The regulations set forth in this chapter are intended to protect the general health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Louisville and the county, and more specifically are intended to:
(A) Conserve, preserve, and enhance the natural resources of the county, including its soils, waters, vegetation, fish, and wildlife;
(B) Control soil erosion and sedimentation arising from development and other land disturbing activities (for example, clearing and grading), to prevent adverse impacts and offsite 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 the discharge of pollutants as set forth in the state’s Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (KPDES); and all applicable provisions of the federal National Pollution Discharge Elimination System general permit for municipalities (Phase I and Phase II); and
(D) Provide definitive procedures in the area of erosion prevention and sediment control (hereinafter “EPSC”) regulations and review, as applied in the county.
(Ord. 26, passed 9-25-2001)