A. 1. This chapter shall be administered and enforced by the Community Development and Planning Director and the Public Works Supervisor for all ground-disturbing activities that require a building permit.
2. For nonpermitted ground-disturbing activity, this chapter shall be administered and enforced by the Department of Public Works on a complaint-based response basis.
B. 1. The Directors, as specified above, may implement procedures, forms and written policies for administering the provisions of this chapter.
2. The Directors, as specified in division B.1. above, may issue interpretations on the meaning and intent of the erosion and sediment control regulations. These interpretations shall conform to the purposes of this chapter.
3. Prior to the adoption of a permanent rule or a modification of the adopted Erosion Control Manual, the Director shall:
a. Publish a notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the city. The notice shall be published not less than 30 days before the hearing. The notice shall identify the place, time and purpose for the hearing; a brief description of the subjects covered by the proposed rule; the final date for acceptance of written comments; the location to submit comments and the location where copies of the full set of the proposed rules may be obtained.
b. The Planning Commission shall hear testimony and receive written comments at the hearing regarding the proposed rules.
c. The hearing body shall adopt, modify or reject the proposed rule.
d. A list of interested citizens will be maintained by the City Planning Department. When the manual or rules are updated, the changes will be mailed to all citizens on the list.
4. All fees for all permits, plan reviews and inspections under this chapter shall be established by City Council resolution. Fees shall be set at levels sufficient to cover all administrative costs associated with processing applications, reviewing plans, inspections and enforcement. Fees under this chapter are in addition to any other fees required by the city code. Fees under this chapter are also not part of any required bond, letter of credit or other form of guarantee.
(Ord. 1108, passed 1-8-2003)