Because of the possibility that excessive quantities of soil will erode from areas undergoing subdivision or development and the construction of related improvements, this code requires the use of specific erosion control measures. Sediment from soil erosion can reduce the channel capacity of waterways, thereby limiting their use for many beneficial purposes and resulting in increased chances of flooding, a risk to public health and safety. Sediment can also clog sewers and ditches; pollute and silt rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs; and necessitate costly repairs to gullies, washed out fill and embankments.
In order to help safeguard persons, protect property prevent damage to the environment, and promote the public welfare, the provisions of this section guide, regulate and control the design, construction, use, maintenance of any development which disturbs or breaks the topsoil or otherwise results in the movement of earth on land situated within the Village.
In addition to other penalties authorized by Section 34-4-1, any person, partnership, or corporation convicted of violating any of the provisions of the erosion control provisions of this Code shall be required to restore the affected site to the condition existing prior to commission of the violation, or to reimburse the Village for the expense of such restoration.