§ 155.046 APPLICABILITY; EXEMPTIONS.

   (A)   Applicability. This subchapter shall apply to all land disturbing activity, including new development and subdivision, proposed on:

      (1)   Properties that contain slopes of 20% or greater (“steep slopes”); or

      (2)   Properties that contain soils rated as “unstable” on Core Graphic 5.

   (B)   Land disturbing activity. Land disturbing activity includes the following:

      (1)   Clearing of more than 5,000 square feet of forested area for development;

      (2)   Grading, excavation, construction of foundations, footings or retaining walls, or alteration of the ground surface, except for activities defined as agricultural operations in KRS 224.71-100 through 224.71-140; and

      (3)   The installation of utilities, including, but not limited to, water, sewer, natural gas, electric, telephone, and cable.

   (C)   Exemptions. This section shall not apply to the development activities listed in § 155.030(B).

(LDC § 4.7.2)