(A) Soil preservation. Topsoil shall not be removed from residential lots or used as spoil, but, where necessary, topsoil shall be redistributed so as to provide a minimum of six inches on the lots and shall be stabilized by sodding or seeding for adequate soil erosion protection during the current growing season (spring, summer, fall) or the first growing season following lot and/or subdivision improvements, whichever comes first.
(B) Erosion and sediment control.
(1) All erosion and sediment control requirements shall conform to the current requirements of NPDES construction stormwater general permit and the Engineering Specifications.
(2) The development shall conform to the natural limitations presented by topography and soil so as to limit development on steep slopes and create the least potential for soil erosion.
(3) Erosion and siltation control measures shall be coordinated with the different stages of construction. Appropriate measures shall be installed prior to development when necessary to control erosion.
(4) Land shall be developed in increments of workable size such that adequate erosion and siltation controls can be provided as construction progresses. The smallest practical area of land shall be exposed at any time. When soil is exposed, the exposure shall be for the shortest feasible period of time.
(5) Soil erosion and sedimentation shall not occur on public rights-of-way or easements.
(a) Sediment shall be contained on the lot during and after subdivision and lot development no matter what time of year development of any type occurs.
(b) Where soil erosion or deposition has occurred on public right-of-way or drainage easements and the applicant or property owner does not take action to remedy the resulting situation, the city may take appropriate remedial action and charge the applicant or property owner the city's costs for such cleanup action.
(Ord. 2023-02, passed 5-9-23)