Generally, an individual can fill his land to some degree.
- Outside the shoreland or wetland areas:
- Filling is allowed without a permit if the fill doesn’t exceed 4,000 sq. ft. or 400 cu. yds.
- Exceeding the limits of the fill listed will require an erosion control permit.
- Shoreland and wetland areas:
- A permit is required.
- Proper drainage methods must be practiced to protect adjacent properties.
- Generally, wetland and floodway areas cannot be filled.
Contact the County zoning office before doing any filling. Any after-the-fact filling, which required a permit, will have to pay a double fee.