To control erosion of the development site by water and wind, every site under development shall be planted to a suitable ground cover according to the charts below.
(a) Site Preparation. Topsoil should be stripped and stockpiled before grading operations. After grading is completed, the topsoil can then be applied to sites that are otherwise unsuited for establishing vegetation.
(b) Seeding Recommendations.
(1) Use lime at the rate of 150 pounds per 1,000 square feet or three tons per acre.
(2) Fertilize with a minimum of twelve to fifteen pounds per 1,000 square feet or 500-600 pounds per acre of 10-10-10 or 12-12-12 or equivalent.
(3) Mulch immediately after planting with straw or rotted hay at the rate of 100 pounds per 1,000 square feet or two tons per acre. (Seedings made after November 1 will be dormant seedings and mulch should be increased to three tons per acre.)
(c) Temporary Vegetative Plantings (Less Than Six Months).
Time Frame | Type of Seed | Per 1,000 sq. ft. (lbs.) | Per Acre |
Time Frame | Type of Seed | Per 1,000 sq. ft. (lbs.) | Per Acre |
Mar. 1 - Ju. 15 | Oats | 3 | 4 bu. |
Mar. 1 - Ju. 15 | Perennial ryegrass | 1 | 40 lbs. |
Ju. 16 - Aug. 15 | Oats and sudangrass | 2 each | 2 bu. Each |
Ju. 16 - Aug. 15 | Perennial ryegrass | 1 | 40 lbs. |
Aug. 16 - Nov. 1 | Rye | 3 | 2 bu. |
Aug. 16 - Nov. 1 | Wheat | 3 | 2 bu. |
Aug. 16 - Nov. 1 | Perennial ryegrass | 1 | 40 lbs. |
(d) Permanent Herbaceous Species. Note: Tall fescue is not considered high quality nesting habitat for upland game species in Ohio and should not be used when wildlife consideration is given. Use tall fescue for critical areas such as an open ditch bank.
Time Frame | Type of Seed | Per 1,000 sq. ft. (lbs.) | Per Acre (lbs.) |
Time Frame | Type of Seed | Per 1,000 sq. ft. (lbs.) | Per Acre (lbs.) |
Mar. 1 - Feb. 28 | creeping red fescue, | y2 | 20 |
perennial ryegrass | y4 | 10 | |
and bluegrass | y4 | 10 | |
Mar. 1 - Feb. 28 | tall fescue | 1 | 40 |
Mar. 1 - Feb. 28 | creeping red fescue | 1/2 | 20 |
and tall fescue | y2 | 20 | |
Mar. 1 - Feb. 28 | tall fescue | y2 | 15 |
and reed canarygrass | IA | 8 | |
(e) Special Area Permanent Herbaceous Species. (Steep banks, cuts, ditch banks, reclaimed land). Mulch all critical areas immediately following planting. On critical areas where a permanent seeding has not been made by September 15, seed two bushels of rye or two bushels of wheat per acre and work into the soil. In the spring, prepare the seedbed and choose from the species listed below. If local conditions have shown that a companion crop is beneficial, include a maximum of one bushel of oats or rye with the selections listed below.
Time Frame | Type of Seed | Per 1,000 sq. ft. (lbs.) | Per Acre (lbs.) |
Time Frame | Type of Seed | Per 1,000 sq. ft. (lbs.) | Per Acre (lbs.) |
Mar. 1 - Ju. 15 | crownvetch | y4 | 10 |
and tall fescue | i/2 | 20 | |
Mar. 1 - Ju. 15 | deertongue | y2 | 15 |
and tall fescue | y2 | 15 | |
Mar. 1 - Ju. 15 | deertongue | 1/2 | 20 |
Mar. 1 - Ju. 15 | birdsfoot trefoil | y2 | 10 |
and creeping red fescue | 1/2 | 20 | |
Mar. 1 - Ju. 15 | flatpea | y2 | 20 |
and tall fescue | 1/2 | 20 | |
Mar. 1 - Ju. 15 | Korean Lespedeza | 1/4 | 8 |
Mar. 1 - Ju. 15 | tall fescue | 1 | 40 |
(Ord. 2014-27. Passed 8-5-14.)