§ 18-255. Definitions.  


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  • The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

    Clearing means any activity which removes the vegetative surface cover.

    Drainageway means any channel that conveys stormwater runoff throughout the site.

    Erosion and sediment control plan means a set of plans prepared by or under the direction of a licensed professional engineer indicating the specific measures and sequencing to be used controlling sediment and erosion on a development site including, before, during and after construction.

    Erosion control means measures that prevent erosion.

    Grading means excavation or fill of material, including the resulting conditions thereof.

    Perimeter means the area of a lot or tract of land that is 30 feet wide and parallel to and adjacent to the property lines of the lot or tract of land.

    Perimeter control means a barrier that prevents sediment from leaving a site by filtering sediment-laden runoff or diverting it to a sediment trap or basin.

    Phasing means clearing a parcel of land in distinct phases, with the stabilization of each phase completed before the clearing of the next.

    Sediment control means measures that prevent eroded sediment from leaving the site.

    Site means a parcel of land, or a contiguous combination thereof, where grading work is performed as a single unified operation.

    Site development permit means a permit issued by the city for which the construction or alteration of ground improvements and structures for the control of erosion, runoff and grading.

    Stabilization means the use of practices that prevent exposed soil from eroding.

    Start of construction means the first land disturbing activity associated with a development, including land preparation such as clearing, grading and filling; installation of streets and walkways; excavation for basements, footings, piers or foundations; erection of temporary forms; and installation of accessory buildings such as garages.

    Watercourse means any natural or artificial body of surface water, including, but not limited to, bayous, channels, creeks, lakes, ponds, rivers, sloughs and streams defined by a bed and banks.

    Waterway means a channel that directs stormwater runoff to a watercourse or to the public storm drain.

(Ord. No. 2009-30, § 1(38-51), 10-19-2009)