When

A stormwater permit shall be required for all proposed land development activity within the unincorporated towns of Brighton, Paris, Randall, Somers and Wheatland that meet any of the following:

• Is a subdivision plat
• Any land development activity that may ultimately result in the addition of 0.5 acres or greater of impervious surfaces or that may result in land disturbing activity of one acre or greater
• Involves the construction of any new public or private road
• Is a land development activity, regardless of size, that Department of Planning & Development determines is likely to cause an adverse impact to an environmentally sensitive area or other property
• The process in obtaining a certificate of compliance may also require such review

Why

To minimize water pollution, flooding and other negative impacts of urbanization on downstream water resources (lakes, streams, wetlands & groundwater) and property owners. Goals are aimed to control soil erosion and sedimentation during construction and manage the discharge of storm water after development.

How

Typically, the stormwater review process is initiated in conjunction with any site plan review, platting or CSM review. If a pre-conference meeting is not required it is recommended that you meet with county development staff to review your proposed development and discuss the stormwater review process.

You must submit a complete stormwater plan and the appropriate fee based upon the Kenosha County Department of Planning & Development fee schedule. A separate fee submittal is required with each successive submittal of additional stormwater information. You should be aware that once the stormwater and finished grading plan is implemented an as-built stormwater facilities review/grading certification and fee must be submitted for approval.

Procedures, Requirements, Forms & Checklists

Construction erosion control plans requirements and checklist

• Stormwater management plans requirements and checklist
• Stormwater as-built information and procedures
• Stormwater permit application form
• Erosion control permit application form
• Stormwater permit extension form
• Detention pond compliance report

Time

You can anticipate that the stormwater review process will take approximately six to eight weeks upon submittal of a completed stormwater plan. Each additional submittal will take approximately six to eight weeks.