Resolutions-1997-021

Inspections will continue until adequate ground cover is established to control erosion. 10.04 SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION During the development of the subdivision, the subdivider shall be responsible for: A. Disturbance to existing trees and vegetation shall be minimized. All roadways shall be designed to avoid running over the drip lines of any favored trees on the site. The subdivider shall attempt to save all trees, shrubs, and natural grasses. Homeowners will be encouraged to do the same. B. If the grading contractor stops operation for more than 10 days, stabilization seeding will be done on all disturbed surfaces in accordance with the Erosion Control Plan. C. Mulch, fertilizer and seeding guidelines will follow those recommended by the Iowa Department of Transportation current Standard Specifications, and/or recommendations from the local Natural Resources Conservation Service office. D. All disturbed areas in any proposed right-of-way shall be seeded immediately after construction is completed. Erosion control matting shall be installed in construction, measures will be taken to correct the situation. 10.05 HOUSE CONSTRUCTION Lots will be independently sold to homebuilders or individuals for development. During construction of individual homes, the homebuilder or the homeowner will be responsible for the following: A. All temporary stockpiled soils from building operations will be placed in areas of least slope and located away form concentrated flows of water. All excavated materials shall be covered or impounded with staked hay bales or silt fences to prevent soil erosion. B. When needed silt fences will be placed around the construction sites as identified on the Soil Erosion Control Plan. C. All erosion and sediment control measures will be inspected weekly and after each rainfall to locate damages and conduct maintenance operations. D. Crop residue and existing vegetation will be utilized to control sheet and rill erosion within lot boundaries. After any construction is started all disturbed areas will be monitored and seeded as required. E. Individual homeowners will be required to take adequate measures to prevent excessive erosion caused by water runoff from drains, downspouts, or tiles. F. These Soil Conservation practices, detailed above, shall be incorporated into any Covenants and Restrictions pertaining to the land.