§ 410-92.2
Findings; purpose
- A. The City Council hereby finds that excessive quantities of soil are eroding from certain areas that are undergoing development for nonagricultural uses such as housing developments, industrial areas, recreational facilities and roads. This erosion makes necessary costly repairs to gullies, washed-out fills, roads, and embankments. The resulting sediment clogs the storm waters and road ditches and muddies streams, leaves deposits of silt in ponds and reservoirs. Sediment is considered a major water pollutant.
- B. The purpose of this article is to prevent soil erosion and sedimentation from occurring as a result of nonagricultural development within the City by requiring proper provisions for water disposal, construction waste disposal and the protection of soil surfaces during and after construction, in order to promote the safety, public health and general welfare of the City.