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CHAPTER 927 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL 927.01 PURPOSE AND SCOPE A. The purpose of this regulation is to establish technically feasible and economically reasonable standards to achieve a level of erosion and sediment control that will minimize damage to property and degradation of water resources, and will promote and maintain the health and safety of the citizens of the City of North Olmsted: B. This regulation will: (1) Allow development while minimizing increases in erosion and sedimentation. (2) Reduce water quality impacts to receiving water resources that may be caused by new development, redevelopment, grading, or clearing activities. C. This regulation applies to all parcels used or being developed, either wholly or partially, for new or relocated projects involving highways, underground cables, or pipelines; subdivisions or larger common plans of development; industrial, commercial, institutional, or residential projects; building activities on farms; redevelopment activities; general clearing. 927.02 DEFINITIONS The definitions contained in Ohio Environmental Protection Agency ("Ohio EPA")'s Construction General Permit entitled "Authorization for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Construction Activity under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System" in effect at the time a permit is applied for under this chapter shall apply to this chapter, and the following definitions shall also apply: For purpose of this regulation, the following terms shall have the meaning herein indicated: A. ABBREVIATED STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (ABBREVIATED SWP3): The written document that sets forth the plans and practices to be used to meet the requirements of this regulation for sites disturbing 0.1 (one-tenth) to one (1) acre of land. B. ACRE: A measurement of area equaling 43,560 square feet. C. ADMINISTRATOR: The person or entity having the responsibility and duty of administering and ensuring compliance with this regulation.