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10.40.010 Plan Required.

City Code Section
  1. A. The responsible party must submit an erosion, sediment and pollutant control plan for any ground disturbing activity that requires a permit to the City Administrator for review if:
    1. 1. The disturbance area is 500 square feet or greater in area; or
    2. 2. The disturbance area is in a special site as defined in the Erosion and Sediment Control Manual.
  2. B. An erosion, sediment, and pollutant control plan is not required for work that does not require a permit or for planting of trees or other vegetation by handheld tools, unless otherwise required by the terms of a compliance order or land use decision.
  3. C. Where a plan is required, the responsible party may not commence any development before the City Administrator has approved the proposed plan and the required pre-construction inspection has been approved.
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