For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. Any pertinent word or term not a part of this listing shall be construed to have its usual legal meaning. Additional definitions may be found in the Indiana Handbook for Erosion Control in Developing Areas.
AGRICULTURAL LAND-DISTURBING ACTIVITIES. The disturbance of land for the production of animal or plant life, including forestry pasturing of livestock and planting, growing, cultivating and harvesting crops for human or livestock consumption. This definition does not include the construction of farm facilities such as dwellings, barns, sheds or other structures.
CORRECTIVE MEASURES. The employment of erosion and sediment control measures at a noncompliance site, and shall also include, but not be limited to, the cleanup and repair of public or private property negatively affected as a result of noncompliance.
DESIGN STORM. A 25-year storm as measured by the National Weather Service, i.e., a storm having a probable frequency of at least one time every 25 years.
EROSION. The detachment and movement of soil, sediment or rock fragments by water, wind, ice or gravity.
EROSION-CONTROL MEASURE. A practice, or a combination of practices, employed to control erosion and resulting sedimentation.
LAND-DISTURBING ACTIVITY. Any change of the land surface, including removing vegetative cover, excavating, filling, transporting, grading and stockpiling or the movement of soil, sand, gravel, stone or other material.
RUNOFF. The portion of precipitation from such sources as rainfall, snow melt or irrigation water that flows over the ground surface.
SEDIMENT. Solid material (both mineral and organic) that is in suspension, is being transported or has been moved from the site of origin.
SITE. The entire area included in the legal description of the land on which land-disturbing activity occurs.
SWCD or SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT. A subdivision of state government charged with the responsibility of establishing programs and setting policy to protect the natural resources within their district boundaries.
WORKING DAY. A calendar day, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and town-recognized holidays, during which weather and other conditions permit work for at least 50% of the day.
(Ord. 1997-2, passed 6-10-1997)