[Ord. No. 1943, 11-16-2017]
The purpose of this guidance manual is to provide direction
to municipal officials and staff for implementing the provisions of
municipal ordinances pertaining to regulation of land disturbance
activities and related storm water controls. This guidance will help
promote efficient plan reviews and processing of permit applications
so as to benefit the community and to ensure compliance with the terms
of any future City of Woodson Terrace state issued MS4 NPDES permit.
Certain requirements of Section 4.2.4 of the MS4 permit, as referenced
below, are addressed within this guidance manual.
[Ord. No. 1943, 11-16-2017]
A.
The Department of Public Works shall be responsible for enforcing
the provisions of the grading, erosion and sediment control ordinance
as set forth in this Code. The Department of Public Works shall review
all permit applications submitted pursuant to that ordinance and shall
issue permits with such conditions as deemed appropriate to enable
compliance with the grading ordinance and other related ordinances.
The Department of Public Works shall conduct all required inspections
of permitted sites and shall be responsible for initiating enforcement
actions when violations are identified.
B.
Persons who intend to disturb land within the City of Woodson Terrace,
will be reminded, at the time of initial contact with municipal officials,
of the need to obtain a separate land disturbance permit from MDNR
for any construction or land disturbance activity that will result
in disturbance of one (1) acre or more of land. Persons, intending
to disturb such acreage must be informed that site work may not commence
until the State permit has been obtained. No municipal permit, for
sites of one (1) acre or above, will be issued until a land disturbance
permit has been issued by MDNR.
[Ord. No. 1943, 11-16-2017]
During review of site plans, SWPPP and other documents submitted
as part of the permit application, the Department of Public Works
staff shall consider the potential water quality impacts of the project
both during the construction/land disturbance phase and after site
development is fully complete. The Department staff should consider
the provisions within the Missouri Water Quality Standards, the Missouri
Impaired Waters list (303(d) list), the Federal Endangered Species
Act, the National Historic Preservation Act and proximity to water
bodies identified by MDNR as "valuable resource waters" (see listing
below). To the maximum extent practicable under state and local laws,
the Department shall include such conditions in permits as are appropriate
to prevent or minimize impacts on water quality. Department staff
shall solicit comments or advice, when deemed appropriate, from MDNR,
the Missouri Department of Conservation, the soil and water conservation
district and such other state and national regulatory bodies as may
have expertise related to a specific project or area.
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ATTACHMENT TO PROCEDURAL GUIDANCE LISTING OF *MISSOURI VALUABLE
RESOURCE WATERS
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The Missouri Department of Natural Resources imposes additional
requirements in State land disturbance permits for sites from which
storm water will discharge to "valuable resource waters." The following
table identifies water bodies defined as "valuable resource waters"
in MDNR General Permit MO-R109000 and the distances from such water
bodies within which additional permit requirements apply:
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VALUABLE RESOURCE WATERS
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Water Body*
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Permit MO-R109000 Conditions Apply If Discharges From Land Disturbance
Site Are Within The Following Distances From The Water Body
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Losing stream
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1,000 feet
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Outstanding national or state resource water
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1,000 feet
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Class L1 lakes or reservoirs used for public drinking water
supply
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1,000 feet
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Water body identified as critical habitat for endangered species
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1,000 feet
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Class P stream
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100 feet
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Class L2 reservoir
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100 feet
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Biocriteria reference locations
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2 miles upstream
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Class W (wetland that meets the criteria in the Corps of Engineers
Delineation Manual (January 1987)
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On site
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Groundwater
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Discharge to a sinkhole or other direct conduit to groundwater
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See listings in Missouri Water Quality Standards 10 CSR 20-7.031.
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[Ord. No. 1943, 11-16-2017]
A.
The Department of Public Works shall maintain a system for recording
and tracking inquiries and complaints received from the public regarding
proposed and active land disturbance sites within the City of Woodson
Terrace. The following information shall be logged, on a standard
form, for each inquiry/complaint:
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Date;
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Name, address and telephone number of the inquiring/complaining
party;
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Nature of inquiry/complaint, including all pertinent information
related thereto; and
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Follow-Up Action. If an inspection is performed, all information
regarding the date and time, inspector's name, findings and any
mitigation or enforcement actions initiated shall be recorded.
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B.
All inquiries or complaints must be logged. However, it is up to
the sole discretion of the Department of Public Works, with such consultation
with other departments or agencies as may be deemed appropriate, as
to whether any follow-up action is deemed appropriate. If no follow-up
action is deemed necessary, a short explanation shall be recorded
on the standard inquiry form.
[Ord. No. 1943, 11-16-2017]
The Department of Public Works shall inspect each permitted site at the frequency specified in Article I of this Chapter and at such other times as necessary to follow-up on public inquiries/complaints or to follow-up on previously identified deficiencies. The results of all inspections shall be recorded in written reports and maintained in the project file. Inspections shall be carried out in such a way as to determine whether the site operator is complying with all provisions of the City of Woodson Terrace permit.
[Ord. No. 1943, 11-16-2017]
A.
Individual Lot Or Lots. The City of Woodson Terrace ordinances require
a permit, as well as controls, for sediment, erosion and other construction
site pollutants for disturbed areas of land in excess of one (1) acre
disturbed as part of a common plan or sale. That language means the
lot(s), when sold to an entity for construction (unless sold to an
individual for purposes of building their own private residence),
are also subject to ordinance requirements because they are part of
the common sale. A current permittee who intends to transfer ownership
of a lot or parcel of the overall permitted area is still responsible
for the terms of the City of Woodson Terrace permit and the SWPPP
and erosion control on that site unless the new owner applies for
and receives a separate permit for land disturbance activities. If
the current permittee is to retain the permit and responsibility for
control of sediment and other pollutants at the site, then the owner
should obtain a copy of an individual lot certification (ILC) from
the lot owner(s). The ILC should be properly completed and signed
and retained with the SWPPP.
B.
Entire Tract. If the entire tract is sold to a single entity, then
the City of Woodson Terrace permit shall be terminated and the new
owner shall submit an application for a new permit immediately.
[Ord. No. 1943, 11-16-2017]
A.
The City staff and the City's consultants will provide every
permit applicant with the following list of reference and guidance
documents, which may be employed in development of the SWPPP. For
activities requiring State land disturbance permits, the first two
(2) documents listed below are considered mandatory references for
all applicants.
1.
Storm Water Management For Construction Activities — Developing
Pollution Prevention Plans And Best Management Practices September
1992, Or Latest Edition. United State Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Water, EPA 832-R-92-005;
2.
Protecting Water Quality — A Field Guide To Erosion, Sediment
And Storm Water Best Management Practices For Development Sites In
Missouri And Kansas September 1998, Or Latest Edition. Prepared by
the St. Charles County Soil & Water Conservation District, St.
Charles, Missouri, the Dam and Reservoir Safety Program, Division
of Geology and Land Survey, Missouri Department of Natural Resources,
Rolla, Missouri;
3.
Urban Conservation Policy Handbook June 1998, Or Latest Edition.
The Mid-America Association of Conservation Districts, The Missouri
Department of Natural Resources, The United States Environmental Protection
Agency Region VII;
4.
Missouri Standards And Specifications For Highway Construction
1999 Or Latest Edition. Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission;
5.
Standard Construction Specifications For Sewers And Drainage
Facilities 2000, Or Latest Edition. Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District;
6.
Rules And Regulations And Engineering Design Requirements For
Sanitary Sewage And Storm Water Drainage Facilities February 1997,
Or Latest Edition. Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District;
7.
Standards Specification For Highway Construction January 1,
1997, Or Latest Edition. St. Louis County Department of Highway and
Traffic;
8.
Design Criteria Book For The Preparation Of Improvement Plans
March 1, 2000, (Storm Water Design 50.10 to 50.60) Or Latest Edition,
St. Louis County Department of Highways and Traffic;
9.
Any City of Woodson Terrace specific guidance documents.
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The permit applicant is not limited to the use of these guidance
manuals. Other commonly accepted publications may be used for guidance
and must be referenced in the SWPPP.
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[Ord. No. 1943, 11-16-2017]
A.
The Department of Public Works will conduct inspections of storm
water BMPs as follows and at such time the area(s) is (are) accessible:
1.
Receipt of notification from the permittee that BMPs are in
place.
2.
Receipt of a complaint.
3.
Receipt of concern/query after a heavy rainstorm.
4.
Receipt of notification from the permittee that the construction
season is closing.
5.
Receipt of notification from the permittee that the final grading
is all complete.
6.
Completion of the re-vegetation of the site.
[Ord. No. 1943, 11-16-2017]
The Land Disturbance Code, as adopted by the County of Saint
Louis, Missouri, through last ordinance amending Ordinance 22,468,
approved on September 21, 2005, by County of Saint Louis, Missouri
is hereby adopted as the Land Disturbance Code of the City of Woodson
Terrace, Missouri, a copy of which is available on the St. Louis County
website.
