(a) General.
(1) In order to provide for long-term slope stability and to prevent failure of slope stability that may adversely impact neighboring properties, all property owners whose property includes or is adjacent to a slope impact area are required to comply with the provisions of this article.
(2) Any development within the slope impact area must meet all plan submittal requirements in accordance with this article.
(3) Private storm drainage lines conveying storm water runoff either to a public storm sewer or to the ravine channel or the toe of the bluff shall be maintained by the owner thereof. Private drainage lines which leak water onto the surface of a steep slope must be repaired within 30 days of notification by the village.
(4) Intentional depositing of lawn waste or other natural or man-made debris which may damage underlying vegetation or impede the free flow of water through channels within a slope impact area shall be prohibited.
(5) Any tree removal within the slope impact area shall be in accordance with the Article III of Chapter 34 (Tree Preservation) of this Code and the provisions of this article.
(6) No swimming pool discharge (emptying) shall be directed toward or directly discharged into a slope impact area.
(b) Maintenance and upkeep.
(1) Any authorized structure in the slope impact area may be repaired, maintained, or altered but only in compliance with the Village Code and Zoning Code.
(2) Landscape maintenance or routine arboreal activities may be undertaken in the slope impact area.
(c) Restoration. All governmental entities, private property owners, and all other private entities having authorized access to ravine or bluff steep slopes and engaged in the maintenance, repair, or construction of utilities or other structures within a slope impact area, or engaged in any modifications to a steep slope, shall adhere to the applicable provisions of the Village Code, including this article, utilizing best management practices.
(d) Emergency activities. Nothing in this article shall prevent the village from permitting development activities on an emergency basis when deemed necessary by the Director to remediate an unstable or insecure slope that presents an immediate threat to health, safety, and welfare, or stability of an authorized building.
(1) Emergency development activity (including installation or construction of structures) shall only be permitted provided that the remedial action involves the least possible disruption of the natural features of the site as possible and is in conformance with the standards and policies of this article.
(2) Emergency development activity (including installation or construction of structures) shall only be permitted to provide remedial action that is the most reasonable action to address the emergency situation under the circumstances.
(Ord. No. 2013-13-3343)