(a) For projects that require a SWP3 and disturb more than five (5) total acres of land, soil disturbing activities shall not be permitted until a cash bond or deposit has been deposited with the City of Warren WPC, unless the project is specifically exempted by WPC. The amount shall be a percentage of the total project cost as determined by the City of
Warren. This bond may also be required for any project disturbing more than one (1) acre of
land. The bond will be used for the City of Warren to perform the obligations otherwise to be performed by the owner of the development area as stated in this chapter and to allow all work to be performed as needed in the event that the applicant fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter. The cash bond shall be returned after all work required by this chapter has been completed and final stabilization has been reached, all as determined by the City of Warren WPC.
(b) A portion of bond (equivalent of cost to apply final stabilization) will be retained until all areas disturbed by construction activity are permanently stabilized and a Notice of Termination has been submitted to Ohio EPA. Where vegetative growth is used to
achieve permanent stabilization, the area shall comply with final stabilization requirements of the Construction General Permit.
(c) No project subject to this chapter shall commence without a SWP3 or Abbreviated SWP3 approved by the City of Warren WPC.
(Ord. 13158/2022. Passed 9-28-22.)