Earthwork Program

The Board of County Commissioners of Hamilton County Ohio, adopted the Earthwork Regulations on November 1, 1990. The regulations and procedures have been enacted specifically to help eliminate, or at least minimize creation of new, or aggravation of existing sensitive land areas and formations within unincorporated Hamilton County through control of earthwork activities. 
The regulations are adopted to prevent hazards, safeguard life, limb, property and public welfare, to preserve the natural environment of the unincorporated Hamilton County as it relates to the stability of hillsides and slopes, and to control erosion and sedimentation by the regulation of earth disturbing activities, excavating and filling of land.

Services Provided by Earthwork Staff:

• Perform plan review of new building permit applications, as well as Earthwork Applications to determine the level of compliance with the Hamilton County Earthwork Regulations.
  
  
• Issue Earthwork Permits to applicants in accordance with the sediment & erosion control, and geotechnical performance standards of the Hamilton County Earthwork Regulations.
  
  
• Perform site inspections of permitted projects to ensure compliance with all components of the Hamilton County Earthwork Regulations.
  
  
• Assist landowners within the member jurisdictions of the Hamilton County Stormwater District with technical assistance regarding erosion, drainage, ponds, proposed filling, and landslide questions.

 

• Provide training to the development community on local, state, and federal environmental regulations, and demonstration of sediment & erosion control best management practices.

CHECK BUILDING PERMIT STATUS: 

Go to: http://cagis.hamilton-co.org/opal/ezTrakSearch.aspx?entcode=hamc

Please note:  The above tracker does not track Earthwork Permits. For more information on Earthwork Permits contact us at (513) 772-7645

*Maps available for viewing in the office*

Digital Hamilton County Soil Survey and Maps

• FEMA flood insurance maps 
  
  
• Wetland maps 
  
  
• Groundwater resource maps 
  
  
• Topo maps 
  
  
• Drinking water service maps

*The first 20 copies of documents are free.*
Additional copies:
Black and White: Flat fee of $5.00 and $.50 for each additional copy
Color and maps (81/2" x 11"): $3.00/ea

Other Resources:

• Hamilton County Storm Water District
• Hamilton County Ohio Soil Survey
• Hamilton County List of Hydric Soils
• Hamilton County List of Highly Erodible Soil Map Units
• Web Soil Survey (Natural Resources Conservation Service)
• Ohio's Drainage Laws
• Homeowner Drainage Laws (Overview)
• ​Drainage Around Your Home

Resources & Links

EarthWork Application (PDF - Fillable)

​Earthmovement Application Instructions

Earthwork Regulations

US Army Corps of Engineers – Huntington District Office (Link)

OEPA Rainwater and Land Development Manual
(Link)

Ohio EPA NPDES Construction Permit
(Link)

Hamilton County Planning and Development
(Link)