[R.O. 2011 § 510.010; R.O. 2009
§ 151.01; CC 1981 §§ 10-1 — 10-2; Ord. No. 73-47, 7-25-1973]
A.
Purpose. The purpose of this Chapter is
to control stormwater runoff on land that is undergoing development
for non-agricultural uses and to preserve the natural terrain and
waterways of land within the City. The provisions in this Chapter
are intended to provide a natural community environment and to prevent
soil erosion which makes necessary costly repairs to gullies, washed
out fills, roads and embankments. The resulting sediment of soil erosion
clogs storm sewers, road ditches and chokes streams and creates silt
lakes, all of which pose a threat to public health and safety. Interpretation
and application of the provisions of this Chapter shall be pursuant
to these purposes.
[R.O. 2011 § 510.020; R.O. 2009
§ 151.02; CC 1981 § 10-3; Ord.
No. 73-47, 7-25-1973]
For the purpose of this Chapter,
the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates
or requires a different meaning.
A barrier or dam built across a waterway or at other suitable
locations to retain rock, sand, gravel, silt or other materials.
A channel with or without a supporting ridge on the lower
side constructed across or at the bottom of a slope.
The wearing away of the land surface by the action of wind,
water or gravity.
The removal, stripping or disturbance of soil, earth, sand,
rock, gravel or other similar substances from the ground.
The vertical location of the existing ground surface prior
to excavation or filling.
The placing of any soil, earth, sand, rock, gravel or other
substance on the ground.
The final grade or elevation of the ground surface conforming
to the proposed design.
Any excavation or filling or combination thereof.
A natural or constructed waterway, usually broad and shallow,
covered with erosion-resistant grasses, used to conduct surface water
from a field, diversion or other site features.
Including, but not limited to, the banks and beds of any
river or waterway.
[R.O. 2011 § 510.030; R.O. 2009
§ 151.03; CC 1981 § 10-4; Ord.
No. 73-47, 7-25-1973]
The provisions of this Chapter shall not be construed as permitting the applicant for a permit under the Article set forth in Sections 510.050 et seq. to carry on any commercial operation or business or use any premises for buildings or structures thereon for any purpose not permitted by other provisions of this Chapter or Chapter 400, Zoning Code. For the purpose of this Section, grading shall not be considered a commercial operation or business if the grading is incidental to and necessary for the establishment or operation of a use permitted in the applicable zoning district.
[R.O. 2011 § 510.040; R.O. 2009
§ 151.04; CC 1981 § 10-5; Ord.
No. 73-47, 7-25-1973]
The provisions of this Chapter shall
apply to all excavations, grading or filling operations of exposed
ground which were being worked as of July 24, 1973; except that any
then existing operation shall have been completed within one (1) year
from July 24, 1973; provided that written notice of intention to continue
such operation for such time was filed with the Director of Public
Works or his/her designee within thirty (30) days after July 24, 1973.
No then existing operation shall be extended in area or any new operation
commenced after such date without first securing a permit therefor
as herein provided and such operation shall be subject to all of the
provisions of this Chapter.
[R.O. 2011 § 510.045; R.O. 2009
§ 54.011; CC 1981 § 24-14; Ord.
No. 3575, 6-5-1968]
It shall be unlawful for any person
in this City to fail, neglect or refuse to control the runoff of water
from land possessed by him/her, or under his/her management or control,
so that an amount of soil, dirt, gravel, rock, sand, trash, filth
or similar material detrimental to or causing a hazard to public users
is carried upon a public sidewalk or a paved public street.
