A Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Compliance Form, indicating the minimum control measures to be installed at the site, must be completed before a building permit can be issued, unless otherwise approved. The compliance form issued under this chapter shall be prominently displayed at the primary entrance to the site of the land disturbing activity before construction begins and remain until all construction is complete.
(A) Minimum erosion control measures required, unless otherwise approved.
(1) The approved and minimum required erosion control measures to be placed on an individual residential or commercial construction site that is less than 30,000 square feet in surface area are:
(a) Silt fencing on all lower elevation perimeters;
(b) A construction entrance; and
(c) Seeding.
(2) The site must comply with the Town's Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Chapter by installing and maintaining all required controls measures. The only land disturbing activity to take place before the erosion control measures are completed is the cutting of trees necessary to install the erosion control measures.
(3) If it is determined that a significant risk of accelerated erosion or off-site sedimentation may occur as a result of the land-disturbing activity, the Town requires the preparation and approval of a plan and that a grading permit be secured for land-disturbing activity of areas less than 30,000 square feet.
(B) Compliance procedure. The Building Inspector shall notify the Erosion Control Inspector of the scheduled footing inspection at the site. If the erosion control measures are not installed by the scheduled footing inspection, the deadline for placement of these minimum erosion control measures shall be the date at which the Building Inspector returns for the foundation inspection. If, at the time of the foundation inspection or any subsequent inspection, the Erosion Control Inspector observes any erosion control problems on the site including failure to install erosion control measures, a written notice of violation will be issued in accordance with § 154.17(C). The foundation inspection or any subsequent inspection approval will not be rendered until all control measures are in place and functioning.
(C) Final inspections. When all construction on the project is complete, the Erosion Control Inspector will evaluate the site and all permanent erosion control features and off site impacts to other properties. If found to be in compliance, the Building Inspector will be advised, giving approval for the certificate of occupancy.
(1989 Code, § 154.07) (Ord. 1185, passed 6-14-2005)