The following activities are exempt from obtaining a permit pursuant to this chapter; however, such activities shall not be conducted in a manner that causes or results in soil erosion, sedimentation or a visible change in the quality of runoff as set forth in §
171-11 below:
A. Excavations for the basements and footings of single-family houses and for septic tank systems, wells and swimming pools attendant to single-family homes, excepting where those excavations are proposed in such locations as described under §
171-5A(2) and
(3) above. The area of excavation set forth herein shall be included in calculating the total amount of site disturbance for the purposes of compliance with §
171-5C and
D above.
B. Farm operations as defined by Article 25-AA of the Agriculture and
Markets Law.
D. Activities of an individual engaging in home gardening by growing
flowers, vegetables or other plants primarily for use by that person
and his or her family.
E. Landscaping and horticultural activities in connection with an existing
structure that result in less than 11,000 square feet in aggregate
of disturbance.
F. Emergency activities immediately necessary to protect life, property
or natural resources.
G. Governmental activities, but only to the extent that such activities
are exempt from the provisions of this chapter or are otherwise exempt
pursuant to state law.
H. Repairs to stormwater management facilities authorized by the Town.
A site plan approved pursuant to Chapter
A230 of the Town of Pawling Code or a subdivision plat approved pursuant to Chapter
215 of the Town of Pawling Code, which also includes a separate
erosion and sediment control plan meeting the requirements of this
chapter, approved by the Planning Board shall constitute an erosion
and sediment control permit approved under this chapter.