HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Ordinance 1995-17CITY OF PLYMOUTH
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 95- 17
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER IV OF THE PLYMOUTH
CITY CODE CONCERNING GRADING AND EROSION CONTROL
THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Chapter IV, Section 400.13 of the Plymouth City Code is amended
by adding subparagraph (u) to read:
(u) Location of erosion control devices.
SECTION 2. Chapter IV of the Plymouth City Code is amended by adding
Section 425 to provide:
Section 425 - Grading and Erosion Control
425.01. Grading and Erosion Control Plan.
Subd. 1. A satisfactory erosion control and grading plan consistent with the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's Best Management Practices Handbook must be
approved by the City Engineer before a grading or building permit is issued for
construction, if the construction will result in disturbing the soil.
Subd. 2. The grading and erosion control plan must provide spot elevations
of proposed grades in relation to existing grades on the subject property and adjacent
land. Areas where the finished slope will be steeper than five (5) units horizontal to one
(1) vertical shall be specifically noted. Also, location and type of erosion control devices
shall be clearly labeled.
Subd. 3. Every effort shall be made to minimize disturbance of existing ground
cover. No grading or filling shall be permitted within forty feet (40') of the ordinary high
water mark of a water body unless specifically approved by the City. To minimize the
erosion potential of exposed areas, restoration of ground cover shall be provided within
five (5) days after completion of the grading operation.
Subd. 4. Every effort shall be made during the building permit application
process to determine the frill extent of erosion control required. However, the City
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Engineer may require additional controls to correct specific site related problems as
normal inspections are performed.
Subd. 5. All erosion control noted on the approved plan shall be installed prior
to the initiation of any site grading or construction. Noncompliance with the grading and
erosion control plan shall constitute grounds for an order from the City to halt all
construction.
Subd. 6. All grading and construction activity that results in disturbance of the
ground shall comply with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's Best Management
Practices.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and
publication.
ADOPTED this X1/0 / day of 1995, by the City Council of the
City of Plymouth.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
BY: i
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ATTEST:
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Laurie Ahrens, City Clerk
Published: Sun Sailor, 4-19-95
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