A. Soil erosion and sediment control features shall be considered as part of any development's initial site planning process. Soil erosion and sediment control related measures are required to be constructed and maintained for any land disturbance activity. The following factors shall be addressed:
1. The susceptibility of the existing soils to erosion.
2. Existing native and mature vegetation.
3. Existing natural or established drainageways.
4. The natural contours of the land.
5. Development phasing.
6. Emphasis first on erosion control, then sediment control.
7. Winter shutdown.
B. Temporary erosion and sediment control measures shall be functional and consistent with this chapter and the NPDES stormwater permit in effect prior to land disturbance activities.
C. Soil disturbance shall be conducted in a manner that minimizes erosion. Areas of the development site that will not be graded shall be protected from construction traffic or other disturbance until stabilization of the disturbed areas has been completed.
D. Soil stabilization measures shall include the use of temporary or permanent measures. (Ord. G-976, 7-24-2012)