Erosion and Sedimentation Control Checklist (PDF)

ESC Checklist 
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Town of Waterford, CT 
 
CHECKLIST FOR EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN.  
 
 
 
Drafting Standards - All maps, plans and profiles shall conform with Class A-2 of the Code of 
Recommended Practice for standards of accuracy of maps prepared by the Connecticut 
Technical Council, Incorporated. All maps, plans and profiles shall be presented on good quality 
white prints and shall be not more than thirty-six (36) inches long or twenty-four (24) inches 
wide.  All such prints shall have a one-half (1/2) inch border on three (3) sides and a two (2) inch 
border on the left side.  If more than one sheet is submitted, they shall be bound. 
 
 
Basic Information. All sheets must contain the following basic information (if applicable):  
 
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Name and address of proposed project  
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Name and address of property owner and applicant 
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Name, address and telephone number of person or firm preparing plan 
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Date of plan/materials preparation and any revision dates 
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Graphic scale and true north arrow on any graphic representations 
_____ 6. 
Assessor’s Map number and unique ID number(s) of the land parcel(s) 
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Legend identifying the symbols used 
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Property boundary lines 
 
Erosion and Sediment Control Plan – Site plans prepared for the Erosion and Sediment 
Control Plan shall be drawn in accordance with the drafting standards provided at the beginning 
of this checklist.  Where the site must be divided into multiple sheets in order to accommodate 
scale, a plan key shall be provided.   
 
A. 
The Erosion & Sediment Control site plan shall be at sufficient scale and include: 
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Site locus map at 1:24,000 scale showing the location of the proposed 
development and adjacent properties 
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Existing and proposed topography (2 ft. contours with supplemental spot 
elevations as necessary)  
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Soil types, bedrock outcrops, steep slopes 
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Boundaries of inland wetlands, watercourses and water bodies 
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Tidal wetland boundaries and coastal resource limits 
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FEMA identified flood zones and flood hazard areas 
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Existing vegetation and proposed clearing extent 
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Drainage patterns, drainage areas and size, existing and proposed. 
_____ 9. 
Size and location of existing and proposed culverts, channels, swales and 
stormwater conveyance and treatment structures 

 
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Existing and proposed buildings, roads, utilities, water supply and septic 
systems 
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The proposed limits of cuts, fills, grading, and clearing 
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Cross sections of all areas of cuts and fills showing existing and proposed 
surface elevations 
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The location of, and design details for, all proposed soil erosion and sediment 
control measures and all stormwater control and treatment measures 
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Location of vehicle tracking pads, temporary access roads, soil and material 
stockpiles, equipment storage and fueling areas 
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Location of de-watering areas and details of associated control measures as 
applicable 
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Location of  hazardous materials storage areas 
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Location of concrete wash-out facilities 
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Inspection and maintenance requirements for all soil erosion, sediment control 
and construction stormwater management measures 
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Organization or individual responsible for the maintenance of control 
measures 
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A plan indicating the phasing and sequencing of clearing, grading, excavation 
and construction activities 
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Location and description of temporary measures to minimize soil disturbance, 
divert and control run-off, and capture and control sediment, 
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Location and type of temporary and permanent soil stabilization measures 
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The sequence of application for all temporary and permanent site stabilization 
measures, 
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Location of proposed vegetation /cover types with details of plants, seeding, 
mulch, fertilizer, and planting/seeding dates 
_____ 25. 
Location and description of all tree protection practices where applicable 
_____ 26. 
A Certification block entitled “Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Certified by 
Vote of the Waterford Planning & Zoning Commission (date) and a space for 
the signature of the Chairman or Secretary of the Commission 
_____ 27. 
For plans containing E&S or stormwater control measures which require an 
engineered design, the plans shall include the signature and seal of a 
professional engineer licensed in the State of Connecticut 
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Any other information deemed necessary and appropriate by the applicant or 
requested by the Commission or its designated agent. 
 
Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Narrative – An erosion and sediment control plan 
narrative shall accompany the site plan. 
 
B. 
The Erosion & Sediment Control Plan Narrative shall include: 

 
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A description of the project 
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The size of the property and area of project disturbance (acres) 
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Existing and proposed area of impervious surface 
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Sensitive on-site and adjacent resources (wetlands, watercourses, steep 
slopes, erosion-prone soils, coastal resources) 
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Site-specific erosion and sediment control issues and concerns 
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Measures incorporated into the plan to limit the extent and duration of soil 
disturbance and conserve existing vegetation 
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List of Best Management Practices selected for erosion and sediment control 
and a narrative description of why they were selected 
_____ 8. 
Calculations for the amount of earth materials to be removed from or brought 
to the site 
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Calculations for sizing the selected E&S Control and Best Management 
Practices 
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The phases of construction and development 
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Measures incorporated into the plan to divert off-site run-off, control on-site 
run-off velocity and control erosion from concentrated flows 
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Measures proposed to contain and control sediment and dust 
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The schedule for grading and construction activities including: 
 
a. 
start and completion dates 
 
b. 
sequence of grading and construction activities 
c.  
sequence for installation and/or application of soil erosion and sediment 
control measures, including temporary stabilization, and stormwater run-
off control measures 
d. 
sequence and specifications for final stabilization of the project site, 
including all final landscaping 
e. 
contingency or emergency plans in case of failed erosion and sediment 
control systems and installations 
f. 
proper disposal of cleared, excavated or stockpiled material. 
 
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The design criteria for proposed soil & erosion and sediment control measures 
and storm water management facilities 
_____ 15. 
The construction details for proposed soil erosion and sediment control 
measures and storm water management facilities 
_____ 16. 
The installation and/or application procedures for proposed soil and sediment 
control measures and stormwater management facilities 

 
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An inspection and maintenance program for all temporary soil erosion and 
sediment control measures (at a minimum in accordance with the 2002 CT 
E&S Guidelines) 
_____ 18. 
An inspection and maintenance program for all temporary stormwater control 
measures (at a minimum in accordance with the 2004 CT Stormwater Quality 
Manual) 
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Identification of a designated on-site individual responsible for installation, 
monitoring and correction of sediment control plan requirements, and 
authorized to take corrective actions as required to ensure compliance with 
certified plans 
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Emergency provisions for failure of sediment or stormwater control measures 
and accidental spills or releases of pollutants 
_____ 21. 
A description of management and clean-up practices for hazardous materials 
storage, machinery fueling and maintenance, concrete wash-out areas and 
other temporary construction uses or activities 
_____ 22. 
Inspection and maintenance procedures and schedule for permanent erosion 
control and stormwater management measures 
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Inspection and Maintenance Log Form and Progress Report template. 
 
C. 
Supplemental Documents - Additional information may be required to support 
engineering designs and may include: 
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 hydraulic calculations 
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existing and proposed peak discharge calculations 
_____ 3. 
design calculations and construction details for erosion and sediment control 
measures 
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design calculations and construction details for stormwater quality control 
measures  
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boring logs, test hole data, soil reports 
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any other information deemed necessary and appropriate as requested by 
the Commission or its designated agent.