CHAPTER 151: EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
Section
   151.01   Introduction/purpose
   151.02   Definitions
   151.03   Permits
   151.04   Review and approval
   151.05   Erosion and sediment control plan
   151.06   Design requirements
   151.07   Inspection
   151.08   Enforcement
 
   151.99   Penalty
§ 151.01 INTRODUCTION/ PURPOSE.
   (A)   During the construction process, soil is highly vulnerable to erosion by wind and water. Eroded soil endangers water resources by reducing water quality and causing the siltation of aquatic habitat for fish and other desirable species. Eroded soil also necessitates repair of sewers and ditches and the dredging of lakes. In addition, clearing and grading during construction cause the loss of native vegetation necessary for terrestrial and aquatic habitat.
   (B)   As a result, the purpose of this local regulation is to safeguard persons, protect property, and prevent damage to the environment in the city. This chapter will also promote the public welfare by guiding, regulating, and controlling the design, construction, use, and maintenance of any development or other activity that disturbs or breaks the topsoil or results in the movement of earth on land in the city. It is intended to supplement the requirements of the Subdivision Regulations and Zoning Ordinance for the city.
(Ord. 0-2010-012, passed 7-12-10)
§ 151.02 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   CLEARING. Any activity that removes the vegetative surface cover.
   DRAINAGE WAY. Any channel that conveys surface runoff throughout the site.
   EROSION AND SEDIMENT. A set of plans indicating the specific measures and sequencing to be used to control sediment and erosion on a development site during and after construction.
   EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PERMIT. A permit issued by the city for the construction or alteration of ground improvements and structures for the control of erosion, runoff, and grading.
   EROSION CONTROL. A measure that prevents erosion.
   GRADING. Excavation or fill of material, including the resulting conditions thereof.
   PERIMETER CONTROL. A barrier that prevents sediment from leaving a site by filtering sediment-laden runoff or diverting it to a sediment trap or basin.
   PHASING. Clearing a parcel of land in distinct phases, with the stabilization of each phase completed before the clearing of the next.
   SEDIMENT CONTROL. Measures that prevent eroded sediment from leaving the site.
   SITE. A parcel of land or a contiguous combination thereof, where grading work is performed as a single unified operation.
   STABILIZATION. The use of practices that prevent exposed soil from eroding.
   START OF CONSTRUCTION. The first land-disturbing activity associated with a development, including land preparation such as clearing, grading, and filling: installation of streets and walkways; excavation for basements, footings, piers, or foundations; erection of temporary forms; and installation of accessory buildings such as garages.
   WATERCOURSE. Any body of water, including, but not limited to lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, and bodies of water delineated by the city, including the Pikeville Pond.
   WATERWAY. A channel that directs surface runoff to a watercourse or to the public storm drain.
(Ord. 0-2010-012, passed 7-12-10)
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