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Newtown City Zoning Code

§ B70-11.04

Erosion and sediment control plan.

A. 
To be eligible for certification, a soil erosion and sediment control plan shall contain proper provisions to adequately control accelerated erosion and sedimentation and reduce the danger from storm water runoff on the proposed site based on the best available technology. Such principles, methods, practices necessary for certification are found in the Connecticut Guidelines for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control, as amended. Alternative principles, methods and practices may be used with prior approval of the Commission or the Conservation Director, its designated agent.
B. 
Said plan shall contain, but not be limited to:
(1) 
A narrative describing:
(a) 
The development.
(b) 
The schedule for grading and construction activities including:
[1] 
Start and completion dates.
[2] 
Sequence of grading and construction activities.
[3] 
Sequence for installation and/or application of soil erosion and sediment control measures.
[4] 
Sequence for final stabilization of the project site.
(c) 
The design criteria for proposed soil erosion and sediment control measures and storm water management facilities.
(d) 
The construction details for proposed soil erosion and sediment control measures and storm water management facilities.
(e) 
The installation and/or application procedures for proposed soil erosion and sediment control measures and storm water management facilities.
(f) 
The operation and maintenance program for proposed soil erosion and sediment control measures and storm water management facilities.
(2) 
A site plan map at a sufficient scale to show:
(a) 
The location of the proposed development and adjacent properties.
(b) 
The existing and proposed topography including soil types, wetlands, watercourses and water bodies.
(c) 
The existing structures on the project site, if any.
(d) 
The proposed area alterations including cleared, excavated, filled or graded areas and proposed structures, utilities, roads and, if applicable, new property lines.
(e) 
The locations of and design details for all proposed soil erosion and sediment control measures and storm water management facilities.
(f) 
The sequence of grading and construction activities.
(g) 
The sequence for installation and/or application of soil erosion and sediment control measures.
(h) 
The sequence for final stabilization of the development site.