Arapahoe County has a permitting program for grading, erosion and sediment control on public and private construction projects within unincorporated areas of the County. The Arapahoe County Grading, Erosion and Sediment Control Manual (GESC Manual) describes the permitting program which has been adopted to promote environmentally-sound construction practices in the County. 

For additional information, please contact the Public Works and Development Department at 720-874-6500.

• Grading, Erosion and Sediment Control Manual Complete 

The following GESC Manager Designation Form shall be included as an attachment within the GESC report:

• GESC Manager Designation Form

The following GESC Review and Permit Fee Schedule consists of GESC fees outside of the Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority boundary:

• GESC Review and Permit Fee Schedule 

The following standard GESC sheets are to be included in every GESC plan set, unless directed otherwise by County engineering staff:

• GESC Plan Standard Notes and Details (24x36)
• GESC Plan Standard Notes and Details (11x17)

GESC Cost Estimates:

• GESC Cost Estimate - Initial and Interim
• GESC Cost Estimate - Final

Miscellaneous Forms and Information

• GESC Approval Block - Arapahoe County
• Drainage Certificate and Single Family Lot Erosion Control Certificate