The definitions provided in Section 119 of Article 4.1 of this Code apply to Sections 146-146.11 of Article 4.2, in addition to the following defined terms:
Applicant. The Owner and any of the Owner's authorized representatives who submit an application to the General Manager for a Construction Site Runoff Control Permit pursuant to this Article.
Construction Project. Any construction or demolition activity disturbing 5,000 square feet or more of the ground surface, measured cumulatively, undertaken after January 1, 2014, including any Land-disturbing Activities.
Construction Site Best Management Practice or "BMP." Any program, technology, technique, process, operating method, measure or device which controls prevents, removes or reduces pollution, erosion and sediment transport in runoff from construction sites.
Construction Site Runoff Control Permit. Authorization issued by the General Manager for the commencement of a Construction Project in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Construction Site Runoff Control Regulations. A compilation of technical standards and design specifications adopted by the General Manager for controlling construction related surface runoff, erosion and sedimentation.
Erosion. The washing or wearing away of ground surface as a result of the movement of wind, water, or Land-disturbing Activities.
Erosion and Sediment Control Plan. A plan or set of plans indicating the specific BMPs or equivalent measures and sequencing to be used to control Erosion and sediment on a Construction Project.
Erosion Control. A BMP that prevents Erosion.
General Manager. The General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, or his or her designee.
Land-disturbing Activities. Any movement of earth or a change in the existing soil cover or existing topography that may result in soil erosion from wind, or water, and the movement of sediments into or upon waters, lands, or public rights-of-way within the City and County of San Francisco, including, but not limited to building demolition, clearing, grading, grubbing, filling, stockpiling, excavating and transporting of land.
Owner. Any Person with legal or equitable interest in the land for which a Construction Site Runoff Control Permit has been issued.
Permittee. The Applicant in whose name a valid permit is issued pursuant to Section 146.5, and his or her agents, employees, and others acting under his or her direction.
Runoff. Any water flowing over the ground surface that leaves the Site.
Sediment Control. A BMP that prevents eroded sediment from leaving the Site.
Site. The entire area of land covered by the Construction Site Runoff Control Permit on which the land-disturbing activities are conducted.
Start of Construction. The first Land-disturbing Activities associated with a Construction Project.