Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How can I find out if the road fronting along a property is maintained by the County, State Highway Administration, Municipality or private?
  2. What is the Critical Area?
  3. Is my property in the Critical Area?
  4. I live in the Critical Area and I have a dead tree I want to remove. What approvals do I need to remove the tree?
  5. What projects qualify for a Critical Area Staff Level Review?
  6. Who do I contact to secure a Critical Area Conservation Plan approval?
  7. How is the amount of a Critical Area Bond determined?
  8. What is the process of recording a Critical Area Conservation and Planting Agreement?
  9. I am having a drainage problem on my property. Who should I call and how can the County assist?
  10. Do I need a permit to resurface with asphalt my existing gravel driveway?
  11. What is a driveway apron?
  12. What are the County design requirements for residential driveways?
  13. How do I find out if my property has any floodplain on it?
  14. Do I need a permit to grade behind my yard? When is it necessary to have a Grading Permit?
  15. Where do I go to apply for a Building or Grading Permit?
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