(a) This regulation shall apply to any site being developed or redeveloped, either wholly or partially, for new or relocated projects involving highways, roads, subdivisions, underground utility lines, or larger common plans of development, industrial, commercial, institutional, or residential projects, building activities on farms; redevelopment activities; general clearing, grading; and all other uses that are not specifically exempted in this chapter. This regulation does not apply to activities regulated by, and in compliance with, the Ohio Agricultural Sediment Pollution Abatement Rules.
(b) The purpose of this regulation is to establish technically feasible and economically reasonable standards to achieve a level of erosion and sediment control that will minimize damage to property and degradation of water resources and wetlands, and will promote and maintain the health and safety of the citizens of City of Warrensville Heights.
(c) This regulation will allow development while minimizing increases in erosion and sedimentation and reduce water quality impacts to receiving water resources and wetlands that may be caused by new development or redevelopment activities.
(Ord. 2007-139. Passed 9-18-07.)