(A) No land occupant or developer in the city shall cause or conduct any land disturbing activity which causes excessive erosion or sedimentation, or which results in damage to water or soil resources. All development in the city shall conform to the natural limitations presented by the topography and soil types in order to minimize soil erosion and sedimentation. Erosion and sedimentation controls shall be consistent with the MPCA' s best management practices.
(B) Land disturbing activities shall occur in increments of workable size such that adequate erosion and sediment controls can be provided throughout all phases of the development. The smallest practical area of land shall be exposed or otherwise disturbed at any one period of time. Areas where natural vegetative barriers are not enough to contain erosion and sedimentation from penetrating water bodies, wetlands, water courses or neighboring properties shall be staked with silt fences and straw bales.
(Ord. 150, passed 2-22-2000; Ord. passed 3- -2007)