(A) An orderly and timely termination of a project with land-disturbing activities should be planned by all persons involved with a site.
(B) When a project has been completed, the person holding the permit shall petition, in writing, the city for approval of the erosion control measures that are to remain on the site to evaluate their adequacy.
(1) If the erosion control measures are approved by the city, any surety bonds and/or letters of credit shall be released at that time. However, maintenance responsibilities (see § 159.10) shall remain with the person owning the land.
(2) If the erosion control measures are not approved because they are not in compliance with either the erosion and sediment control plan or the purpose of this chapter, the city shall notify, in writing, the person holding the permit of particulars. After a minimum period of two weeks during which corrective measures are taken, a petition, again in writing, may be sent asking the city to evaluate the adequacy of the erosion control measures. If, in good faith, the city again decides that the erosion control measures are inadequate, the city may delay the release of any surety bonds and/or letters of credit for up to two months. After a minimum of two months has lapsed without adequate corrective measures being taken, the city may use the surety bonds to pay for changes or additions to the erosion control measures needed to complete the project.
(Ord. 21-C-04, passed 11-9-04)