for every project. Please ensure that all three sheets are attached to the GESC Plan sets.
GESC Plan 11 x 17 (updated January 2017)
GESC Plan 24 x 36  (updated January 2017)
DESC Plan 11 x 17 (updated January 2017)
DESC Plan 24 x 36  (updated January 2017)
Small Utility GESC Plan 11 x 17 (updated January 2017) 

Appendix C-Example GESC/DESC Drawings

Small Utility GESC Sample plan (updated January 2017)
Utility GESC Drawings
Staged GESC Drawings (updated October 2013)
Staged and Phased GESC Drawings (updated October 2013)
Temporary Batch Plant / GESC Drawings (updated October 2013)
Low Impact GESC Plan Drawing (updated December 2018)
Type A Lot Erosion and Sediment Control Drawing
Type B Lot Erosion and Sediment Control Drawing
Type C Lot Erosion and Sediment Control Drawing
Large Lot Erosion and Sediment Control Drawing (updated October 2017)
Single Lot DESC Drainage Plan
Large Lot DESC Drainage Plan (updated January 2016)
Oil and Gas Well Project GESC Drawing
Multi Lot Perimeter DESC Plan

Appendix D-Checklist for Developing a GESC Plan

Checklist for Developing a GESC Plan (10 Elements) (updated May 2013)

Appendix E-Seed Mix Information

Seed Mix Information

Appendix F-Douglas County Acceptance Block

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Appendix G-Drawing and Report Checklist

Oil and Gas Well Site (updated May 2013)
DESC Checklist (updated May 2013)
GESC Checklist (updated May 2013)

Appendix H-Example Hold Harmless Letter

Example of Hold Harmless Letter (updated July 2019)

 

Appendix I-Opinion of Portable Cost Example Spreadsheet

 

Appendix J-Permit Applications

Standard GESC Permit (March 2018)
Low Impact GESC Permit (October 2022)

 

Appendix K-Irrevocable Letter of Credit Form

 

Appendix L-Release of Fiscal Security Request Form

 

Appendix M-Small Utility Project Notification Form

 

Appendix N-Small Utility Standard Details

 

Appendix O-Forms

GESC

DESC