(A) No person subject to the provisions of this chapter shall engage in any land disturbing activity until a sediment and erosion control permit for the property shall have been obtained from the town. The initial phase of the approved erosion and sediment control plan shall be installed and approved by the town prior to issuance of any further permits or commencement of any other land disturbing activities on the site.
(B) Where an erosion and sediment control plan is approved as part of a site plan, grading plan, or other plan, separate cost estimates shall be prepared for all sediment and erosion control measures; and cash escrow, letter of credit, or other approved surety shall be provided for such measures separate and apart from any other required bonds or surety.
(C) Persons conducting grading, excavating, or filling operations on private agricultural, horticultural, or forest lands shall not be required to obtain a permit for erosion and sediment control measures, but shall submit and receive approval of an erosion and sediment control plan prior to commencing any land disturbance.
(D) A plan review and inspection fee shall be paid to the town at the time of filing the erosion and sediment control plan, in accordance with the town’s adopted fee schedule.
(1998 Code, § 18-38) Penalty, see § 152.99