Where five acres or more of the development area are disturbed in one watershed, stormwater runoff from that watershed shall pass through a sediment basin or other suitable sediment trapping facility with equivalent or greater storage capacity. Sediment basins or traps may be required for smaller disturbed areas if deemed necessary. The sediment basin requirement may also be waived, by variance, if the approving agency agrees that site conditions do not warrant its construction.
Unless otherwise designed, sediment basins are temporary and shall be removed following final stabilization of the site when vegetation is sufficient enough to control erosion.
(Ord. 140-96. Passed 4-4-96.)