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<br />Improper storage. Handling or storing of any construction related materials in a
<br />manner that, due to leaks, spills, leachates, deposits or dumps, causes or has the potential to
<br />cause the discharge of pollutants to the City's stormwater system or related natural resources,
<br />the depletion of the capacity of the City's stormwater system, or the contamination of soils.
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<br />Jurisdictional wetlands. Any parcel or portion of a parcel which meets the state or
<br />federal definition of wetlands that are under the jurisdiction of state or federal laws.
<br />Synonymous with wetlands.
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<br />Land disturbance. Activities that can change the physical conditions of landform,
<br />vegetation, and hydrology including, but not limited to, clearing, grading, grubbing,
<br />excavating, filling, logging, and storing of materials.
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<br />Maximum extent practicable. A level of effort to be undertaken where technical
<br />feasibility and financial costs to be incurred are appropriate, as determined by the criteria in
<br />Section R-6.645-D.2 of this Rule, for the probable negative impacts to water quality to be
<br />minimized.
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<br />Minor Recurring Activities. Repetitive construction activities that are performed as
<br />part of an overall work plan and no individual disturbance exceeds more than 500 square feet
<br />of land area and 50 cubic yards of fill or excavated material.
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<br />Permit Holder. The property owner or easement holder of record of the parcel or tax
<br />lot for which construction activities are planned.
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<br />Person. An individual, trust, firm, joint stock company, joint venture, consortium,
<br />commercial entity, partnership, association, corporation, commission, state and any agency
<br />thereof, political subdivision of the state, interstate body or the federal government, including
<br />any agency thereof;
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<br />Related Natural Resources. Natural resources located within or adjacent to the City's
<br />stormwater system, such as waterways, wetlands, and riparian areas, that provide one or
<br />more of the following stormwater functions: flood control, water quality treatment, and
<br />streambank stabilization.
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<br />Routine Maintenance. Activities and practices that are necessary to maintain the
<br />operating capacity, functional integrity, or aesthetics of a place or facility. Routine
<br />maintenance includes, but is not limited to, landscaping, repair of recreation facilities (e.g.,
<br />ball diamonds, play areas, fields), cleaning of stormwater facilities, and patching of streets.
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<br />Sensitive area. Sites that meet the criteria contained in R-6.645-E.l.
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<br />Template. An example of a construction site management plan provided by the City
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<br />Erosion Prevention Administrative Rule R-6.645 - 10
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