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Item 4DItem 4DErosion and Sediment Control Ordinance Ordinance No. 946, 1st 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 PlanSix 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 Are you a Construction Site? Construction Site means any clearing, grading, and excavating that result in land disturbance. A construction site also includes but is not limited to any stockpiling or other activity that results in exposed soils. This includes the construction of pools and the installation and maintenance of franchise utilities such as telephone, gas, electric, etc. This excludes the disturbance of soils for emergency activities that are immediately necessary for the protection of life, property, or natural resources. No Yes How much land will be disturbed? <1 acre 1 or more acres Do not have to: apply for state coverage, inspect the site, nor create plans.* Must also: Inspect sites regularly Inspect sites after 3” rain and complaints/violations Record all inspections on city provided website Submit an Erosion and Sediment Control Submittal Comply with all TCEQ requirements Apply for coverage, when needed Submit all TCEQ documents (NOI, NOT, CSN, etc.) to City No action necessary Must meet all expectations for a construction site. 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 Questions?Bob Price817.748.8097