Silt Fence and HOA approval

The city we live in requires silt fence installation for any construction to prevent disturbed soils from eroding into water removal systems and natural waterways.  While the pool will be in the back yard and far away from street water systems, it will be right next to the 25' setback of our lake.  It's important to protect the wetlands from additional soil so a silt fence is installed and inspected by the city before any construction can begin.

 

 

Eli recommended Advanced Field Services for the installation.  They charged a minimum of $600 for any installation which will get you about 400 ft. of silt fence installed.  We had much less than 400 ft, so total cost was their minimum.  We walked through where the fence will be installed and a small crew used a specialized trenching/installation machine to dig a path through the woods to install it.

While they were out, they also installed rough markers where the pool boundaries would be.  Ultimately, these would be moved about six feet to the left, but it gives a good idea where the water itself will be.  There will be about 10 feet of pool deck on the left and front, and a 4 foot wide walking area on the right.  No pool decking will be on the back of the pool, but there will be a large planting bed.  Pool placement needs to take the final pool fence location, the wetlands setback, and retaining wall all into account.

The city approved the silt fence installation and initial staking.  The final design, engineering drawings, and city permit approval were sent to the HOA for final approval.  They responded earlier in the week so everything is set for digging.