Any person performing construction work disturbing greater than or equal to 1.0 acre of ground located in the watershed of the City shall comply with the provisions of this article and shall provide erosion and sediment controls that effectively prevent discharges of pollutants to a storm drain system. Compliance with the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection publication, “West Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Best Management Practice Manual 2006" is the minimum standard to be met at construction sites. The Executive 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 discharged 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 Executive 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. 09-16. Passed 12-22-16.)