(A) Applicability. This chapter shall apply to any new or redevelopment of land disturbance activities over one acre or more and for projects that disturb less than one acre if they are part of a larger common plan of development that disturbs one acre or more. This chapter shall apply to private and public development, including roads. This chapter shall not apply to any developments, sections of developments or redevelopments approved prior to the date of the passage of this chapter.
(B) Any development activity that involves land disturbance of one acre or more shall submit to the County Engineer, prior to development, a stormwater management plan showing location of post-construction best management practices (BMPs) prior to any construction activity. This would include but may not be limited to proposed major subdivision and commercial development.
(C) A stormwater management plan is not required for the following activities:
(1) Any emergency activity that is immediately necessary for the protection of life, property, or natural resources.
(2) Agricultural or silvicultual operations according to an agricultural water quality plan approved by the county soil conservation district or approved as required in the Kentucky Agricultural Water Quality Plan developed in accordance with the Kentucky Agricultural Water Quality Authority.
(D) Each stormwater management plan shall bear the name, telephone information, electronic contact information, and address of the owner/developer of the site and design engineer. It must also adhere to § 153.10. The plan must be sealed and signed by a licensed professional engineer in the State of Kentucky and submitted to the County Engineer.
(E) Any proposed development activity covered by this chapter shall also obtain a soil and erosion control permit that includes a fee as established by a fee schedule adopted by the county. There are no additional fees stipulated for this chapter.
(Ord. 16-830-348, passed 8-16-2016)