1198.03 EROSION CONTROL.
   In addition to the requirements discussed previously under Section 1198.01, the subdivider shall submit, along with or as part of the construction drawings or specifications, an erosion control plan that shall adhere to all regulated activities, performance standards, application procedures and monitoring requirements as set forth in the latest edition of the “Trumbull County Erosion and Sediment Control Rules”, except as may be modified herein. The erosion control plan shall address the following minimum requirements in order to minimize and control erosion during and immediately after construction of improvements:
   (a)    Use of existing vegetation to slow stormwater runoff.
   (b)    Identification of on-site and off-site areas vulnerable to erosion.
   (c)    Preservation of existing vegetation wherever possible.
   (d)    Minimizing the extent of disturbed areas to the smallest area practical over the shortest practical time.
   (e)    Diversion of upgrade stormwater runoff around disturbed areas.
   (f)    Temporary erosion control methods such as sedimentation basins, silt fences, ditch checks, dust control, etc.
   (g)    Re-establishment of vegetation in disturbed areas as soon as practical.
   (h)    Drainage swale/ditch protection methods and linings.
   (i)    Minimization of material exiting the site by periodic cleaning of streets, construction equipment/vehicles.
   (j)    Detailed calculations supporting the various erosion control methods.
   No subdivision area shall have an average annual soil loss which exceeds fifteen (15) tons per acre for the first year after initial earth disturbance or which exceeds five (5) tons per acre for any year thereafter.
(Ord. 0-54-05. Passed 8-15-05.)