(A) Applicability. This subchapter shall apply to all land disturbing activity, including new development and subdivision, proposed on karst terrain.
(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 subchapter shall not apply to the development activities listed in § 155.030(B). In addition to § 155.030(B), major and minor subdivisions, Category 2 and 3 reviews, and plan certain development reviews approved prior to the effective date of this regulation shall be considered exempt from this subchapter.
(LDC § 4.9.2)