(A) Permits through the city are required for site construction projects and/or land disturbances. Depending on the amount of disturbed area, various permits are necessary. Permit levels and parameters are as follows.
(1) Level 1. Site construction less than one disturbed acre, increased impervious area less than or equal to 6,000 square feet, and slopes less than 6% requires filing for a permit. This permit shall be accompanied by a plot plan with erosion prevention and sediment control measures indicated. All permits for commercial, industrial and multi-family residential sites shall include a grading plan. All permits in proximity to a major storm water feature, such as a creek or storm water culvert, shall include a grading plan showing the proposed minimum finished floor (opening) relative to the anticipated high water elevation.
(2) Level 2. Site construction less than one disturbed acre and increased impervious area greater than 6,000 square feet or with slopes greater than or equal to 6% requires filing for a permit. The permit shall be accompanied by a grading plan and an erosion prevention and sediment control plan.
(3) Level 3. Site construction of one disturbed acre or greater, including a linear disturbance from utility construction, requires filing for a permit accompanied by a grading plan, an erosion prevention and sediment control plan, a SWPPP plan and a copy of the state’s Division of Water notice of intent (NOI) for the site.
(4) Level 4. Utility companies shall apply for a general permit from the city for land disturbance operations. This permit must be renewed every five years. A NOI shall be obtained from the KYDOW for disturbance of one acre or greater.
(B) Notice to the city is required that the contractor has coordinated with the KYDOW and the US Army Corps of Engineers to determine whether permits are required from those agencies before construction begins.
(C) No permit through the city is required for the following activities:
(1) Any emergency activity that is immediately necessary for the protection of life, property or natural resources; or
(2) Existing nursery and agricultural operations conducted as a permitted main or accessory use. However, permitting through regional, state and federal agencies may be required.
(D) Each application shall bear the name, address and telephone information for the following parties: the owner; the developer of the site; the general contractor for the site; the EPSC contractor; and any engineering consultant retained for work on the site.
(E) Each application shall include a statement that any land clearing, construction or development involving the movement of earth shall be in accordance with the EPSC plan and the EPSC contractor shall be responsible for implementing and maintaining all aspects of the plan.
(F) The application shall be accompanied by the permit fee as established by this chapter:
(1) Level 1: $25;
(2) Level 2: $50;
(3) Level 3: $100; and
(4) Level 4: in accordance with the existing franchise agreement.
(Prior Code, § 157.03) (Ord. 01-2007, passed 3-5-2007)