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present imminent and substantial danger to the environment, or to the health or welfare of persons, or to the storm sewer system or waters of the state. If the violator fails to comply with a suspension order issued in an emergency, the city may take such steps as deemed necessary to prevent or minimize damage to the storm sewer system or waters of the state, or to minimize danger to persons. (2) 2.Suspension due to the detection of illicit discharge. Any person discharging to the storm sewer system in violation of this article may have their storm sewer system access terminated if such termination would abate or reduce an illicit discharge. A person commits an offense if the person reinstates storm sewer system access to premises terminated pursuant to this section, without the prior approval of the city. Ord. (A) Applicability 1.A City approved Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and/or Land Disturbance Permit shall be required prior to any construction or grading activity that meets any of the criteria immediately below, unless otherwise exempted in this ordinance. a.Construction or grading activity involving between 5,000 square feet and one (1) acre of land disturbance area. b.When any land disturbance project proposes to disturb between 5,000 square feet and one (1) acre of land area, a land disturbance permit is required. Additionally, the applicant shall prepare a stormwater management plan which will be reviewed by the City Engineer, or their designee to determine if permanent stormwater management is required. c.Any construction or grading activity, regardless of size, that the City determines is likely to cause an adverse impact to an environmentally sensitive area or other property. Construction or grading activity that exceeds one (1) acre of land disturbance and is subject to NPDES Construction Stormwater General Permit regulations is considered in compliance with this section with an approved NPDES coverage card. Proof of NPDES coverage and the approved SWPPP shall be provided to the City prior to construction. NPDES compliance shall be maintained through the duration of the project. In the event that the NPDES permit is closed or expired, Land Disturbance Permit regulations shall be followed until a final certificate of occupancy has been provided by the City, as applicable in accordance with the development’s zoning classification. Instances of non-compliance with NPDES regulations are subject to the City’s enforcement procedures described at the end of this section. (B) Exemptions 1.The following activities shall be exempt from all of the requirements of this ordinance: a.Emergency work necessary to protect life, limb, or property. b.Routine agricultural activity such as tilling, planting, harvesting, and associated activities. Other agricultural activities are not exempt including activities such as construction of structures. (C) Land Disturbance Permit Review Process 1.Application review Page 11