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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 513-946-8020.

*Maps available for viewing in the office*

Digital Hamilton County Soil Survey and Maps
  • Groundwater resource maps 
  • Topo 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 Fee Schedule

Earthwork Application 

​Earthwork Application Instructions

Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Review Checklist

Earthwork Regulations

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

OEPA Rainwater and Land Development Manual


Ohio EPA NPDES Construction Permit


Hamilton County Planning and Development
(Link)


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Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8 am to 4 pm

2702 East Kemper Road
​Sharonville, OH 45241

​Phone: (513) 946-8020
The Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District is a legal subdivision of the State of Ohio responsible for the conservation of natural resources within Hamilton County, Ohio. We have a special emphasis on soil and water with a focus on assisting landowners in planning and applying conservation practices on the land. HCSWCD is dedicated to the sustainable use of our natural resources and to encouraging positive behavioral changes that produce a higher quality of life for our citizens. The District assists all Hamilton County residents, schools and jurisdictions through our free services and dynamic partnerships that continually provide innovative solutions for the challenges of our region.
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  • About
    • Organizational Profile
    • Board of Supervisors
    • Staff
    • Annual Reports
    • Transparency >
      • Financial Reports
      • Long Range Plan
      • Board Meeting Schedule
      • Special Meeting
    • Employment
  • What We Do
    • Earthwork
    • Conservation Education
    • Agriculture >
      • Soil Fertility Testing
      • Programs & Workshops
      • Gardening Resources
      • Poultry & Bee Regulations
      • NRCS
      • H2Ohio
    • Hamilton County Storm Water District
    • Watershed Management >
      • Watershed Planning
      • Demonstration Watershed
      • Regional Leadership
  • How Can We Help
    • Complaint & Inquiry Form
    • Technical Assistance
    • Drainage and Erosion
    • Seasonal Stormwater Tips
    • Publications >
      • Newsletters
      • Blogs
      • Vlogs
  • Get Involved!
    • Sales >
      • Native Plant Kit & Seed Sale
      • Rain Barrels
      • Tree Sale Preview
    • Programs & Workshops >
      • Upcoming >
        • Reading Club
        • Greater Cincinnati Master Rain Gardener
        • Post Construction WQ
        • Ag Programs & Workshops
      • Archive >
        • Ag Breakfast
        • Conservation Celebration >
          • Celebration Photos
        • Equine
        • Grow Your Own Food
        • Healthy Soil Festival
        • Manure Management
        • Pond Clinic >
          • Pond Clinic Resources
        • Rain Barrel Workshop
        • Skimmers
    • Volunteer >
      • Live Staking
      • Storm Drain Labeling
      • Clean Sweep of the Great Miami River
      • Water Quality Citizen Science
    • Youth Conservation Board
    • ORBCorps AmeriCorps Program >
      • ORBCorps Info
      • ORBCorps Host Site Info
    • Soil Your Undies Challenge
    • Reduce Household Hazardous Products
  • Board Items