It is the intent of the City of Madison Heights to become the local enforcing agency in regard to implementing Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Act 347 of P.A. 1972 within the municipal limits of the city.

(Ord. No. 542, § 1, 12-23-74)

The City of Madison Heights hereby adopts by reference the latest rules promulgated by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources relative to Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Act 347 of P.A. 1972, said rules to be available for public distribution, at a reasonable charge, with not less than ten copies to be available for public inspection at the office of the city clerk.

(Ord. No. 542, § 2, 12-23-74)

Before ground breaking of any construction project in the City of Madison Heights involving one or more acres of land, an erosion and sedimentation control plan shall be submitted to the city in accordance with department of natural resources rules mentioned in section 124.02.

(Ord. No. 542, § 3, 12-23-74)

Upon payment of the necessary fees to the city in accordance with a fee schedule to be determined by the city council, and amended from time to time by simple resolution, the submitted plans shall be reviewed and approved and a permit shall be issued provided the plans meet department of natural resources standards, which have been adopted by reference, to prevent soil erosion at all major construction sites in the city in excess of one acre (except isolated single-family dwellings).

(Ord. No. 542, § 4, 12-23-74)

The local enforcing agency shall inspect the construction site at least at the beginning, during construction and at the end of the project and shall issue cease and desist orders upon violation of the rules set forth in Act 347 of P.A. 1972.

(Ord. No. 542, § 5, 12-23-74)