For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings ascribed to them respectively.
BUILDING INSPECTOR. A person designated by and representing the City of Springdale, also referred to as the Inspector for purposes of this chapter.
BUILDING OFFICIAL. The Building Official of the City of Springdale, Ohio.
CITY. The City of Springdale, Ohio, and its authorized agents.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR. The City Administrator of the City of Springdale, Ohio.
CITY ENGINEER. A professional engineer designated by and representing the City of Springdale, Ohio, or his authorized agent.
COUNCIL. The City Council of the City of Springdale, Ohio.
CUT. See Excavation.
DETENTION BASINS. Dry surface stormwater storage areas created by natural contours or by constructing an excavated or embankment basin or by installing underground structures such as concrete pipes or chambers.
DEVELOPER. Person or company performing construction work of any kind in the Project Area.
DEVELOPMENT. A change in the use of a parcel of land which will alter the natural or existing state of the stormwater drainage system located on the property.
EMBANKMENT. A fill. Any act by which earth, sand, gravel, rock, or any other material is placed, pushed, dumped, pulled, transported or moved to a new location above the natural surface of the ground or on top of the stripped surface or Cut and shall include the conditions resulting therefrom. The difference in elevation between a point on the original ground and a designated point of higher elevation on the final grade. The material used to make a Fill.
EROSION. The wearing away of the land surface by the action of wind, water or gravity.
EXCAVATION. A Cut. Any act by which earth, sand, gravel, rock or any other similar material is dug into, cut, guarried, uncovered, removed, displaced, relocated, or bulldozed and shall include the conditions resulting therefrom. The difference between a point on the original ground and a designated point of lower elevation on the final grade. The material removed in Excavation.
FILL. See Embankment.
GRADING. Any stripping, cutting, filling, stockpiling, or any combination thereof and shall include the land in its cut or filled condition.
JURISDICTIONAL WETLANDS. Wetlands (as defined in Section 404 of the Clean Water Act) that are under the regulation of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and/or Environmental Protection Agency.
MULCHING. The application of suitable materials on the soil surface to conserve moisture, hold soil in place, and aid in establishing plant cover.
NATURAL VEGETATION. The ground cover in its original state before any grading, excavation or filling.
ODNR. Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
ODOT. Ohio Department of Transportation.
PERMANENT VEGETATION. Producing long term vegetative cover, i.e. bluegrass, tall fescue, crown vetch, etc.
PLAN. The Water Management and Sediment Control Plan.
PROJECT AREA. The land lying within the geographical limits of the tract(s) or parcel(s) under consideration and on which the work is to be performed.
PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR. A person designated by and representing the City of Springdale, also referred to as the P.W. Inspector for purposes of this chapter.
REDEVELOPMENT. Any alteration to an existing site that will alter the natural or existing state of the stormwater drainage system located on the property.
RETENTION POND. Permanent ponds where additional stormwater storage capacity is provided above the normal water level.
SEDIMENT. Solid material both mineral and organic, that is in suspension, is being transported, or has been moved from its original site or origin by air, water, or gravity as a product of erosion.
SEDIMENT BASIN. A barrier or dam built across a waterway or at other suitable locations to retain rock, sand, gravel, or silt or other materials.
SLOPE. The face of an embankment or cut section; any ground whose surface makes an angle with the plane of the horizon. Slopes are expressed in a percentage based upon vertical difference in feet per 100 feet of horizontal distance or as a ratio of horizontal distance to vertical distance, e.g. 3:1 means three feet horizontal distance to one foot in elevation change.
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN. Application, maps, plans, calculations and all other material required by this chapter or the Land Development Regulations.
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. The combination of land grading, pavement slope, open channels, underground conduits (storm sewers, culverts, underdrains), catch basins, manholes, dams, detention/retention facilities, etc., designed according to acceptable engineering practice to properly transport, detain, store or dispose of stormwater. The stormwater management system shall also include stormwater quality best management practices. Post-construction stormwater management practices treat runoff from a development site after construction is complete. Their objectives range from capturing and treating pollutants in runoff to managing the increased frequency, volume and energy of stormwater runoff so that water resources are not degraded.
SUBDIVISION. The division or redivision of a lot, tract or parcel of land by any means into two or more lots, tracts, parcels or other divisions of land including changes in existing lot lines for the purpose, whether immediate or future, for lease, transfer of ownership or building or lot development. The name given to an area of land divided into lots including streets, walkways, easements, etc.
SWALE. A low-lying stretch of land which gathers or carries surface water runoff.
TEMPORARY VEGETATION. Short term vegetative cover used to stabilize the soil surface until final grading and installation of permanent vegetation, e.g. oats, rye or wheat.
TOPSOIL. Surface soils and subsurface soils which presumably are fertile soils and soil material, ordinarily rich in organic matter or humus debris. Topsoil is usually found in the uppermost soil layer.
WATER MANAGEMENT AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN. Application, maps, plans, calculations and all other material required by this chapter or the Springdale Subdivision Regulations.
WATERCOURSE. A permanent stream, intermittent stream, river, brook, creek, channel or ditch for water whether natural or manmade.
(Ord. 25-1987, passed 3-18-87; Am. Ord. 40-2010, passed 12-15-10; Am. Ord. 40-2022, passed 12-21-22; Am. Ord. 21-2023, passed 4-19-23)