[Zoning Order §3.070, 4-2-2008]
A land disturbance permit shall be obtained from the County prior to commencement of any land disturbance activity affecting one (1) acre or more, such as mechanized clearing or grading that removes the vegetative ground cover on any site as set forth in Chapter 505, Article II, Section 505.190 of this code and the Jefferson County Erosion and Sediment Control/Stormwater Management Design Manual as adopted by the Governing Body and incorporated herein by reference.