Developers and Builders

Contractors working in the City of Dallas are responsible for controlling erosion and sediment onsite to prevent sediment pollution in local streams and waterways. Construction, building, and landscaping activities can lead to erosion. Erosion should be mitigated and where impractical eroded sediment and soil must be managed and contained. Construction or development activities that disturb soil can be harmful to water quality.  Sediment pollution can lead to water conditions that are unsafe for swimming and fishing, localized flooding, harm to wildlife, and other issues that negatively affect our community’s health and quality of life.

It is the responsibility of residents and those working within Dallas to properly install and maintain erosion and sediment control devices that will prevent pollutants from leaving the site. In addition to a fine, sites with failing or missing erosion and sediment control mechanisms can negatively impact our community. For more information contact: engineering@dallasor.gov or call 503-623-2338

If your project disturbs 1 acre or more of land, you are required to obtain a 1200-C permit from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. Click here to view the DEQ 1200 Series Construction Stormwater Permits - General Use