Subd. 1. All construction activities which disturb less than one acre of land are considered “small construction sites” and are required to have the following erosion and sediment control BMPs in place:
A. Perimeter control. Down gradient silt fence or other approved method as listed in the Minnesota Storm Water Manual.
B. Vehicle tracking control. Rock or wood mulch construction entrance measuring at least 8 feet wide and 20 feet long. All construction access and egress shall be through this entrance.
C. Stockpile control. All soil stockpiles not being actively used shall be either covered with an impermeable sheet or protected by silt fence, no further than three feet from the base of the stockpile.
D. Turf establishment. Upon completion of final topsoil grading and seeding, the soil shall be covered with straw mulch (disked in), liquid tackifier, or erosion control blanket. Perimeter controls shall remain in place until this is completed.
E. Good housekeeping. Any sediment that is transported off-site shall be cleaned up and replaced on the site within 24 hours of discovery. This includes any sediment in the roadway or gutter.
Subd. 2. A plan shall be submitted to the city which addresses the details and locations of the items listed in Subd. 1., Subpar. A, B, C, D, and E.
Subd. 3. Erosion and sediment control on small construction sites is the responsibility of the general contractor for the site. In the event that there is no general contractor for the site, the landowner becomes responsible.
Subd. 4. Exemptions. Activities disturbing less than 2,500 square feet of soil are exempt from the requirements set forth in this section.
(Ord. 553, passed 8-6-07)