SWP3 Plan Review Requirements

Construction activities disturbing one or more acres of total land, or will disturb less than one acre of land but are part of a larger common plan of development or sale that will ultimately disturb one or more acres of land must submit a SWP3 for approval by the Lucas County Engineer’s Office.

The SWP3 must be submitted with the following completed documentation and a digital copies of all documents:

SWP3 Review Submittal Cover Sheet and Contact List

SWP3 Contractor Contact and Certification Form

SWP3 Application

BMP Maintenance Agreement

Ohio EPA SWP3 Checklist

Other Resources​

Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Rules

Ohio EPA Rainwater and
​Land Development Manual

Lucas County also requires that the site contractor meet with site plan reviewers for a SWP3 Review pre-construction meeting five  days prior to beginning construction. This meeting can be scheduled by calling the stormwater department at 419-213-2860 or emailing Matt McFadden at MM[email protected]

SWP3 Inspection Requirements

A minimum of five (5) days prior to commencing, clearing or demolition work, the Stormwater Department shall be contacted at (419) 213-2860 to insure proper sediment and erosion control practices are in place before work begins.

Once approval of the SWP3 has been granted, construction may commence subject to other required zoning, building or other applicable permit approvals. Sites will be inspected by the Lucas County Engineer’s Office at a minimum on a monthly basis until the site has been permanently seeded and stabilized.