(A) General.
(1) In order to provide for long-term slope stability and to prevent failure of slope stability that may adversely impact neighboring properties, all property owners whose property includes or is adjacent to a Steep Slope Zone are required to comply with the provisions of this chapter.
(2) Any development within the Steep Slope Zone must meet all plan submittal requirements in accordance with this chapter.
(3) Private storm drainage lines conveying storm water runoff either to a public storm sewer or to the ravine channel or the toe of the bluff shall be maintained by the owner thereof. Private drainage lines which leak water onto the surface of a steep slope must be repaired within 30 days of notification by the village.
(4) Intentional depositing of lawn waste or other natural or man-made debris which may damage underlying vegetation or impede the free flow of water through channels within a Steep Slope Zone shall be prohibited.
(5) Any tree removal within the Steep Slope Zone shall be in accordance with the tree preservation standards of Chapter 150 of this code and the provisions of this chapter.
(6) No swimming pool discharge (emptying) shall be directed toward or directly discharged into a Steep Slope Zone.
(B) Maintenance and upkeep.
(1) Any authorized structure in the Steep Slope Zone may be repaired, maintained, or altered but only in compliance with this code, including this title.
(2) Landscape maintenance or routine arboreal activities may be undertaken in the Steep Slope Zone.
(C) Restoration. All governmental entities, private property owners, and all other private entities having authorized access to ravine or bluff steep slopes and engaged in the maintenance, repair, or construction of utilities or other structures within a Steep Slope Zone, or engaged in any modifications to a steep slope, shall adhere to the applicable provisions of the this code, including this chapter, utilizing best management practices.
(D) Emergency activities. Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the village from permitting development activities on an emergency basis when deemed necessary by the code official to remediate or restore an unstable or insecure slope, or a slope that has sloughed, that presents an immediate threat to health, safety, and welfare, or stability of an authorized building.
(1) Emergency development activity (including installation or construction of structures) shall only be permitted provided that the remedial action involves the least possible disruption of the natural features of the site as possible and is in conformance with the standards and policies of this chapter.
(2) Emergency development activity (including installation or construction of structures) shall only be permitted to provide remedial action that is the most reasonable action to address the emergency situation under the circumstances.
(Ord. 1163, passed 12-14-2015)