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Item 6E Item 6E Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance Ordinance No. 946, 2nd Reading, an ordinance adding chapter 9.5, article VIII to the code of ordinances; providing for the regulation of erosion and sediment control at construction sites within the city of Southlake and establishing an effective date. Storm Water Management Plan SWMP presented to Council Feb, 2008 Phase II – Clean Water Act 5 Year Plan on Management of Storm Water Related Issues Storm Water Management Plan Six Minimum Control Measures Public Involvement/ Participation Illicit Discharges Construction Site Storm Water Runoff Control Post-Construction Storm Water Management Pollution Prevention/ Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts Storm Water Regulations Construction General Permit Regulates the Construction Site Prevent pollution from entering storm drains Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit Regulates the City Prevent pollution to creeks from storm drains Introduction A program that will reduce pollution by: Defining appropriate practices Providing enforcement Addressing complaints Providing education for: Public Staff Building community Developed Through Committee Contributed to the development of ordinance: Public Works Engineering & Operations Building Inspections Planning Department Erosion Control Consultant (SECA) Building Community Kosse Maykus Christine Riggs (Cadence Custom Homes) Development Community Paul Spain Thank you! Applicable to All Construction Sites Requirements for sites >1 acre Comply with all sections of ordinance Provide a copy of the state’s paperwork Provide an Erosion and Sediment Control Submittal Inspect all sites regularly Requirements for sites <1 acre Comply with all sections of ordinance, except: Do not have to provide a copy of the state’s paperwork Do not have to provide an ESCS Do not have to inspect regularly (will for extreme events and complaints) Unless directed to do so Activities to Reduce Pollution Approved Best Management Practices (BMPs) Maintain BMPs Construction entrance Stabilize sediment Preserve vegetation Sweep streets Control wastes Suppress dust Site Operator Inspections Site operator inspects regularly Every 7 days, or Every 14 days and after ½” rain Self report inspections online Access to project-specific webpage After any inspection, record online Municipal Inspections Pre-Construction Inspection Inspections during operations: On-site inspection Online inspection Did the builder document inspections? Did the builder accurately represent site in inspection? Final Inspection Education Program Required training Pollution Prevention training for Contractors City will provide training, or Accept proof of training elsewhere Benefits Reduce sediments entering storm system Reduce potential for: Flooding Degradation Maintenance needs Reduce citizen’s concerns Compliance with regulations Proposed Language Changes For Clarification Purposes, does not change intent Sec 9.5-401 Applicability - Add to end of sentence, “unless the flow travels through the MS4” Proposed Language Changes For Clarification Purposes, does not change intent Sec 9.5-403 Applicability of Ordinance and Compliance Requirements – Insert the words as shown, “All Construction Sites shall be inspected or caused to be inspected by the Owner/Operator after all… Questions?