(A) The developers, lot owners and permit holders of any lot shall be responsible for storm water and erosion control during any construction phase or development of the lot. The developer, permit holder and lot owner shall be each jointly and severally responsible for keeping soil, construction and other erosion debris off of the streets of the city or county. The developer, permit holder, and lot owner shall be each jointly and severally responsible for keeping soil and other construction debris and other erosion debris out of storm sewers shown on the plat or storm sewers which are owned by or dedicated to the city or county. Prior to beginning any construction activity that is subject to the City or County Storm Water and Erosion Control Management Plan Ordinance, the developer, owner or subdivider shall obtain a Storm Water and Erosion Control Plan Approval permit from the office of the City Engineer if within the city limits or the county’s Drainage Board if outside the city limits.
(B) All developers shall be required to file copies of these permits with the City Superintendent prior to beginning construction or filing of the final plat for approval.
(C) Failure to comply with the provisions of the city, county and state permits will subject the developers, owners or subdividers to delay of final plat approval until such time as any violations are corrected or remedied.
(Ord. 2001-1478, passed 11-19-2001)