§ 300-41. Initiation of development activities.

(a)

Initial Activities Required. Following the issuance of any permit authorizing clearing and grading of a site:

(1)

The Development Department shall schedule a pre-construction conference. The applicant shall contact the Department at least 72 hours prior to initiating land disturbance activities.

(2)

Required erosion control measures, including soil sedimentation facilities must be installed where practical by the developer, operational, inspected and approved by the Department prior to actual grading or removal of vegetation, (See Chapter 310, Article 1). All control measures shall be in place as soon after the commencement of activities as possible and in coordination with the progress of the project.

(3)

Areas required to be undisturbed by this UDO, conditions of zoning approval or other ordinance or regulation shall be designated by survey stakes, flags, or other appropriate markings and shall be inspected and approved by the Development Department prior to the commencement of any clearing or grading activities.

(b)

Tree Protection Areas. Prior to the initiation of land disturbance activities and throughout the clearing and grading process the following must be accomplished for a designated tree protection area in accordance with any approved Buffer and Landscape Plan or Tree Preservation/Replacement Plan for the property, as set forth in Chapter 320 of this UDO:

(1)

For those trees which are not to be removed, all protective fencing, staking, and any tree protection area signs shall be in place. These barriers must be maintained throughout the land disturbance process and should not be removed until landscaping is begun.

(2)

The tree protection areas shall not be utilized for storage of earth, construction materials, or other materials resulting from or used during the development process.

(3)

Construction site activities such as parking, materials storage, concrete washout, burning, etc., shall be arranged to prevent disturbances within the tree protection areas.

(c)

Stabilization for Erosion Control. If for any reason a land disturbance permit expires after land disturbance activities have commenced, the developer shall be responsible for stabilizing the site for erosion control, under the direction of the Development Director.

(Ord. No. 743 , 12-19-17)