Austin |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 25. LAND DEVELOPMENT. |
Chapter 25-1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES. |
Article 8. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT. |
Division 1. General. |
§ 25-1-288. INSPECTION OF EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROLS AND TREE PROTECTION MEASURES.
(A)
The owner shall request an inspection of erosion and sedimentation controls and tree protection measures after the owner installs the controls and measures.
(B)
The accountable official shall schedule the inspection. The owner, consulting engineer, and contractor shall attend the inspection.
(C)
During the inspection, the owner shall:
(1)
demonstrate that the erosion and sedimentation controls and tree protection measures comply with the City's Environmental Criteria Manual; and
(2)
present a plan to the inspector that includes future erosion and sedimentation controls, drainage, and utility and street layout.
(D)
After two days notice to the owner, the inspector may modify the approved erosion control and construction sequencing if:
(1)
the inspector determines that the plans are inadequate;
(2)
the inspector confirms the determination with the accountable official in the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department; and
(3)
the accountable official provides written approval of the modification.
(E)
The inspector may make minor changes to the erosion control and construction sequencing plans without written approval from an accountable official in the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department if the modification upgrades erosion controls or reflects construction progress.
(F)
Except as provided in Subsection (G), the owner may not begin construction until the accountable official determines that the erosion and sedimentation controls and tree protection measures comply with City requirements.
(G)
If the accountable official does not conduct an inspection on or before the fifth day after receiving a request, the owner may proceed with construction.
Source: Section 13-1-832; Ord. 99-0225-70; Ord. 010329-18; Ord. 031211-11.