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927. EROSION CONTROL ORDINANCE 927.010. PURPOSE, SCOPE, AND DEFINITIONS A. Purpose: The purpose of this ordinance is to control or eliminate storm water pollution along with soil erosion and sedimentation within the City. It establishes standards and specifications for conservation practices and planning activities designed to minimize nonpoint source pollution, soil erosion and sedimentation. B. Scope: Except where a variance is granted, any person, firm, sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, state agency, or political subdivision proposing a land disturbance activity within the City shall apply to the City for the approval of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). No land shall be disturbed until the plan is approved by the City and conforms to the standards set forth herein. C. Definitions: Unless specifically defined below, words or phrases used in this Chapter shall be interpreted so as to give them the same meaning as they have in common usage and to give this Chapter its most reasonable application. For the purpose of this Chapter, the words "must" and "shall" are mandatory and not permissive. All distances, unless otherwise specified, shall be measured horizontally. As used in this Chapter, words and terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in Appendix B. 927.020. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS A. The following shall be requirements for• any and all land disturbance projects, regardless of size, that will result in drainage impacts to neighboring property, waterways, wetlands, water bodies, street rights-of--ways, or easement areas: Silt fence -Silt fence shall be installed around all construction sites to prevent erosion and eliminate sediment from leaving the disturbed areas. Street sweeping/cleaning -Streets shall be cleaned and swept by the conclusion of each day or as directed by the City and before sites are left idle for weekends and holidays. If street sweeping is not being completed as described the City shall have the right to complete the sweeping and bill all associated costs back to the owner. 3. Stock Piles -All stockpiles shall be protected from erosion thru the use of silt fence, temporary seeding and mulch, biorolls, covering with a tarp or geotextile, or other method approved by the City Engineer. B. Projects that disturb than less 20,000 square feet shall not require the application or receipt of a permit for the work. However, the above conditions shall apply. Erosion Control Ordinance 927- 1