§ 500.440. Maintenance and Inspections.

A. 

Maintenance Of Control Measures. All erosion and sediment control measures set forth in the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan shall be maintained in good order all times both during and after construction.

B. 

Routine Inspections. It shall be the duty of the LD permit holder to provide routine inspections of the land-disturbing activities and maintain effective erosion and sediment control measures throughout the duration of the LD permit. Inspections shall be performed by a qualified erosion control specialist at least once each week and within twenty-four (24) hours following each rainfall event of one-half (.5) an inch or more within any twenty-four (24) hour period. A log of all inspections shall be kept during land-disturbing activities as a part of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. Any deficiencies shall be noted in a report of the inspection and the LD permit holder shall correct such deficiencies within a reasonable time period not to exceed three (3) days unless extended by the Director for good cause shown.

C. 

The LD permit holder shall keep a copy of the most current Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan at the site until the LD permit is closed.

D. 

The LD permit holder shall notify the Director when construction of the erosion and sediment control measures commence.

E. 

A LD permit shall not be closed until a final inspection and approval of the site stabilization and restoration is issued by the City. A site shall be considered stabilized and restored when perennial vegetation, pavement, buildings or structures using permanent materials cover seventy percent (70%) of the upstream tributary area found within the area defined by the LD permit and as required by the Director. All portions of the site using perennial vegetation for ground stabilization shall be homogeneously covered with at least a seventy percent (70%) vegetation density. Restoration includes the removal of all non-permanent erosion and sediment control devices for the site. Final certification of the restoration and stabilization of the site shall be submitted for approval to the Director by the LD permit holder.

F. 

A LD permit conveys to the Director and the Director's designees the right to enter upon property described in the LD permit as necessary to enforce the provisions of this regulation.

Ord. No. 1320 §1, 2-17-2010