That is exactly why I am so terribly frustrated. I am not in or even near any wetland. The application fof a 404 permit is filled with nothing but questions about how much wetland you are going to disturb. But I have been told by my county that I must have a permit from the corps, and the corps has told me that they will not issue me a permit.
I am taking a new route now, and will discuss it here soon. Again, thanks to everyone here for the input.