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5.106.1 Stormwater Pollution Prevention for Projects That Disturb Less Than One Acre of Land
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Newly constructed projects and additions which disturb less than one acre of land and are not part of a larger common plan of development or sale shall prevent the pollution of stormwater runoff from the construction activities through one or more of the following measures:
5.106.1.1 Local Ordinance
Comply with a lawfully enacted stormwater management and/or erosion control ordinance.
5.106.1.2 Best Management Practices (BMP's)
Prevent the loss of soil through wind or water erosion by implementing an effective combination of erosion and sediment control and good housekeeping BMP's.
- Soil loss BMP's that should be considered for implementation as appropriate for each project include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Scheduling construction activity during dry weather, when possible.
- Preservation of natural features, vegetation, soil and buffers around surface waters.
- Drainage swales or lined ditches to control stormwater flow.
- Mulching or hydroseeding to stabilize disturbed soils.
- Erosion control to protect slopes.
- Protection of storm drain inlets (gravel bags or catch basin inserts).
- Perimeter sediment control (perimeter silt fence, fiber rolls).
- Sediment trap or sediment basin to retain sediment on site.
- Stabilized construction exits.
- Wind erosion control.
- Other soil loss BMP's acceptable to the enforcing agency.
- Good housekeeping BMP's to manage construction equipment, materials, non-stormwater discharges and wastes that should be considered for implementation as appropriate for each project include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Dewatering activities.
- Material handling and waste management.
- Building materials stockpile management.
- Management of washout areas (concrete, paints, stucco, etc.).
- Control of vehicle/equipment fueling to contractor's staging area.
- Vehicle and equipment cleaning performed off site.
- Spill prevention and control.
- Other housekeeping BMP's acceptable to the enforcing agency.
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