(a) Erosion and Sediment Control. Measures shall be taken to minimize erosion and its impacts during subdivision construction activity. Erosion control plans shall be designed to control erosion on-site and with the object of eliminating or minimizing erosion and sedimentation impacts off-site.
Detailed erosion control plans setting forth the techniques to be used both temporarily (during construction) and permanently, and a schedule for implementing or installing them shall be submitted with the Improvement Plans. All erosion control devices shall be in place at the start of construction and other measures implemented according to the approved schedule. Techniques, devices, or measures used shall be as approved by the Department of Engineering Services based on site conditions and the Engineering Design and Construction Standards.
(b) Landscaping. All areas of disturbed soil shall be restored in a manner approved by the Department of Community Development and the Department of Engineering Services. Restoration shall include shaping to approved grades and seeding or planting in a manner to control erosion and to be reasonably maintained. Any unpaved areas of rights-of-way or pedestrian ways shall be graded, seeded, and planted as approved by the Department of Community Development and the Department of Engineering Services. Such landscaping shall be described in the Improvement Plans. Use of innovative landscaping techniques is encouraged.
(c) Trees. The subdivider shall install trees in the public right-of-way in conformance with the Engineering Design and Construction Standards. Trees shall be planted in the curb lawn of each lot and in such a manner as not to impair visibility at any corner or corners. Species of trees shall be chosen and trees planted according to the requirements of the ordinances of the City of Sandusky. Tree installation shall be described in the Improvement Plans.
(Ord. 02-176. Passed 10-28-02.)