It shall be unlawful to clear, fill, grade or engage in other activity which shall disturb natural terrain or vegetative ground cover upon any property without having first secured the approval of the City of plans and specifications for erosion and sedimentation control; and it shall further be unlawful to fail or neglect to conform to such plans and specifications or approved revisions or additions, in conjunction with any such clearing, filling, grading or other activity. Erosion and sedimentation control within the City shall be planned, designed, and constructed in accordance with the Montgomery County Subdivision Drainage Regulations, latest version, unless otherwise stated in this chapter. The erosion and sedimentation control regulations are for new construction and redevelopment projects. Designated City staff will fulfill the role of County Engineer in these storm drainage regulations.
The ODNR guidance manual "Rainwater and Land Development: Ohio Standards for
Stormwater Management, Land Development and Urban Stream Protection", latest edition, should be used as the minimum guidance criteria for the selection and design of erosion and sediment control BMPs.
The City's OEPA NPDES permit (OHQ000004 or latest version) requires erosion and sedimentation control for new construction and redevelopment projects that disturb greater than or equal to one acre, including projects less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of development. These permit requirements shall be part of these regulations. For erosion and sedimentation control on these projects, the OEPA NPDES General Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Construction Activities (OHC000005 or latest version) shall be part of these regulations. The property owner or his designee shall be the permit holder. Designated City staff shall be responsible for reviewing and inspecting the requirements of the OEP A General Permit. Earth-disturbing activities regulated by this chapter cannot begin until all necessary city, state, and federal permits and approvals have been granted to the property owner or his designee.
(Ord. 2111-22. Passed 4-14-22.)