Any person(s), individual(s), landowner(s), developer(s), operator(s) or their assigns(s) that intend to develop or engage in land disturbing activities resulting in a land disturbance of 5,000 square feet or greater shall comply with provisions of this Article and shall provide erosion and sediment controls that effectively prevent discharges of pollutants to the stormwater system and must hold a pre-construction meeting with the Director prior to the initiation of any construction or land disturbing activities. Compliance with the current edition of the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection publication, "West Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Best Management Practice Manual" is the minimum standard to be met at construction sites. The Director may establish and enforce standards and guidelines implementing BMPs designed to provide erosion and sediment control from construction sites. These standards and guidelines shall include, at a minimum:
(a) Erosion controls through the protection and preservation of the soil at an active construction site to prevent off-site sedimentation.
(b) Sediment controls to remove sediment from runoff before runoff is discharge from an active construction site.
(c) Stabilization and structural practices to prevent sedimentation and erosion.
(d) Stormwater management measures to be installed before, coincident with and upon completion of construction activities. These measures shall be designed to reduce or eliminate pollutants discharged from the site and to promote flood control objectives designated by the Director.
(e) Construction site housekeeping best management practices, including, but not limited to, equipment maintenance, repair and cleaning, waste management and collection, storage of materials and chemicals, and sanitary facilities.
(Ord. 2011-11. Passed 11-21-11.)