This chapter applies to development areas having new or relocated projects, one-half (1/2) acre in total area, or those involving highways, underground cables, pipelines, residential subdivisions, industrial projects, commercial projects, institutional projects, building activities on farms, general clearing, redevelopment of urban areas and all other land uses not specifically exempted. This chapter does not apply to:
(a) Land disturbing activities related to producing agricultural crops or silviculture operations regulated by the Ohio Agricultural Sediment Pollution Abatement Rules (1501:15-3-01 to 1501:15-3-09 of the Ohio Administrative Code) and existing at the time of passage of this chapter.
(b) Transportation projects that are subject to industry specific Ohio EPA Rules are exempt from these requirements.
(c) Development areas of less than one-half acre unless such areas consist of or drain to a sensitive area, in which case they do not apply to development areas of less than eight thousand (8,000) square feet provided, however, that the City Engineer shall enforce all other storm water management rules regardless of the size of the development area.
(Ord. 2012-38. Passed 8-27-12.)