Ordinance 505, Amending Chapter 12.44 of the City Code Relating to Construction Site Runoff Control

The proposed ordinance updates Chapter 12.44 of the Spring Lake Park City Code to align with current Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) construction stormwater regulations. It establishes comprehensive standards for erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, and pollution prevention on construction sites. The ordinance requires applicants conducting land-disturbing activities of one acre or more (or part of a larger common development) to obtain coverage under the MPCA’s NPDES/SDS Construction Stormwater Permit, submit a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), and comply with best management practices for site stabilization, inspection, maintenance, and post-construction treatment. It also outlines enforcement procedures and penalties for noncompliance to protect water quality and public health