Erosion and sediment control plans are required for any land disturbance of 1 acre or more, with BMPs like silt fencing, inlet protection, and stabilized construction entrances mandatory.
Aurora City Code and the Aurora Storm Drainage Criteria Manual require erosion and sediment control (ESC) plans for construction projects disturbing 1 acre or more. Required BMPs include perimeter silt fencing, inlet protection on storm drains, stabilized construction entrances to prevent track-out onto streets, sediment traps or basins, and temporary seeding of disturbed areas. Smaller projects must still prevent sediment from leaving the site. City inspectors conduct routine site visits; non-compliance can result in stop-work orders and fines.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Aurora code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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