Planning and Zoning

CHAPTER 64 - SITE DESIGN POLICIES

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64.320 EROSION CONTROL:

Grading Permits shall address the manner in which soil erosion and sedimentation will be minimized during construction and following final completion of a development.  The areas to be addressed include erodable slopes, streambanks and shorelines, drainageways, borrow and stockpile areas, and drainage structures.


64.321

Erosion Control Standards: The plans for erosion and sedimentation control shall conform with the City's Stormwater Management Plan and following standards:  

  1. The smallest practical area of land shall be exposed at any given time during development.
  2. The duration of exposure shall be kept to as short a time as possible.
  3. If practical, temporary vegetation, mulching or other cover should be used to protect areas exposed during development.
  4. Final plant covering or permanent surface treatment shall be installed as soon as possible after completion of final grading.
  5. Measures shall be taken to prevent erosion of and sedimentation onto adjacent properties during and after completion of grading activities.
  6. Compliance with applicable state and federal requirements shall be noted on the plans.
 


64.322

Stockpiling of Fill in Right-of-Way Prohibited: Material excavated from or to be used as fill on any lot under development shall not be stockpiled or deposited on any improved public right-of-way.





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