The following activities are exempt from requirements of Article
III of this chapter:
A. Maintenance of existing landscaping, gardens or lawn areas associated
with a single-family dwelling conducted in such a way as not to cause
a nuisance;
B. Construction of fencing that will not substantially alter existing
terrain or drainage patterns;
C. Construction of utilities other than drainage (gas, water, electric,
telephone, etc.) which will not alter terrain or drainage patterns;
D. Normal maintenance and improvement of land in agricultural or aquacultural
use; and
E. Disturbance of one or more acres of land that are subject to jurisdiction
under the Wetlands Protection Act and demonstrate compliance with
the Massachusetts Stormwater Management Policy as reflected in a valid
order of conditions issued by the Conservation Commission.
The City of Taunton Department of Public Works shall administer, implement and enforce Article
III of this chapter. Any powers granted to or duties imposed upon the City of Taunton Department of Public Works may be delegated in writing to its employees or agents. Henceforth, the City of Taunton Department of Public Works shall be referred to as the "administrating authority" or "authorized enforcement agency" of Article
III of this chapter.
The Committee on the Department of Public Works shall adopt, and may periodically amend, rules and regulations relating to the procedures and administration of Article
III of this chapter. Failure by the Committee to promulgate such rules and regulations shall not have the effect of suspending or invalidating this article.
Permit procedures and requirements, including permit submittals, right of entry, fee schedule, and review process, shall be defined and included as part of the regulations promulgated under Article
III, §
381-15, of this chapter.
Criteria for erosion and sediment control and post-construction stormwater management, including stormwater performance standards, shall be defined and included as part of the regulations promulgated under Article
III, §
381-15, of this chapter.