[Amended 6-10-1992]
A. 
Any application for a single-family dwelling in an approved major subdivision, approved minor subdivision or lot of record, or for any other development on a lot which does not result in the movement of more than 250 cubic yards of earth, or disturb 20,000 square feet of surface area, or which is more than 50 feet from the bank of any stream having a basin of more than 400 acres or which is more than 25 feet from the center line of any other natural or artificial drainageway in Allegany County; shall be accompanied by a standard plan signed by the applicant. This plan shall be prepared according to the guidelines set forth in Article XI. This plan may be prepared in conjunction with a minor plan for stormwater management and, where applicable, may be part of a site plan prepared according to the standards of Part 4, Zoning, of this chapter or a subdivision plat.
B. 
The Soil Conservation District with the advice of the County Engineer may require the preparation of a major plan in place of a standard plan where field conditions are such that a standard plan would be insufficient to control sediment.
[Amended 6-10-1992]
Any application for a major subdivision or planned development of any kind, or any other use or development except those exempted in § 360-31 and those subject to § 360-32 shall be accompanied by a major sediment control plan prepared by a registered professional surveyor or landscape architect or engineer licensed to practice in Maryland. This plan shall be prepared according to the guidelines set forth in Article XI. This plan may also be prepared in conjunction with a stormwater management plan and, where applicable, may be part of an overall site plan or subdivision plat according to the provisions of the County Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations.
A. 
The Soil Conservation District, with the consent of the County Engineer, may allow the use of a minor plan in place of a major plan for erosion or sediment control in areas where field conditions are such that a minor plan is sufficient to control erosion and sediment.
[Amended 6-10-1992]
B. 
Waivers can only be granted when the applicant provides written documentation that conclusively show that the proposed development can meet the standards and specifications for soil erosion and sediment control as set forth by the Department of the Environment and that the development will have no adverse impact on downslope properties.
[Amended 6-10-1992]
C. 
Any waiver which is granted does not relieve the applicant or developer from meeting County stormwater management requirements and other land use regulations.
[Amended 6-10-1992]
A. 
A person may not clear or grade land without first obtaining an erosion and sediment control plan approved through the following procedure:
(1) 
Minor sediment control plans will be reviewed and approved by the Soil Conservation District prior to issuance of a grading permit.
(2) 
Major sediment control plans will be reviewed and approved by the Soil Conservation District and the County Engineer prior to issuance of a grading permit.
B. 
In approving the plan, the Soil Conservation District may impose such conditions thereto as may be deemed necessary to endure compliance with the provisions of this Part 2, the State Sediment Control Regulations, COMAR 26.17.01, the Standards and Specifications or the preservation of public health and safety.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
[Amended 6-10-1992]
A. 
Upon notification of approval by the reviewing agencies, and after approval of the erosion and sediment control plan by the Soil Conservation District, the local permitting official will issue the appropriate permit, provided that all other land use code requirements and ordinances have been met.
B. 
Approved plans remain valid for one year from the date of approval unless a written request for an extension is submitted and approved by the approving agencies.
[Amended 6-10-1992]
Any revision to either a minor or major sediment control plan must be submitted as a plan amendment to the local permitting official for review and approval by the Soil Conservation District and, when applicable, the County Engineer, and must be so noted on the original permit.
A. 
The local permitting official reserves the right to require a performance bond to guarantee completion of any approved sediment control measures with the advice of the Soil Conservation District and the County Engineer who will set the amount of bonding necessary. Following completion of construction activity and final approval by the Soil Conservation District, the bond will be released.
[Amended 6-10-1992]
B. 
Bonding may be combined with stormwater management measures or subdivision improvements, where applicable.