Does my Project Need a Performance Guarantee or a Permit, or Both?

• As of April 1, 2020, a C&D Permit and a Performance Guarantee are required for building & demolition projects >5,000 ft²
• As of January 1, 2021, a C&D Permit and a Performance Guarantee are required for building and demolition projects >5,000 ft² and those projects between 1,000 and ≤ 5,000 ft² that do not use an Approved Collector.
  • Projects between 1,000 and ≤ 5,000 ft² that use an Approved Collector are eligible to use the Approved Collector Compliance Method where NO performance guarantee is required.    
• Major Grading projects (>5,000 cu. yds.) do NOT require a Performance Guarantee but DO require a Debris Management Plan (DMP) & must comply with recycling requirements through the Major Grading Permit process.
• Click here to view the Performance Guarantee and Permit Table.

What is a Performance Guarantee?

A Performance Guarantee is a refundable deposit to ensure compliance with the C&D recycling requirements. Full compliance with recycling requirements will result in a full refund.  A pro-rated refund will be granted for partial compliance.

The C&D Performance Guarantee is calculated based on the square footage of the building or demolition project.  The rate is $0.40 per square foot, with a project cap of $40,000. Deposits are cash only (check, money order, etc.).

On Phased Projects, Do I Have to Submit More Than One DMP and Additional Performance Guarantees?

A new DMP and Performance Guarantee should be submitted for each phase which requires its own permit for a residential tract or multi-building commercial projects.

Resources
DMP Calculator
Debris Management Plan (DMP)
Financially Responsible Form
Exemptions
Infeasibility Form

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