(a) This regulation requires that a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan be developed and implemented for all soil disturbing activities disturbing one (1) or more acres of total land, or less than one (1) acre if part of a larger common plan of development or sale disturbing one (1) or more acres of total land. A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan must be developed and implemented for all commercial and industrial site development. The Village of Gates Mills Engineer may require a comprehensive stormwater management plan on sites disturbing less than 1 acre.
(b) The following activities shall submit an Abbreviated SWP3:
(1) New single-family residential construction. If such activities disturb one (1) acre or more, or are part of a larger common plan of development or sale disturbing one (1) acre or more, a full SWP3 and compliance with the Ohio EPA Construction General Permit are required.
(2) Additions or accessory buildings for single-family residential construction. If such activities disturb one (1) acre or more, or are part of a larger common plan of development or sale disturbing one (1) acre or more, a full SWP3 and compliance with the Ohio EPA Construction Site General Permit are required.
(3) General clearing activities not related to construction. If such activities disturb one (1) acre or more, or are part of a larger common plan of development or sale disturbing one (1) acre or more, compliance with the Ohio EPA Construction Site General Permit and a full SWP3 are required.
(c) Activities disturbing 1/10 (one tenth) or less of an acre are not required to submit a SWP3 or an Abbreviated SWP3, unless required by the Village of Gates Mills Engineer. These activities must comply with all other provisions of this regulation.
(Ord. 2016-45. Passed 12-13-16.)