Calumet County has an Erosion Control Ordinance knwon as Chapter 10 of the Calumet County Code of Ordinances. The Erosion Control Ordinance regulates and requires a permit for the following construction activities:

• 4,000 square feet or more of land disturbing activities
• 100 cubic yards or more of excavation and/or filling
• 100 linear feet or more of land disturbance to roads, ditches, other water conveyances

The Ordinance does not apply to the following activities which are covered by other regulations:

• Construction of 1- and 2-family residences
• Agricultural cropping and drainage activities
• Logging and quarrying

Many farm projects will fall under the regulations and need a permit prior to beginning construction. These include barns, buildings, manure and feed storage facilities, and concrete barnyards over the minimum size listed above. For more information see the documents to the left and contact Tony Reali at (920) 849-1493 x235.

If you wish to apply for Erosion Control and Stormwater Management Permits, please use the following documents and links: