13.30.060 Erosion and sediment control standards.
The Utilities Director or designee shall adopt and maintain erosion and sediment control standards to assist in the administration of this chapter. The erosion and sediment control standards shall be based on, but not limited to, the following principles:
(a) Fit the development to existing site conditions.
(b) Minimize the extent of exposure.
(c) Minimize duration of exposure.
(d) Break work activities into phases when possible.
(e) When possible, protect disturbed areas from any unnecessary run-on of stormwater from adjacent sites, at least during the construction period.
(f) Stabilize disturbed areas.
(g) Keep runoff velocities low.
(h) Retain sediment on the site.
(i) Inspect and maintain control measures.
(j) Use performance measures and outcomes.
(k) Timely employment and maintenance of all measures.
(l) BMPs as identified by the Utilities Director. (Ord. 20089 § 103, 10-17-17.)
Cross References:Utilities Department, TMC 2.20.110.