When is an Agreement in Lieu of an Erosion and Sediment Control needed?
An Agreement in Lieu of an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan is issued only for single-family dwelling construction projects which meet certain requirements (see the permit application for these complete requirements). When approved and issued by the County, this Agreement serves as the erosion control permit for the project. The Agreement is needed when the project involves 10,000 square feet of land disturbance or greater. This threshold is 2,500 square feet in the Town of Orange, Town of Gordonsville, and on any residential-zoned property (the County administers erosion control regulations for the entire county, including the towns).

The vast majority of single-family dwelling construction projects will require an Agreement in Lieu of an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan.

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1. How do I find the zoning classification for a piece of property?
2. I would like to subdivide my land. What is the process?
3. Can I operate a business out of my house?
4. What do I need to build a home in Orange County?
5. When is an Agreement in Lieu of an Erosion and Sediment Control needed?
6. What is required to obtain an Agreement in Lieu of an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan?
7. When is approval of an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan and issuance of a Land Disturbance Permit required?
8. Are any land disturbance activities exempt from permitting and bonding requirements?
9. How much land is required to build a house in Orange County?
10. How many dwellings are allowed on one piece of property?
11. Do I need a permit for a shed or storage building?
12. Where are manufactured homes allowed?