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City of Hazelwood, MO Land Disturbance Code
§ 412.010 Scope.
§ 412.020 Definitions.
§ 412.030 Applicability.
§ 412.040 Enforcement.
§ 412.050 Violations.
§ 412.060 Appeals.
§ 412.070 Land Disturbance Permits Required.
§ 412.080 Land Disturbance Permit Applications.
§ 412.090 Fees.
§ 412.100 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
§ 412.110 General — Design.
§ 412.120 General — Department of Public Works.
Chapter 412 Land Disturbance Code
Section 412.010 Scope.
Section 412.020 Definitions.
Section 412.030 Applicability.
Section 412.040 Enforcement.
Section 412.050 Violations.
Section 412.060 Appeals.
Section 412.070 Land Disturbance Permits Required.
Section 412.080 Land Disturbance Permit Applications.
Section 412.090 Fees.
Section 412.100 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
Section 412.110 General — Design.
Section 412.120 General — Department of Public Works.
[Ord. No. 3910-07 §1, 12-19-2007]
Title. These regulations shall be known as the "Land Disturbance Code" of Hazelwood, Missouri, hereinafter referred to as "this Code".
Introduction. On construction or land disturbance sites, soil is highly vulnerable to erosion by wind and water. Eroded soil endangers water resources by reducing water quality and causing the siltation of aquatic habitat for fish and other desirable species. Deposits of eroded soil also necessitate maintenance of sewers and ditches and the dredging of lakes. In addition, clearing and grading during construction cause the loss of native vegetation necessary for terrestrial and aquatic habitat. Construction activities also utilize materials and generate wastes which, if not properly controlled, can pollute receiving waters.
Purpose. The purpose of this code is to safeguard persons, protect property and prevent damage to the environment in Hazelwood. This code will also promote the public welfare by guiding, regulating and controlling the design, construction, use and maintenance of any development or other activity that disturbs or breaks the topsoil or results in the movement of earth on land in Hazelwood.
Scope. This code provides for the safety, health and welfare of the public by regulating and controlling the design, construction, use and maintenance of any development or other activity that disturbs land surfaces or results in the movement of earth in Hazelwood.
For the purpose of this code, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meanings given herein. Where terms are not defined by this Section, such terms shall have ordinarily accepted meanings such as the context implies.
Practices, procedures or a schedule of activities to reduce the amount of sediment and other pollutants in storm water discharges associated with construction and land disturbance activities.
The "Land Disturbance Code" of Hazelwood, Missouri.
The Hazelwood Department of Public Works acting through its Director or his/her duly authorized designee.
Any Best Management Practices (BMP) that prevents or minimizes erosion.
LAND DISTURBANCE ORDINARY
Any Best Management Practices (BMP) that prevents eroded sediment from leaving a site.
A management plan, the purpose of which is to ensure the design, implementation, management and maintenance of Best Management Practices (BMP) in order to reduce the amount of sediment and other pollutants in storm water discharges associated with land disturbance activities, comply with the standards of the County and ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the applicable State permits, including adherence to the land disturbance program contained in Missouri MS4 NPDES permits.
A natural or artificial channel or body of water, including, but not limited to, lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, ditches and other open conveyances, that carry surface runoff water either continuously or intermittently.
The Building Department shall have the authority and responsibility to perform the following functions related to the enforcement of this code as associated with major land disturbance permits:
Administer the determination, collection and release of site development escrows required by this code in coordination with the Department of Public Works.
Coordinate the review of permit applications and accompanying documents with the Department of Public Works and the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD);
Clear issuance of major land disturbance permits with the Department of Public Works and the MSD and issue such permits.
Department Of Public Works. The Department of Public Works shall have the authority and responsibility to perform the following functions related to the enforcement of this code:
Receive applications, perform plan review, inspect and issue permits for ordinary land disturbance activities relating to Best Management Practices (BMP) to be utilized to control erosion and sedimentation from leaving the site during construction and other land disturbance activities.
No major land disturbance permit or ordinary land disturbance permit shall be issued where the Department of Public Works finds that the proposed land disturbance activity would result in a material change in the amount or pattern of surface water runoff to the substantial injury of neighboring public or private property or right-of-way.
Rule-Making Authority. Departments having enforcement authority and responsibilities described in this code shall have the authority, as necessary in the interest of public health, safety and general welfare, to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to interpret and implement the provisions of this code in order to secure the intent thereof and to designate requirements applicable because of local climatic or other conditions. Such rules and regulations shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code or of violating accepted engineering practices involving the purpose of this code.
Notices Of Violations. When the City determines that a violation of this code exists, the Director of Public Works shall notify the violator. The notification shall be in writing and shall be delivered to the violator or his/her legally authorized representative or mailed to his last known address via first class mail postage prepaid. Any person having been notified that a violation exists and who fails to abate the violation within ten (10) days after notification shall be subject to the penalties enumerated in Subsection (D) of this Section.
Prosecution Of Violation. If the violator does not abate the violation promptly, the Department of Public Works shall request the City to institute the appropriate proceeding at law or in equity to restrain, correct or abate such violation.
Violation, Penalties. Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision of this code or who shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall perform work in violation of the approved construction documents or the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan or any directive of the Department of Public Works or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code or shall start any work requiring a permit without first obtaining a permit therefore or who shall continue any work in or about a structure after having been served a stop work order, except for such work which that person, firm or corporation has been directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe conditions, or any owner of a property or any other person who commits, takes part or assists in any violation of this code or who maintains any property on which such violation shall exist shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or by imprisonment not exceeding ninety (90) days or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
No-permit penalty. In addition to the penalties set out above, the following procedure shall be followed where the Department of Public Works determines that work has been started prior to the acquisition of a permit required by this code:
The Department Director shall notify the violator of his/her assessment regarding the appropriate penalty amount to be assessed against the violator, which shall not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for each day that work occurs without a permit. In making the assessment, the department shall consider whether the violator has previously violated this code and whether the occupation or experience of the violator indicates that he/she knew or should have known that a permit was required. In no case will a no-permit penalty be assessed against a property owner unless he/she actually performed the work involved.
At the violator's option, he/she may deposit the assessed penalty amount in escrow (certified check or cash only) with the department, in which case the violator's right to a hearing will be preserved.
No-permit penalties are appealable in the same manner as other decisions of the department. The department may revise its assessment upon notice to both the City Manager and the violator at any time prior to the hearing. Likewise, at any time prior to the hearing, the violator may accept and pay the recommended penalty amount and the hearing will be canceled.
Following the hearing the City Manager shall determine whether a permit was required:
Permit Suspension Or Revocation. When a land disturbance activity is conducted in violation of the requirements of this code or the terms of the permit in such a manner as to materially adversely affect the safety, health or welfare of persons or materially be detrimental or injurious to property or improvements, the Department of Public Works may suspend or revoke such permit.
Stop Work Order. Upon notice from the Department of Public Works that work on any property is being prosecuted contrary to the provisions of this code or in an unsafe and dangerous manner, such work shall be immediately stopped. The stop work order shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property involved or to the owner's agent or to the person doing the work and shall state the conditions under which work will be permitted to resume.
Unlawful continuance. Whenever the Department of Public Works finds that any land disturbance activity is being prosecuted contrary to the provisions of this code or in an unsafe and dangerous manner, the owner or the person performing such activity shall immediately stop such activity. The stop work order shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property involved or to the owner's agent or to the person doing the work and shall state the conditions under which work will be permitted to resume. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the property after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to penalties as specified in Subsection (D) of this Section.
Application For Appeal. Any person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the Department of Public Works to the City Manager. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the intent of this code or the rules or regulations adopted there under have been incorrectly interpreted or the provisions of this code do not apply.
Filing procedure. All appeals shall be filed in writing with the Department of Public Works. All appeals shall be filed within thirty (30) days after the decision to be appealed is rendered by the departments identified in this Section.
Open Hearing. All hearings before the City Manager shall be open to the public. The appellant, the appellant's representative, the Department of Public Works and any person whose interests are affected shall be given an opportunity to be heard.
Resolution. The decision of the City Manager shall be in writing. Copies shall be furnished to the appellant and to the Department of Public Works.
Permit Required. Any person who intends to conduct any land disturbance activity must obtain a permit prior to beginning the activity. The type of permit shall be as required by Sections 412.070(A) or 412.070(B) in this code.
Major land disturbance permit. No person shall perform any major land disturbance activity prior to receipt of a major land disturbance permit. Applications for major land disturbance permits shall be filed with the Department of Public Works.
Ordinary land disturbance permit. No person shall perform any ordinary land disturbance activity prior to receipt of an ordinary land disturbance permit. Applications for ordinary land disturbance permits shall be filed with the Department of Public Works.
Building permit and related ordinary land disturbance activities. The Department of Public Works may include ordinary land disturbance activities associated with the construction of a building, structure or parking lot authorized by a permit issued under the Building Code as an integrated permit for the proposed construction.
Limitation On Transfer Of Land Disturbance Permits. Any person who buys land from a person who has been issued a land disturbance permit under Sections 412.070(A)(1) or 412.070(A)(2)(a) of this code must obtain a separate land disturbance permit from the City, except for the following:
Major land disturbance permits may be transferred to a new land owner, provided the original permit holder obtains the approval of the Department of Public Works to retain responsibility for the land disturbance activities on such property.
Ordinary land disturbance permits may be transferred to a new land owner, provided the original permit holder obtains the approval of the Department of Public Works to retain responsibility for the land disturbance activities on such property.
Exceptions—Land Disturbance Permits Not Required. Land disturbance permits are not required for the activities identified as items (a) and (g) in Subsection (4) of this Subsection, nor are such permits required for the activities identified in items (4)(b) through (f) herein, provided the activity does not alter or cause to be altered the present surface of the ground:
Land disturbance activities involving less than thirty (30) cubic yards of earth/soil moved and less than two thousand (2,000) square feet of disturbed area, provided the land disturbance activity is for the improvement of the property. Erosion and sediment control measures shall be provided, when necessary, until grass or other vegetation is established or other approved means of ground cover means are used.
State Of Missouri Permits Required. The permit applicant must obtain a land disturbance permit from the State of Missouri Department of Natural Resources for any site where one (1) acre or more of land will be disturbed, before beginning any site work authorized by a County permit. This requirement applies to sites of less than one (1) acre that are part of a proposed development that will ultimately disturb one (1) acre or more.
[Ord. No. 3910-07 §1, 12-19-2007; Ord. No. 4669-19, 3-20-2019]
Permit Applications. Applications for Land Disturbance permits required by this Code shall be in the form prescribed by and accompanied by the site plans and documents determined necessary by the Department of Public Works. Applications for Land Disturbance Permits shall include proof that proposed land disturbance and uses have received zoning approval from the City.
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Required (SWPPP) For Major Land Disturbance Permits. All applications for Land Disturbance Permits shall be accompanied by a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, prepared for the specific site by or under the direction of a Qualified Professional. The application shall contain a statement that any land clearing, construction, or development involving the movement of earth shall be in accordance with the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, and the applicant will assume and acknowledge responsibility for compliance with this Code and the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan at the site of the permitted activity.
Required Site Development Escrows For Land Disturbance Permits. Applicants for Land Disturbance permits shall file a site development escrow, in the form of a letter of credit, if over ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), or other improvement security in an amount deemed sufficient by the Department of Public Works. If the site development escrow is less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) said amount must be provided in cash. The amount of the site development escrow shall be determined as follows:
Amount of Land Disturbed
0.5 — 2.0 acres
2.0 — 5.0 acres
5.0+ acres
$10,000.00, plus $1,500.00 for each additional acre
All temporary storm water control Best Management Practices (BMPs) have been removed and the site has been fully stabilized.
All permanent storm water control Best Management Practices (BMPs) have been completed.
A written request has been submitted to the Department of Public Works including the amount of escrow to be released, to who's attention the check should be sent, and the date on which the final inspection was made and approved.
Department Of Public Works. Fees for the activities of the Department of Public Works related to Land Disturbance permits shall be two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) for the first acre plus one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each additional acre.
Content—Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). The design requirements in Section 412.110 of this code shall be complied with when developing the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and the plan shall include the following:
A site map showing the outlines of the total project area, the areas to be disturbed, existing land uses, locations and names of surface water bodies, locations of floodplains, locations of temporary and permanent Best Management Practices (BMP) and such other information as may be required by the Department of Public Works.
A natural resources map identifying soils, forest cover and resources protected under other provisions of Hazelwood ordinances.
Description of Best Management Practices (BMP) that will be installed during land disturbance to control pollutants in storm water discharges that will occur after land disturbance activity has been completed.
Schedules and procedures for routine inspections of any structures provided to prevent pollution of storm water or to remove pollutants from storm water and of the site in general to ensure all Best Management Practices (BMP) are continually implemented and are effective.
Required Plan Amendments—Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). The permit holder shall amend the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan whenever:
Design of the construction project is changed that could significantly affect the quality of the storm water discharges;
Site operator's inspections indicate deficiencies in the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) or any Best Management Practices (BMP);
Inspections by County or by the Missouri Department of Natural resources indicate deficiencies in the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) or any Best Management Practices (BMP);
The Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is determined to be ineffective in significantly minimizing or controlling erosion or excessive sediment deposits in streams or lakes;
The Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is determined to be ineffective in preventing pollution of waterways from construction wastes, chemicals, fueling facilities, concrete truck washouts, toxic or hazardous materials, site litter or other substances or wastes likely to have an adverse impact on water quality;
Total settleable solids from a storm water outfall exceeds one-half (0.5) ml/L/hr if the discharge is within the prescribed proximity of a "valuable resource water" as defined by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources;
Total settleable solids from a storm water outfall exceeds two and one-half (2.5) ml/L/hr for any other outfall; or
The County or the Missouri Department of Natural Resources determines violations of water quality standards may occur or have occurred.
Permit Holder Responsibilities For Administration Of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). The permit holder shall:
Notify all contractors and other entities, (including utility crews, City or County employees or their agents) that will perform work at the site of the existence of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and what actions or precautions shall be taken while on site to minimize the potential for erosion and the potential for damaging any Best Management Practices (BMP);
Determine the need for and establish training programs to ensure that all site workers have been trained, at a minimum, in performing erosion control, material handling and storage and housekeeping; will be trained accordingly.
Provide copies of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to all parties who are responsible for installation, operation or maintenance of any Best Management Practices (BMP); and
Maintain a current copy of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) on the site at all times.
Cut and fill slopes shall be no greater than three to one (3:1) except as approved by the Department of Public Works to meet other community or environmental objectives.
Phasing shall be required on all sites disturbing greater than thirty (30) acres of land. The size of each phase will be established by the Department of Public Works at the time of plan review for the issuance of a major land disturbance permit.
The entire site must be stabilized, using a heavy mulch layer or another method that does not require germination to control erosion, at the close of the construction season.
Settling basins shall be provided for each drainage area within ten (10) or more acres disturbed at one time and shall be sized to contain five-tenths (0.5) inch of sediment from the drainage area and be able to contain a two (2) year, twenty-four (24) hour storm. If the provision of a basin of this size is impractical, other similarly effective Best Management Practices (BMP), as evaluated and specified in the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), shall be provided.
Settling basins shall be designed in a manner that allows adaptation to provide long-term storm water management as required by the County department(s) having enforcement authority and responsibilities described in Section 412.040 of this code.
Encroachment into or crossings of active watercourses/riparian areas and wetlands shall be avoided to the maximum extent practicable. All County, State and Federal permits and approvals shall be obtained by a permit holder prior to beginning work authorized by a land disturbance permit.
All storm water conveyances shall be designed according to the criteria of the St. Louis Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) and the necessary MSD permits obtained.
The Department of Pubic Works may require other measures to ensure that construction vehicles do not track sediment onto public streets or be washed with wash effluent channeled directly into storm drains.
Collection and disposal of discarded building materials and other construction site wastes, including those listed in Subsection (F)(1) above.
Department Of Public Works — General. The City shall make inspections as herein required and shall either approve that portion of the work completed or shall notify the permit holder wherein the work fails to comply with the land disturbance, erosion and sediment control plan as approved. Plans for land disturbance, stripping, and excavating shall be maintained at the site during the progress of the work. Inspections shall occur as follows:
Upon the installation of sediment and erosion measures; and
Periodic site checks based upon weekly inspection reports; and
Upon completion of final landscaping, final stabilization of land area disturbed and removal of soil erosion control measures.
Extra Inspections. In addition to the inspections otherwise required, the Department of Public Works is authorized to perform and charge fees for extra inspections or re-inspections which in their judgment are reasonably necessary due to non-compliance with the requirements of this Code or work not ready or accessible for inspection when requested.
Permit Holder Inspection And Report Responsibilities Land Disturbances. The holder of a land disturbance permit or his/her agent shall cause regular inspections of land disturbance sites by a qualified special inspector. Inspections shall include all erosion and sediment and other pollutant control measures, outfalls and off-site receiving waters in accordance with the inspection schedule outlined in the approved Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). Inspections must be scheduled at least once per week and no later than seventy-two (72) hours after heavy rain. The purpose of such inspections will be to ensure proper installation, operation and maintenance of Best Management Practices (BMP) and to determine the overall effectiveness of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the need for additional control measures. All inspections shall be documented in written form on weekly reports with copies submitted to the Department of Public Works at the time interval specified in the permit. Permit holder inspection reports must include the following minimum information:
Inspector's name and signature; and
Date of inspection; and
Observations relative to the effectiveness of the Best Management Practices (BMPs); and
The permit holder shall notify the site contractor(s) responsible for any deficiencies identified so that deficiencies can be corrected within seven (7) calendar days of the weekly inspection report.
Verification Of Permit Holder's Reports. The Department of Public Works may make extra inspections as deemed necessary to ensure the validity of the reports filed under Section 412.120(A)(7)(b) of this Code or to otherwise ensure proper installation, operation and maintenance of Storm Water Best Management Practices (BMP) and to determine the overall effectiveness of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the need for additional control measures.