(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 adversely affects aquatic habitat for fish and other desirable species. Eroded soil also necessitates repair of sewers, ditches and the dredging of lakes, ponds and streams. In addition, clearing and grading during construction cause the loss of native vegetation necessary for terrestrial and aquatic habitat.
(B) The purpose of this subchapter is to safeguard persons, protect property and prevent damage to the environment in the city. This subchapter 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.
(C) Unless specifically exempted, these regulations apply to all lands within the city in which the vegetative cover is removed; disturbed or fill material has been brought onto the site requiring stabilization.
(Prior Code, § 6-101) (Ord. 1049, passed 2-20-2007; Ord. 1298, passed 2-4-2019)