(A) In the development of a subdivision, the developer shall not cause or allow earth-disturbing activities on a development area, except to comply by minimizing or preventing soil erosion that can impair a public or private surface ditch, subsurface drainage, stream, river or lake; nor shall excessive amounts of sediment be deposited onto an adjoining property. Adequate controls of soil erosion and sedimentation, through the use of best management practices through both temporary and permanent measures, shall be used during all phases of clearing, grading, and construction to conserve soil resources and to insure no significant change in water quality.
(B) When a proposed development area consists of five or more acres and earth-disturbing activities are proposed for the whole area or any part thereof, the owner of record shall develop and submit for review a soil erosion and sedimentation control plan. Such a plan shall contain sufficient information, drawings and notes to describe how soil erosion and off-site sedimentation will be kept to a minimum, both during and after construction.
(C) When a proposed development area involves less than five acres, it is not necessary to submit a soil erosion and sedimentation control plan; however, the responsible person must comply with the above standards of division (A). Upon request, submittal of specific soil erosion and sedimentation prevention measures to be or being implemented may be required to determine compliance.
(D) Soil erosion and sedimentation control plans shall be certified by a professional engineer registered in the State of Ohio before being submitted to the Commission for review and approval.
(Ord. 537, passed 7-19-90)