For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning and according to Rule 5, 327 IAC 15-5, also known as Rule 5.
AGRICULTURAL LAND DISTURBING ACTIVITY. Tillage, planting, cultivation, or harvesting operations for the production of agricultural or nursery vegetative crops. The term also includes pasture renovation and establishment, the construction of agricultural conservation practices, and the installation and maintenance of agricultural drainage tile. For purposes of this chapter, the term does not include land disturbing activities for the construction of agricultural related facilities, such as barns; buildings to house livestock; roads associated with infrastructure; agricultural waste lagoons and facilities; lakes and ponds; wetlands; and other infrastructure.
BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES. An activity or structure that helps improve the quality of storm water runoff.
CERTIFIED CONTRACTOR. A person who has received training and is licensed by the state or other local agency to inspect and maintain erosion and sediment control practices and best management practices.
CLEARING. Any activity that removes the vegetative surface cover.
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY. Land disturbing activities, such as, land disturbing activities associated with the construction of infrastructure and structures. This term does not include routine ditch or road maintenance or minor landscaping projects.
CONSTRUCTION PLAN. A representation of a project site and all activities associated with the project. The plan includes the location of the project site, buildings and other infrastructure, grading activities, schedules for implementation, and other pertinent information related to the project site. A storm water pollution prevention plan is a part of the construction plan.
DEVELOPER. Any person financially responsible for construction activity; or an owner of property who sells or leases, or offers for sale or lease, any lots in a subdivision.
EROSION. The detachment and movement of soil, sediment, or rock fragments by water, wind, ice, or gravity.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL MEASURE. A practice, or a combination of practices, to control erosion and resulting sedimentation.
EROSION CONTROL. A measure that prevents erosion.
GRADING. The cutting and filling of the land surface to a desired slope or elevation.
LAND DISTURBANCE OR LAND DISTURBING ACTIVITY. Any man-made change of the land surface, including removing vegetative cover that exposes the underlying soil, excavating, filling, transporting, and grading.
MEASURABLE STORM EVENT. A precipitation event that results in a total measured precipitation accumulation equal to, or greater than, one-half inch of rainfall.
PROJECT SITE. The entire area on which construction activity is to be performed.
PROJECT SITE OWNER. The person required to submit the Notice of Intent ("NOI") per Rule 5 and required to comply with the terms of this chapter, including either a developer or a person who has financial and operational control of construction activities and project plans and specifications, including the ability to make modifications to those plans and specifications.
SEDIMENT. Solid material (both mineral and organic) that is in suspension, is being transported, or has been moved from its place of origin by air, water, gravity, or ice and has come to rest on the earth's surface.
SEDIMENT CONTROL. Measures that prevent eroded sediment from leaving the project site.
SOIL. The unconsolidated mineral and organic material on the surface of the earth that serves as the natural medium for the growth of plants.
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT OR SWCD. A political subdivision established under I.C. 14-32.
STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN OR SWPPP. A plan developed to minimize the impact of storm water pollution resulting from construction and post-construction activities. The plan describes the specific measures and sequencing to be used to control sediment, soil erosion and other construction site wastes during and after construction.
STORM WATER QUALITY MEASURE. A practice, or a combination of practices, to control or minimize pollutants associated with storm water run-off.
SUBDIVISION. Any land that is divided or proposed to be divided into lots, whether contiguous or subject to zoning requirements, for the purpose of sale or lease as part of a larger common plan of development or sale.
TECHNICAL REVIEW AND COMMENT FORM. A form issued by the Frankfort Building Inspector's Office stating that the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan is adequate; or stating revisions needed to the plan before approval can be granted.
TRAINED INDIVIDUAL. An individual who is trained and experienced in the principles of storm water quality, including erosion and sediment control as may be demonstrated by state registration, professional certification, experience, or completion of coursework that enable the individual to make judgments regarding storm water control or treatment and monitoring.
(Ord. CO-04-26, passed 11-22-04)