(A) A person may not clear or grade land without first obtaining an erosion and sediment control plan approved by the Soil Conservation Service.
(B) The applicant shall submit an erosion and sediment control plan and any supporting computations to the Soil Conservation Service for review and approval. The erosion and sediment control plan shall contain sufficient informational drawings and notes to describe how soil erosion and off-site sedimentation will be minimized. The Soil Conservation Service shall review the plan to determine compliance with this chapter and the Standards and Specifications prior to approval. The plan shall serve as a basis for all subsequent grading and stabilization.
(C) In approving the plan, the Soil Conservation Service may impose conditions thereto as may be deemed necessary to ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter, the State Sediment Control Regulations, COMAR 08.05.01, the Standards and Specifications, or the preservation of public health and safety.
(D) The Soil Conservation Service shall notify the applicant of approval or reasons for the disapproval or modification within 30 days after submission of the completed erosion and sediment control plan. If a decision is not made within 30 days, the Soil Conservation Service shall inform the applicant of the status of the review process and the anticipated completion date. The erosion and sediment control plan shall not be considered approved without the inclusion of the signature and date of signature of the Soil Conservation Service on the plan.
(E) Approved plans may remain valid for two years from the date of approval unless renewed by the Soil Conservation Service.
(Prior Code, § 88-4) (Ord. 2-88, passed 2-16-1988)