In the event any developer intends to make changes in the contour of any land proposed to be subdivided, developed or changed in use by grading, excavating or the removal or destruction of the natural topsoil, trees or other vegetative covering thereon, such changes shall only be accomplished after the owner of such land or his agent has submitted to the Planning Commission for approval, a plan for erosion and sedimentation control, unless there has been a prior determination by the Commission that such plans are not necessary.
Such plans shall contain adequate measures for control of erosion and siltation where necessary, using the guidelines and policies contained in this section, and any requirements of the Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District (“CSWCD”), and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. Any plans requiring approval of the CSWCD shall be approved on the condition that approval for such activity on the land shall also require the approval by the CSWCD.
The Commission shall review plats as submitted to insure compliance by the developer with such plats as they are finally approved.
(a) The Commission in its consideration of each preliminary plat or extension of a previously approved plat, shall condition its approval upon the execution by the developer of erosion and sediment control measures, to be specified by the Commission after receiving recommendations from the CSWCD.
(b) One copy of each approved preliminary plat or extension of a previously approved plat requiring erosion and sediment control measures, shall be referred to the CSWCD for review and recommendation as to adequate erosion and sediment control measures to prevent damage to other properties.
(c) The installation and maintenance of the specified erosion and sediment control measures shall be accomplished in accordance with standards and specifications on file with the Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District, and in compliance with the Storm Water Management Control requirements of the CSWCD.
(d) Any owner or developer changing the contour of any land, by grading, excavating, filling, or the removal or destruction of the natural topsoil, trees or other vegetative covering thereon shall be considered a developer within the meaning of this section.
(Ord. 136-1971. Passed 10-11-71.)
(e) Any land being used in a manner that falls within the jurisdiction of this section shall have installed on or off site erosion and sediment controls and devices required by the CSWCD, the Ohio EPA, any NPDES permit applicable to such property, and the ordinances, rules and regulations of the City.