17.31.255 Construction requirements.
In addition to any adopted BMPs or other requirements for construction projects adopted by the city, the following requirements shall apply to all projects undergoing construction in the city. The requirements set forth below shall apply at the time of demolition of an existing structure or commencement of construction and until the project receives final occupancy/clearance from the city.
A. Sediment, construction waste and other pollutants from construction sites and parking areas, including runoff from equipment at construction sites, shall be retained on the site to the maximum extent practicable.
B. Any sediment or other materials that are not retained on the site shall be removed the same day as the projects are completed. Where determined necessary by the city engineer, a temporary sediment barrier shall be installed.
C. Excavated soil shall be located on the site in a manner that minimizes the amount of sediments running into the street or adjoining properties. Soil piles shall be covered until the soil is either used or removed.
D. No washing of construction or other industrial commercial vehicles shall be allowed on a construction site or property adjacent to a construction site.
E. Drainage controls shall be utilized as needed, depending on the extent of the proposed grading and topography of the site, including, but not limited to, the following: detention ponds, sediment ponds, infiltration pits, dikes, filter berms, ditches, down drains, chutes, or flumes.
(Ord. 2210 NCS §8, 2005.)