(A) This subchapter applies to the following types of land development or land disturbance activities. The following activities require an erosion control permit:
(1) Any land disturbing activity affecting a surface of 2,500 square feet or more, but less than one acre, including building, driveways and other paved surfaces.
(2) Excavation and/or filling 100 cubic yards or more of ground, sand, or other excavation or fill material.
(3) Any land disturbing activity occurring on any size of land area for which a flood development permit is required.
(4) Street, highway, road or bridge construction, enlargement, relocation or reconstruction.
(5) Laying, repairing, replacing or enlarging an underground pipe, wire, cable, or facility for a distance of 300 feet or more.
(6) Disturbing any size land area on slopes greater than 12% grade.
(7) Other activities that pose a serious erosion or water pollution risk as determined by the village's Code of Ordinances.
(B) This chapter shall not apply, and no erosion control permit is required for the following activities:
(1) Agricultural land use.
(2) Gardening.
(3) Landscaping modifications except as part of a project for which a permit is required.
(4) Harvesting of trees.
(5) A land disturbing activity affecting less than 2,500 square feet.
(6) Excavation or filling of less than 100 cubic yards.
(7) Underground pipe and cable work for a distance of less than 300 continuous feet.
(8) Emergency activities.
(9) Village construction activities affecting less than 2,500 square feet.
(10) Land disturbing activities greater than one acre in size.
(Ord. 17-44, passed 9-12-17)