(A) This chapter shall be known as the "Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance of Northampton County." The purpose of this chapter is to prevent the unreasonable degradation of properties, stream channels, waters and other natural resources of the Northampton County by establishing requirements for the effective control of soil erosion, sediment deposition and non-agricultural runoff and by establishing procedures whereby these requirements shall be administered and enforced.
(B) This chapter is authorized by VA Code § 62.1-44.15:54.
(Ord. passed 4-9-2024)