For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CERTIFIED CONTRACTOR. An individual who has received training and is licensed, to the extent required by law, to inspect and maintain erosion and sediment control practices.
CLEARING. Any activity which removes the vegetative surface cover.
DRAINAGE WAY. Any channel that conveys surface runoff throughout the site.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN. A set of plans prepared by or under the direction of a licensed professional engineer which indicates the specific measures and sequencing to be used controlling sediment and erosion on a development site before, during and after construction.
EROSION CONTROL. Measures that prevent erosion.
GRADING. Excavation or fill material, including the resulting conditions thereof.
PERIMETER CONTROL. A barrier that prevents sediment from leaving a site either by filtering sediment laden runoff or diverting it to a sediment trap or basin.
PHASING. Clearing a parcel of land in distinct phases, with the stabilization of each phase before the clearing of the next.
SEDIMENT CONTROL. Measures that prevent eroded sediment from leaving the site.
SITE. A parcel of land or a contiguous combination thereof.
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT. A permit issued by the municipality for which the construction or alteration of ground improvements and structures for the control of erosion, runoff and grading.
STABILIZATION. The use of practices that prevent exposed soil from eroding.
START OF CONSTRUCTION. The first land-disturbing activity associated with a development, including land preparation such as clearing, grading and filling; installation of streets and walkways; excavation for basements, footings, piers or foundations; erection of temporary forms; and installation of accessory buildings such as garages.
WATERCOURSE. Any body of water, including, but not limited to, lakes, ponds, rivers, streams and bodies of water which are delineated by the village.
WATERWAY. A channel that directs surface runoff to a watercourse or to the public storm drain.
(Ord. 1971, passed 11-20-2008)