The developer shall take steps as necessary to minimize soil erosion during and after construction. If there is a threat of erosion, the city shall require an erosion control plan to be submitted with engineering plans. The erosion control plan shall conform to all Illinois Environmental Protection Agency requirements. Further, the following factors shall always be observed during any phase of development construction.
(A) Natural vegetation should be retained and protected wherever possible. Areas immediately adjacent to natural watercourses should be left undisturbed whenever possible.
(B) The smallest practical area of land should be exposed for the shortest practical time during development.
(C) Provisions shall be made to accommodate the increased runoff caused by changed soil and surface conditions during and after development.
(D) Permanent vegetation and structures should be installed as soon as practical during development.
(Ord. 10-3277, § 5-3.9, passed 1-4-2010)