[Ord. No. 2010-1621 §1, 4-20-2010]
These regulations shall be known as the "Land Disturbance Ordinance" of Frontenac, Missouri, hereinafter referred to as "this Article".
[Ord. No. 2010-1621 §1, 4-20-2010]
On construction or land disturbance sites, soil is highly vulnerable to erosion by wind and water. Eroded soil endangers water resources by reducing water quality and causing the siltation of aquatic habitat for fish and other desirable species. Deposits of eroded soil also necessitate maintenance of sewers and ditches and the dredging of lakes. In addition, clearing and grading during construction cause the loss of native vegetation necessary for terrestrial and aquatic habitat. Construction activities also utilize materials and generate wastes, which if not properly controlled can pollute receiving waters.
[Ord. No. 2010-1621 §1, 4-20-2010]
A. 
The purpose of this Article is to establish minimum stormwater management requirements and controls to protect and safeguard the general health, safety, and welfare of the public residing in watersheds within the City of Frontenac (City), which is included in the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD) service area. This Article seeks to meet that purpose through the following objectives:
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To inhibit the deterioration of water resources resulting from development;
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To protect the safety and welfare of citizens, property owners, and businesses by minimizing the negative impacts of increased stormwater discharges from new land development and redevelopment;
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To control the rate, quality and volume of stormwater originating from land disturbance activities so that surface water and ground water are protected and flooding and erosion potential are not increased;
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To control non-point source pollution and stream channel erosion;
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To maintain the integrity of stream channels and networks for their biological functions, drainage, and natural recharge of ground water;
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To protect the condition of State (and U.S.) waters for all reasonable public uses and ecological functions;
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To provide long-term responsibility for and maintenance of stormwater BMPs;
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To facilitate the integration of stormwater management and pollution control with other ordinances, programs, policies, and the Comprehensive Plan of the City; and
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To establish legal authority to carry out all the inspection and monitoring procedures necessary to ensure compliance with this Article.
B. 
This Article further seeks the following objectives specific to the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4):
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To regulate the contribution of pollutants to the MS4 by stormwater discharges from land disturbance;
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To enable the City to comply with the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System permit and applicable Federal and State regulations;
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To facilitate compliance with State and Federal standards and permits by owners of construction sites, developments, and permanent stormwater BMPs with the City;
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To preserve the natural infiltration of ground water to maintain the quantity and quality of ground water resources; and
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To protect against and minimize the pollution of public drinking water supplies resulting from development and redevelopment.
[Ord. No. 2010-1621 §1, 4-20-2010]
This Code provides for the safety, health and welfare of the public by regulating and controlling the design, construction, use, and maintenance of any development or other activity that disturbs land surfaces or results in the movement of earth in Frontenac, Missouri.
[Ord. No. 2010-1621 §1, 4-20-2010]
A. 
This Article shall be applicable to all land disturbance activity, including, but not limited to, site plan applications, subdivisions applications, building permit and excavation applications, unless specifically exempted herein. These provisions apply to any new development or redevelopment site within the City that meets one (1) or more of the following criteria:
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Any new development or redevelopment, regardless of size, that is identified by the City to be an area where the land use has the potential to generate contaminated runoff;
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Additional impervious cover that exceeds ten percent (10%) of the lot area or one thousand (1,000) square feet, whichever is less.
B. 
Exemptions. The following activities are exempt from this Article:
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Projects that are exclusively for agricultural and silvicultural uses. (Agricultural or silvicultural roads that are used to access other land uses subject to this Article are not exempt. Agricultural structures that are also used for other uses subject to this Article are not exempt.);
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Maintenance and repair to any stormwater BMP deemed necessary by the City;
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Any emergency project that is immediately necessary for the protection of life, property, or natural resource;
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Linear construction projects, such as pipeline or utility line installations that do not result in the installation of any impervious cover, as determined by the City. (Such projects must be designed to minimize the number of stream crossings and width of disturbance, and are subject to the supplemental stormwater regulations of this Chapter and any other applicable municipal, State and Federal regulations); and
5. 
Any part of a land disturbance that was approved by the City prior to the effective date of this Chapter.