Knox County |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 26. ENVIRONMENT |
Article VI. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT |
Division 5. EROSION PREVENTION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL |
§ 26-251. Off-site sedimentation prevention.
Adequate erosion prevention and sediment control measures shall be employed for all land disturbing activities in conformance with the provisions of this article and guidance materials referenced herein to minimize erosion and prevent off-site sedimentation. Land disturbing or construction activities that do not employ erosion prevention and sediment controls in conformance with this article and that cause off-site sedimentation or sediment discharges to waters of the state or onto adjacent properties shall be in violation of this article.
(Ord. No. O-07-12-101, § 2(§ 7.1), 1-28-08)