§ 160.04 PURPOSE.
   The purpose of this local regulation is to safeguard persons, protect property, and prevent damage to the environment in the city and environs, and more specifically is intended to:
   (A)   Conserve, preserve, and enhance the natural resources of the city, including its soils, waters, vegetation, fish and wildlife;
   (B)   Control soil erosion and sedimentation arising from development and other land disturbing activities (such as 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 discharge of pollutants as set forth in Kentucky’s Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (KYPDES); and all applicable Federal National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) general permit for Phase II municipalities; and
   (D)   Provide definitive procedures in the area of erosion prevention and sediment control.
(Ord. 2006-26, passed 12-4-06)