(A) General. A grading and clearing permit is required (Ord. 32-2005, § 16-22, see Ch. 156) to be obtained from the SSWU for land disturbances as set out herein below. The landowner and/or developer shall also coordinate with the KYDOW and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to determine whether any permits are required from those agencies before construction begins. No permit shall be required from the SSWU for emergency activity that is immediately necessary for the protection of life, property or natural resources. In the event of an emergency activity, notify the authorized enforcement agency in person or by phone, facsimile or email no later than the next business day. Notifications in person or by phone shall be confirmed by written notice addressed and mailed to the SSWU within three business days of the visit or phone notice. This notification should include details of emergency measure(s) taken and if needed, a plan for permanent repair. Grading and clearing permit applications shall include the appropriate fee of $50 which is in addition to the fees required for all activities requiring a land excavation, grading, paving, swimming pool, building and all other types related permits required from the city for construction permits requiring a notice of intent (NOI). The grading and clearing permit is required to be obtained from the SSWU for improvements meeting any the following criteria:
(1) Any land alterations in the public right of way, within 20 feet of a public roadway, ten feet of a ditch or within a drainage easement;
(2) An increase in impervious area greater than 3,350 square feet and site disturbance less than one acre and which is not part of a Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP); and/or
(3) Site disturbances of 2,000 square feet or more.
(B) Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Plan (EPSC Plan).
(1) The SSWU requires an EPSC Plan to accompany the grading and clearing permit for development that disturbs one acre or greater (per KPDES general permit). The plan must be approved before obtaining a grading and clearing permit. When preparing the EPSC, the design engineer and/or developer should determine the best practices to protect active construction sites by selecting source control and sediment containment practices. In doing so, most erosion problems can be avoided and sediment containment issues can be addressed prior to construction disturbances.
(2) All EPSCs shall be designed in a manner to minimize the need for maintenance and reduce the chances of failure. Design guidelines should follow the most recent version of Kentucky Best Management Practice for Construction Erosion, Sediment, and Pollutant Runoff from Construction Sites: Planning and Technical Specifications Manual (Kentucky BMP Manual) and must be submitted in an accepted digital format.
(3) Storm water easements and covenants shall be provided by the property owner for access for facility inspections and maintenance. Easements and covenants shall be recorded with Christian County Clerk's Office prior to the issuance of a permit. Final design shall be approved by the SSWU or its designated agent.
(4) The EPSC Plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(a) Site boundaries;
(b) Lakes, streams, channels, ditches, wetlands and other watercourses on or adjacent to the site;
(c) Location and approximate dimension of storm water drainage systems and natural drainage patterns on or immediately adjacent to the sites;
(d) Location and approximately dimension of all land disturbance area;
(e) Potential locations of stockpiles;
(f) A natural resources map identifying soil types, forest cover, topography, 100-year flood plain, critical areas and other natural features of concern. This map should be to scale equivalent to balance of submittal;
(g) A schedule of events for the construction of the development site, including stripping and clearing, rough grading, construction of utilities, infrastructure, final grading and landscaping. Sequencing shall identify the expected date on which clearing will begin, the estimated duration of exposure of cleared areas, areas of clearing, installation of temporary erosion prevention and sediment control measures and establishment of permanent vegetation;
(h) All EPSC measures necessary shall be shown on the plan by location and referred to by a legend for all phases of construction. Depending upon the complexity of the project, the drafting of intermediate plans may be required at the close of each season. Multiple EPSC plan sheets may be necessary to best convey requirements for each phase;
(i) Seeding mixtures and rates, types of sod, method of seedbed preparation, expected seeding dates, type and rate of lime and fertilizer application and type and quantity of mulch for both temporary and permanent vegetative control measures; and
(j) Provisions for maintenance of control facilities, including easements and estimates of the cost of maintenance.
(5) Modifications to the plan shall be submitted as follows. The modifications may be authorized by the SSWU by written authorization to the permittee.
(a) Major amendments of the EPSC plan require an engineer's signature and shall be submitted to the SSWU for acceptance.
(b) Field modifications of a minor nature shall require an engineer's signature and shall be noted and dated on the EPSC record drawings and available for review and acceptance by the SSWU.
(6) EPSC plans shall be accompanied by a $50 fee which is in addition to the grading and clearing permit fee, and any other applicable fees.
(Ord. 37-2007, passed 11-20-2007)