Any person performing construction work in the City watershed of the City of Wheeling shall comply with the provisions of this Article and shall provide erosion and sediment controls that effectively prevent discharges of pollutants to the stormwater system and/or a receiving stream. The Director shall establish by regulation standards and guidelines for the implementation and maintenance of best management practices designed to provide erosion and sediment control from construction sites. At a minimum, these regulations shall address:
(1) Erosion controls through the protection and preservation of the soil at an active construction site to prevent off-site sedimentation.
(2) Sediment controls to remove sediment from runoff before the runoff is discharged from an active construction site.
(3) Stabilization and structural practices to prevent sedimentation and erosion.
(4) 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.
(5) 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.
(6) Compliance with any and all other requirements imposed under the provisions of the Clean Water Act. (Ord. 13957. Passed 6-1-10.)