(a) All regulated earth disturbance activities within the Municipality shall be designed, implemented, operated and maintained to meet the purposes of this chapter, through these two elements:
(1) Erosion and sediment control during the earth disturbance activities (e.g., during construction); and
(2) Water quality protection measures after completion of earth disturbance activities (e.g., after construction), including operations and maintenance.
(b) No regulated earth disturbance activities within the Municipality shall commence until the requirements of this chapter are met.
(c) Erosion and sediment control during regulated earth disturbance activities shall be addressed as required by Section 1044.10.
(d) Post-construction water quality protection shall be addressed as required by Section 1044.11. Operations and maintenance of permanent stormwater BMPs shall be addressed as required by Article III.
(e) All Best Management Practices (BMPs) used to meet the requirements of this chapter shall conform to the State water quality requirements, and any more stringent requirements as determined by the Municipality.
(f) Techniques described in Appendix A (Low Impact Development) of this chapter are encouraged, because they reduce the costs of complying with the requirements of this chapter and the State water quality requirements.
(Ord. 2004-03A. Passed 7-19-04.)