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LAND ALTERING ACTIVITY

If you intend to clear land, excavate, or perform any other kind of "land altering activity" on property within the city limits of Shreveport (or outside the city but within the Cross Lake Watershed), you may need to apply for and obtain a Land Altering Permit from the city. The purpose of this permit is to ensure that adequate measures are in place to limit erosion and runoff of pollutants from the property.

Click here for the permit application. The fee schedule is as follows:
(1)	Commercial, Industrial or Business Activity (including subdivision development)
	(A)	Less than 5 acres $50
	(B)	5 - 15 acres $100
	(C)	Greater than 15 acres $100 plus $0.50/acre for each acre above 15
(2)	Residential
	(A)	Less than/equal to 5 acres $20
	(B)	Greater than 5 acres $50

If you have a question about whether or not such a permit is required, please contact the Environmental Affairs Manager at wes.wyche@shreveportla.gov or 673-7660.