§ 30-93. Definitions.

For the purposes of this division, the following terms, whether appearing in the singular or plural form, shall have the following meanings:

Best management practices means a practice or combination of practices that are the most effective, practical means of preventing or reducing the amount of pollution generated by a project to ensure that stormwater discharges do not cause or contribute to violations of state water quality standards found in F.A.C. ch. 62-302.

Clearing means the removal of vegetation from land, not including the mowing of grass.

Construction means any on-site activity which will result in the change of natural or existing drainage patterns, including alteration of existing contours, erection of buildings or other structures or land clearing.

Development means:

(1)

The construction, installation, demolition or removal of a structure, impervious surface or drainage facility;

(2)

Clearing, scraping, grubbing, killing or otherwise removing vegetation;

(3)

Adding, removing, exposing, excavating, leveling, grading, digging, furrowing, dumping, piling, dredging or otherwise significantly disturbing or altering soil, mud, sand or rock; or

(4)

The modification or redevelopment of a site.

Discharge means the outflow of water from a project, site, aquifer, drainage basin or facility.

Erosion control means methods employed to prevent erosion. Examples include soil stabilization practices, temporary or permanent cover, and construction phasing.

Exposed ground surface means all areas of the construction site or active area where the vegetation (trees, shrubs, brush, grass, etc.) has been removed. The term "exposed ground surface" includes stockpile areas, borrow areas, and disposal areas within the construction site or active area.

Final stabilization means all soil disturbing activities at the site have been completed and that a uniform, perennial vegetation cover with a density of 70 percent or better has been established for unpaved areas and areas not covered by permanent structures.

Impervious surface means a surface which is highly resistant to infiltration by water.

Land disturbance activity means any land change or activity that may result in soil erosion from water or wind and the movement of sediments into or upon waters or lands within the town's jurisdiction, including clearing and grubbing, grading, excavation, transporting, and filling of land. The term "land disturbance activity" excludes emergency work to protect life, limb, or property and emergency repairs, unless the land disturbing activity would have otherwise required an approved erosion and sediment control plan, except for the emergency. If such a plan would have been required, then the disturbed land areas shall be shaped and stabilized in accordance with the town's requirements as soon as practicable.

NPDES generic construction permit means the permit pursuant to section 402(p)(6) of the Clean Water Act, administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and constitutes authorization to discharge stormwater associated with large and small construction activities to surface waters of the state, including through a municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4).

Permanent cover means final stabilization and includes landscaping (grass, mulch, etc.) and asphalt, concrete, etc.

Qualified inspector means a person as defined by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) that:

(1)

Has successfully completed and met all requirements necessary to be fully certified through the FDEP stormwater, erosion, and sedimentation control inspector training program;

(2)

Has successfully completed an equivalent formal training program; or

(3)

That is qualified by other training or practical experience in the field of stormwater pollution prevention and erosion and sedimentation control.

Sediment control consists of methods employed to control sediment and prevent sedimentation impacts. Examples include sediment barriers such as silt fence and turbidity barriers, inlet protection devices and runoff diversions.

Sediment transport means moving and/or depositing sediment.

Stabilized means the exposed ground surface after it has been covered by landscaping or permanent structures or other materials that prevent erosion from occurring.

Standard stormwater, erosion and sediment control inspection report means the weekly report required on a development site that records the performance of stormwater pollution prevention and erosion and sediment control measures to reduce pollution leaving a site. A sample inspection form template is provided by the town for reference.

Stormwater management system means the designed features of a property which collect, convey, channel, hold, inhibit or divert the movement of stormwater to ensure its proper treatment and storage.

Stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) means a joint stormwater and erosion and sediment control plan that is a document that when implemented, eliminates or minimizes soil erosion on a parcel of land and prevents off-site stormwater impacts.

Waste from construction sites includes (but is not limited to) discarded building materials, concrete truck washout, chemicals, litter and sanitary waste that may cause adverse impacts to water quality.

(Ord. No. 2012-08, § 1(11-42), 8-28-2012; Ord. No. 2018-05, § 1, 11-13-2018)