1115.15 PREVENTATIVE SOIL EROSION PRACTICES.

   (a)    The approval of all preliminary plans and extensions of previously approved plans shall include provisions for erosion and sediment control. Various control provisions or practices are identified relative to each soil identified in the Huron County Soil Survey.

   (b)    In the development of a subdivision, the subdivider shall not create a situation where the erosion of soil can impair a public or private surface ditch, stream, river or roadway. Adequate controls of erosion and sedimentation of both a temporary and permanent nature shall be provided during all phases of clearing, grading and construction as approved by the Public Works Director.

   (c)    In the event that any developer shall intend to make changes in the contour of any land proposed to be subdivided, developed or changed in use by grading, excavating or the removal or destruction of the natural topsoil, trees or other vegetative covering thereon, the same shall only be accomplished after the owner of the land or his agent has submitted to the Public Works Director for approval a plan for erosion and sedimentation controls, unless there has been a prior determination by the Public Works Director or its duly authorized representative that such plans are not necessary.

   (d)    Failure to employ the practices recommended by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) and evidence of soil erosion and sedimentation is cause to restrain the subdivider from further works and withholding of performance bond payments for work completed.

(Ord. 2011-008. Passed 3-15-11.)