(A) Plan approval shall be obtained prior to clearing, grading or excavation.

(B) The erosion and sediment control facilities shall be constructed prior to any clearing and grading activities, and maintained in such a manner as to ensure that sediment-laden water does not enter the drainage system or violate applicable water standards.

(C) The implementation of an erosion and sediment control plan and the construction, maintenance, replacement, and upgrading of erosion and sediment control facilities is the responsibility of the owner or his/her designated representative until all construction is completed and approved, and vegetation, landscaping or approved finished surfaces are established.

(D) The erosion and sediment control facilities herein are the minimum requirements for anticipated site conditions. During the construction period, these erosion and sediment control facilities shall be upgraded to ensure that sediment-laden water does not leave the site.

(E) The owner or his/her designated representative shall implement the measures and construct facilities as provided for and according to the implementation schedule in the approved plan. The city shall be allowed reasonable access to the development site for inspection purposes. (Ord. No. 2008-14, § 1, 10-21-08. 1976 Code § 20-2-2)