(A) All uncovered areas existing on the effective date of this subchapter which resulted from land-disturbing activity, exceed one-half acre, are subject to continued accelerated erosion, and are causing off-site damage from sedimentation, shall be provided with a ground cover or other protective measures, structures or devices sufficient to restrain accelerated erosion and control off-site sedimentation.
(B) The Town of Beech Mountain will serve upon the landowner or other person in possession or control of the land a written notice of violation by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, or other means reasonably calculated to give actual notice. The notice will set forth the measures needed to comply and will state the time within which such measures must be completed. In determining the measures required and the time allowed for compliance, the authority serving notice shall take into consideration the economic feasibility, technology, and quantity of work required, and shall set reasonable and attainable time limits of compliance.
(C) The Town of Beech Mountain reserves the right to require preparation and approval of an erosion control plan in any instance where extensive control measures are required.
(D) This rule shall not require ground cover on cleared land forming the future basin of a planned reservoir.
(1989 Code, Title V, Ch. 51, Art. XVII, § 1713) (Ord. passed 11-14-1995; Ord. 2021-03, passed 6-8-2021)