(A) Applicability. The requirements of this chapter shall apply to:
(1) Land disturbing activity that disturbs greater than 2,000 square feet in area.
(2) Land disturbing activity that disturbs less than 2,000 square feet in area that, at the discretion of the Administrator, such activity poses a unique threat to water quality or public safety.
(3) The creation and use of borrow pits or stockpiles greater than 50 cubic yards in volume.
(B) Exemptions. The following activities shall be exempt from the requirements of this chapter:
(1) Any emergency activity that is immediately necessary for the protection of life, property, or natural resources.
(2) Underground utility repairs.
(3) Home gardens.
(4) Minor home repairs.
(5) Fence, sign, telephone, and electrical pole installation.
(6) Lawn maintenance activities that disturb less than 10,000 square feet.
(7) Any land disturbance activity less than 2,000 square feet in area, which does not otherwise meet the requirements of division (A) above.
(8) Home improvement projects that add less than 2,000 square feet of building area.
(9) Agricultural or farming activities.
(10) Industrial activities having separate NPDES stormwater permits that are current and for which they are in compliance.
(Ord. 9098, passed 5-16-17)