[Ord. No. 3025, 8-7-2018]
Grading, erosion control practices, sediment control practices, and waterway crossings shall be adequate to prevent transportation of sediment from the site. The design and construction guidance in the City stormwater design manual shall be followed insofar as it is applicable. Other pollutants shall be controlled as necessary to prevent potential discharge to waters of the state.
[Ord. No. 3025, 8-7-2018]
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Clearing and grading of natural resources, such as forests and wetlands, shall not be permitted, except when in compliance with all other City regulations.
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Clearing techniques that retain natural vegetation and retain natural drainage patterns shall be used to the maximum extent practicable.
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Clearing, except that necessary to establish sediment control devices, shall not begin until all sediment control devices have been installed and have been stabilized.
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Cut and fill slopes shall be no steeper than 2:1, except as approved by the City to meet other community or environmental objectives.
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Phasing shall be required on all sites disturbing greater than thirty (30) acres, with the size of each phase to be established at plan review.
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Other measures may be required in order to ensure that sediment is not tracked onto public streets by construction vehicles or washed into storm drains.
[Ord. No. 3025, 8-7-2018]
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Soil must be stabilized within fourteen (14) days of clearing or inactivity in construction, unless otherwise authorized, and shall be effectively maintained throughout the duration of any inactivity.
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Soil stockpiles must be stabilized or covered at the end of each work day unless otherwise protected from allowing sediment to leave the site.
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Techniques shall be employed to prevent the blowing of dust or sediment from the site.
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Techniques that divert upland runoff past disturbed slopes shall be employed.
[Ord. No. 3025, 8-7-2018]
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Sediment controls shall be provided in the form of settling basins or sediment traps or tanks and perimeter controls.
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Where possible, settling basins shall be designed in a manner that allows adaptation to provide long-term stormwater management.
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Adjacent properties shall be protected by the use of a vegetated buffer strip in combination with perimeter controls wherever possible.
[Ord. No. 3025, 8-7-2018]
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A temporary access road or driveway shall be provided at all sites.
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Regardless of the amount of land disturbance at a particular site, it shall be the responsibility of the permit holder or property owner to ensure streets open to the public surrounding a permitted site are kept free of debris and sediment throughout construction. Upon notification that a problem exists, the permit holder or property owner shall remedy the issue within twenty-four (24) hours.
[Ord. No. 3025, 8-7-2018]
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Concrete Truck Washout. Concrete truck washout shall not discharge surplus concrete or drum wash water on the site except to a planned containment system, but in no case in such a manner that allows contact with stormwaters discharging from the site.
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Construction Waste. All construction waste material shall be collected, deposited, and stored in a manner to prevent contact with stormwaters discharging from the site and shall be disposed of by a licensed solid waste management contractor. No waste shall be buried on the site.
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Sanitary Waste. A licensed sanitary waste management contractor shall collect all sanitary waste from portable units that will be maintained on a regular basis for any site that cannot provide other means of sanitary waste disposal.
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Petroleum Products. All construction equipment and vehicles shall be monitored for leaks and receive regular preventive maintenance to ensure proper operation and reduce the risk for leaks or spills. Petroleum products shall be stored in clearly labeled and tightly sealed containers or tanks. Any soil contaminated by fuel or oil spills shall be removed and disposed of properly.
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Fertilizers. Fertilizers shall only be applied following proper soil sampling and the recommendations of an approved soils lab. Fertilizers shall be stored in a covered area or in watertight containers. Partially used products shall be properly sealed and stored to avoid spills or leaks.
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Hazardous Materials. Storage areas for hazardous materials such as oils, greases, paints, fuels, and chemicals shall be provided with secondary containment to ensure that spills in these areas do not reach waters of the state. All hazardous waste materials shall be disposed of according to state regulation or the manufacturer's recommendations.