For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CAPITOL CONSERVATION DISTRICT. The subdivision of the state created and organized to include Kanawha County pursuant to the provisions of the Soil Conservation Districts Law of West Virginia, being W. Va. Code Art. 19- 21A.
CUT or EXCAVATION. A portion of land surface or area from which earth has been removed will be removed by excavation: the depth below original ground surface to excavated surface.
DIVERSION. A channel with or without a supporting ridge on the lower side constructed across or at the bottom of a slope.
EROSION. The wearing away of the land surface by action of wind, water or gravity.
EXISTING GRADE. The vertical location of the ground surface prior to cutting or filling.
FILL. A human-made deposit of soil, rock or other material.
FINISHED GRADE. The final grade or elevation of the ground surface conforming to the proposed design.
GRADING. Any stripping, cutting, filling, stockpiling or any combination thereof, and includes the land in its cut or filled condition.
GRADING PERMIT. A permit issued to authorize work performed under this subchapter.
GRASSED WATERWAY. A natural or constructed waterway, usually broad and shallow, covered with erosion-resistant grasses, used to conduct surface water from a field, diversion or other feature.
MULCHING. The application of plant or other suitable materials on the soil surface to conserve moisture, hold soil in place and aid in establishing plant cover.
PERMANENT COVER. Perennial seedlings and plants used as a permanent cover for critical areas to minimize soil erosion.
PERMITTEE. Any person to whom a permit is issued in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter.
PERSON. A firm, partnership, association, bodies politic or corporate, or any other body acting as a unit, as well as an individual.
SEDIMENT. Solid material, both mineral and organic, that is in suspension, is being transported or has been moved from its site of origin, by air, water or gravity byproduct of erosion.
SEDIMENT BASIN. A barrier or dam built across a drain or waterway or at another suitable location to retain rock, sand, gravel, silt or other material.
SEDIMENT POOL. The reservoir space allotted to the accumulation of submerged sediment during the life of the structure.
SITE. Any plot or parcel of land or combination of contiguous lots or parcels or land where grading is performed or permitted.
SLOPE. The degree of deviation of feet surface from the horizontal plane, usually expressed in percent or degree.
SOIL. All unconsolidated mineral and organic material of whatever origin that overlies bedrock which can be readily excavated.
STRIPPING. Any activity which removes or significantly disturbs the vegetative surface cover, including clearing and grubbing operations.
TEMPORARY COVER. Straw, hay, mulch or annual seedlings used for critical areas to minimize soil erosion for no more than one season.
WESTERN CONSERVATION DISTRICT. The subdivision of the state created and organized to include Putnam County pursuant to the provisions of the “Soil Conservation Districts Law of West Virginia”.
(Ord. 04-05, passed - -)