The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to:
(a) Development Areas. All development areas having new or relocated projects involving highways, underground cables, pipelines, property subdivision/property/parcel splits, industrial projects, commercial projects, building activities on farms, redevelopment of urban areas and all other land uses not specifically exempted. The provisions of this chapter do not apply to:
(1) Land disturbing activities related to producing agricultural crops or silviculture operations regulated by the Ohio Agricultural Sediment Pollution Abatement Rules (OAC 1501: 15-3-01 to 1501: 15-3-09) and existing at the time of passage of this regulation.
(2) Strip mining operations regulated by Chapter 1513 of the Ohio Revised Code and existing at the time of passage of this regulation.
(3) Surface mining operations regulated by Chapter 1514 of the Ohio Revised Code and existing at the time of passage of this regulation.
(b) Plan and Permit Applications. The following development plan and permit processes and procedures for development areas that are located in the City of North Olmsted and that include or border, in part or in whole, designated watercourses and wetlands as defined in these regulations:
(1) These regulations shall apply to property subdivision/property/parcel split plan approvals, site plan approvals, and land development plan approvals requested of the City.
(2) These regulations shall apply to all building permits, which involve soil disturbing activities.
(3) The City shall issue no approvals or permits without full compliance with the terms of these regulations.
(Ord. 2006-67. Passed 3-7-06.)