§ 30-137. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Certified contractor means an individual who has received training and is certified to inspect and maintain erosion and sediment control practices.

Clearing means any activity which removes the vegetative surface cover.

Control plan means a plan indicating the specific measures and sequencing to be used when controlling sediment and erosion on a development site both before, during and after construction.

Drainageway means any channel that conveys surface runoff throughout the site.

Erosion and sediment control plan means a set of plans prepared by or under the direction of a licensed professional engineer.

Erosion control means measures that prevent erosion.

Grading means excavation or fill of material, including the resulting conditions thereof.

Perimeter control means a barrier that prevents sediment from leaving a site either by filtering sediment-laden runoff, or diverting it to a sediment trap or basin.

Phasing means clearing a parcel of land in distinct phases, with the stabilization of each phase before the clearing of the next.

Sediment control means measures that prevent eroded sediment from leaving the site.

Site means a parcel of land, or a contiguous combination thereof, where grading work is performed as a single unified operation.

Site development permit means a permit issued by the town for which the construction or alteration of ground improvements and structures for the control of erosion, runoff and grading.

Stabilization means the use of practices that prevent exposed soil from eroding.

Start of construction means the first land disturbing activity associated with a development, including land preparation such as clearing, grading and filling; installation of streets and walkways; excavation for basements, footings, piers or foundations; erection of temporary forms; and installation of accessory buildings such as garages.

Watercourse means any body of water, including, but not limited to, lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, and bodies of water which are delineated by the town.

Waterway means a channel that directs surface runoff to a watercourse, or to the public storm drain.

(Ord. No. 2017-02, § 1(34-171), 1-24-2017; Ord. No. 2017-21, § 1(34-171), 12-12-2017)