2010-16CITY OF RICHFIELD
BILL NO. 2010-16
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO EROSION
AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
REGULATIONS; AMENDING SECTIONS
428.03, 428.05, 428.11 and 428.13 OF THE
RICHFIELD CITY CODE
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1. Subsection 428.03 of the Richfield City Code is amended to read as
follows:
428.03. Administration. The City Council hereby designates the Building
Official as the Administrator of this Section. Erosion control plans shall be
reviewed and approved under the existing building permit process.
Applications for a permit shall include information reauired by this Code.
Applications for a permit for projects within the Minnehaha Creek
Watershed District jurisdiction shall include anv additional information
reauired for an application under Minnehaha Creek Watershed District.
Rule B. A fee in addition to the building permit fee is not required for
erosion control plan review.
Section 2. Subsection 428.05 of the Richfield City Code is amended to read as
follows:
428.05. Performance standards for erosion and sedimentation control.
The design, testing, installation, and maintenance of erosion and
sediment control operations and facilities shall adhere to the standards
and specifications contained in the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's
handbook of best management practices entitled, "Protecting Water
Quality in Urban Areas" dated 1989, as amended.-, or if a facility or
measure is not addressed in that handbook. then to the provisions of the
"Erosion and Sediment Control Manual" (Hennepin Conservation District.
1989, as revised.
Section 3. Subsection 428.11 of the Richfield City Code is amended to read as
follows:
428.11. Erosion control plans. Subdivision 1. Land disturbing activities
not exempt from this Section shall be required to have an approved
erosion control plan on file with the City prior to commencement of
construction.
Subd. 2. The erosion control plan shall contain all information
necessary for the City Engineer to determine that adequate erosion
control and sedimentation measures are proposed. The plan shall include
a topographic map showing existing and proposed contours, location of
any natural water courses, storm sewers, and drainage ways. The extent
of the land disturbing activity and any erosion control measures shall be
shown on the submitted erosion control plan. Unless otherwise
authorized by the administrator the following information shall be
submitted with the site map and grading plan:
(a) Existing and proposed topography of the site showing
contour intervals of no less than two 2~ feet.
(b) Contour lines extending beyond the property boundaries for
a distance sufficient to show the relationship between on-
site and off-site drainage, "~ ~+ ;n n„ ,.~~o io~~ +h~n ~ nn foo+
(c) Property lines shown in true location with respect to
topographic information on the plan.
(d) Location and graphic representation of all existing and
proposed natural and man-made drainage facilities.
(e) Detailed plans of any surface and sub-surface drainage
devices, walls, cribbing, dams, and other devices to be
constructed with or as part of the proposed work and a map
showing the drainage area and the estimated runoff of the
areas served by any drain.
(f) Location and graphic representation of proposed excavation,
fill, on-site storage of soil and other earth material, and on-
site disposal of earth material.
(g) Location of proposed final surface runoff,. erosion and
sediment control measures.
(h) Quantity, in cubic yards, of soil or earth material to be
excavated, filled, stored or otherwise utilized on-site.
(i) Outline of the methods to be used to clear vegetation and to
store and dispose of cleared vegetative matter.
Q) Proposed sequence and schedule of excavation, filling, and
other land disturbing and filling activities, and soil or earth
material storage or disposal.
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(k) Location of any buildings or structures on the property where
the work is to be performed and the location of any buildings
or structures on adjacent properties that are within fifteen
(15) feet of the property line of the subject property or that
may be affected by the proposed grading operations.
(I) A narrative report summarizing the proposed erosion control
measures shall be submitted. This report shall describe the
timing of the installation, phasing, stabilization of all erosion
control structures, and maintenance and eventual removal of
all erosion control structures.
(m) For land disturbina activities within the Minnehaha Creek
Watershed District jurisdiction. anv other information
reauired for an aaalication by Minnehaha Creek Watershed
District, Rule B.
Section 4. Subsection 428.13 of the Richfield City Code is amended to
read as follows:
428.13. Maintenance of erosion control measures. Subdivision 1. It shall
be responsibility of the owner/developer to maintain all erosion control
structures in a condition that will ensure continuous functioning of those
devices. If, after the installation of the erosion control structure, the City
Engineer determines that additional measures are needed, they shall be
installed at the expense of the owner.
Subd. 2. Any erosion or sediment that runs off or blows off the site
onto adjoining properties, City streets, storm sewer, etc. shall be the
responsibility of the owner or developer for clean-up and restoration. If
the owner fails to properly clean up or restore all areas affected by
erosion, the City will hire a contractor to complete the work and bill the
owner for the expenses associated with the clean-up, tkx. °°"~°°~T
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these measures shall be a violation of this Section.
Subd. 3. The Citv may reauire an applicant to provide a bond or
other financial auarantee in form satisfactory to the Citv to auarantee the
installation and maintenance of erosion control measures and compliance
with the reauirements of this Section.
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Section 5. This ordinance is effective in accordance with section 3.09 of
the Richfield City Charter.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 14tH
day of September, 2010.
ebbie Goettel, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nancy Gibbs ity Clerk