The purpose of this chapter is to safeguard persons, protect property and prevent damage to the environment in the City of Hopkinsville, and more specifically is intended to:
(A) Conserve, preserve and enhance the natural resources of the city, including its soils, waters, vegetation, fish and wildlife;
(B) Control soil erosion and sedimentation arising from development and other land disturbing activities (i.e. grading and clearing) to prevent adverse impacts and off-site degradation including short-term and long-term damage to public and private property;
(C) Comply with all applicable state and federal requirements for clean water, including limitations on discharge of pollutants as set forth in Kentucky's Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (KPDES); and all applicable National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) general permit for Phase II municipalities; and
(D) Provide definitive procedures for erosion prevention and sediment control (herein under EPSC) regulations and review, as applied in the city.
(Ord. 37-2007, passed 11-20-2007)