Control measures shall apply to all aspects of the proposed land disturbance and shall be in operation during all stages of the disturbance activity. The following principles shall apply to the soil erosion and sediment control plan:
A. 
Stripping of vegetation, grading or other soil disturbance shall be done in a manner which will minimize soil erosion.
B. 
Whenever feasible, natural vegetation shall be retained and protected.
C. 
The extent of the disturbed area and the duration of its exposure shall be kept to a practical minimum.
D. 
Either temporary seeding, mulching or other suitable stabilization measures shall be used to protect exposed critical areas during construction or other land disturbance.
E. 
Drainage provisions shall accommodate increased runoff resulting from modified soil and surface conditions during and after development or disturbance.
F. 
Water runoff shall be minimized and retained on site whenever possible to facilitate groundwater recharge.
G. 
Sediment shall be retained to the maximum extent feasible.
H. 
Diversions, sediment basins and similar required structures shall be installed prior to any on-site grading or disturbance.
I. 
Permanent vegetative protection and erosion control measures shall be established as soon as possible.