For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CLEARING. Any activity that removes or causes the removal of the vegetative surface cover.
CONSTRUCTION. The act of building, grading, shaping, removing, demolishing, repairing, erecting, extending, installing equipment on/in, or enlarging any building, structure, grounds or premises.
CONSTRUCTION SITE. A parcel of land or a contiguous combination thereof where land disturbing activity occurs.
DRAINAGE WAY. Any channel that conveys surface runoff throughout the construction site.
EROSION. The wearing-away of land surface by natural or artificial forces such as wind, water, ice, gravity or vehicle traffic.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN (ESCP). A set of plans indicating the specific measures and sequencing to be used to control erosion and sediment on a construction site.
EROSION CONTROL. A measure that is designed to prevent erosion.
GRADING. The cutting and/or filling of the land surface to a desired slope, elevation or contour.
IMPERVIOUS AREA. An area composed of any material which impedes or prevents the natural infiltration of water into the soil, including, but not limited to, concrete, asphalt and roof surfaces.
LAND DISTURBING ACTIVITY (LDA). Any activity that results in the movement or manipulation of soil, rock or other earth materials. This includes, but is not limited to, clearing and grubbing, grading, excavation, filling, embankment construction, road grading, ditch cleaning, mineral extraction, commercial timbering, initial landscape preparation and stockpiling of earth materials. The activities set forth in § 51.34(B) are exempt from the definition of LAND DISTURBING ACTIVITY for purposes of this subchapter.
PERIMETER CONTROL. A barrier that prevents sediment from leaving a site by filtering sediment-laden runoff or diverting it to a sediment trap or basin.
PERSON. Any individual, association, organization, partnership, firm, corporation or other entity recognized by law and acting as either the owner or as the owner’s agent.
PHASING. Disturbing a parcel of land in distinct phases, with the stabilization of each phase completed before disturbance of the next phase.
SEDIMENT. Soil, sand, silt and minerals washed from land into water.
SEDIMENT CONTROL. Measures that prevent eroded sediment from leaving a construction site.
STABILIZATION. The use of practices that prevent exposed soil from eroding.
START OF CONSTRUCTION. The first land disturbing activity associated with a construction project.
STORMWATER COMPLIANCE OFFICER or COMPLIANCE OFFICER. An employee of the city’s Public Works Department designated by the city to administer, implement and enforce this subchapter.
WATERCOURSE. A body of water flowing in a reasonably defined channel with a bed and banks.
WATERWAY. A channel that directs surface runoff to a watercourse or to the MS4.
(Ord. passed 10-4-2016)