Natural Resource Information Reports
What is an NRI report and how to request one?
NRI reports contain descriptions of present site conditions, resources, and the potential impacts that proposed change may have on a site and its resources. The natural resource information is gathered from standardized data, on-site investigations and information furnished by the petitioner.
This report is a requirement under Section 22.02a of the Illinois Soil and Water Conservation District’s Act. Reports can be ordered by completing an application and submitting it to the SWCD in the corresponding county. Applicants will be provided a NRI report no more than 30 days after an application has been received.
Please contact the office if you have any questions.
NRI Report Application and Fee Schedule are available for download.
Solar Energy System Landscape Plan and Monitoring - Maintenance Plan Review
Solar Energy System Annual Monitoring and Maintenance Report Review Application
Solar Energy System Annual Monitoring and Maintenance Report Review Application
The DeKalb County Solar Energy System Ordinance 2023-12 requires Developers to provide a detailed Landscape Plan and Landscape Monitoring and Maintenance Plan to the DeKalb County Soil and Water Conservation District for review and approval. Both plans must include all components outlined in the County's SES Ordinance.
DeKalb County SES Ordinance - ORDINANCE 2023-012
Solar Energy System Annual Monitoring and Maintenance Report Review Application
Solar Energy System Annual Monitoring and Maintenance Report Review Application
Solar Energy System Annual Monitoring and Maintenance Report Review Application
Solar Energy System facilities that were granted Special Use Permits under DeKalb County Ordinance 2022-21 and 2023-012 are required to submit a brief Monitoring and Maintenance Report to the DeKalb County SWCD annually for the first five (5) years or until compliance approval is provided by SWCD.
The Monitoring and Maintenance Report is due to the District by December 31st of each year.
Agriculture Land Disturbing Waiver Request Form
Solar Energy System Annual Monitoring and Maintenance Report Review Application
Agriculture Land Disturbing Waiver Request Form
The Agriculture Land Disturbing Waiver request is required for any agriculture land disturbing activity within 100 feet of a lake, pond, river, stream, wetland, whether farmed, delineated, or depicted in the County GIS maps or floodplain.
Please contact the office if you have any questions or need help identifying if a waiver is needed.