Colorado Springs requires erosion and sediment control plans for all land disturbance over 1 acre (CS Drainage Criteria Manual) and El Paso County requires ESC plans for disturbance over 1/2 acre (LDC Chapter 6). Waldo Canyon and Black Forest burn scars add post-fire controls. CDPHE CDPS stormwater permit (COR-400000) required.
Erosion and sediment control (ESC) in El Paso County is regulated under overlapping federal, state, and local frameworks. All construction sites disturbing 1+ acre require coverage under CDPHE Stormwater Construction General Permit (COR-400000) and a Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP). Colorado Springs Drainage Criteria Manual and El Paso County LDC Chapter 6 require ESC plans for disturbances over 1 acre (city) and 1/2 acre (county). Best Management Practices (BMPs) include silt fencing, straw wattles, erosion control blankets, hydroseeding, stabilized construction entrances, concrete washouts, and sediment basins. Inspections occur weekly and after significant storm events (0.5+ inch rainfall in 24 hours). Disturbed areas must be stabilized within 14 days of inactivity. The Waldo Canyon Fire (2012, 18,247 acres) and Black Forest Fire (2013, 14,280 acres) burn scars continue to require specialized post-fire erosion controls — straw wattles, sediment basins, and re-vegetation. Permanent stabilization via vegetation or hardscape required within 1 year of substantial completion. Pikes Peak region's granitic soils, steep slopes, and monsoon rains amplify erosion risk. Fountain Creek watershed settlement adds compliance rigor. Manitou Springs faces unique post-Waldo erosion controls protecting Ruxton Creek corridor.
Missing erosion controls: PPRBD stop-work order and fines $250-$2,500. CDPHE sediment discharge to waterways: $1,000-$25,000 per day per violation (COR-400000 enforcement). Failure to stabilize: daily fines until corrected.
Fountain, CO
Construction noise in Fountain is governed by C.R.S. §25-12-103 state noise standards. Construction during industrial-zone dB limits is allowed; work outside...
Fountain, CO
Fountain enforces noise control under its municipal code (available via Municode). The Colorado state noise framework (C.R.S. §25-12-103) establishes baselin...
Fountain, CO
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Fountain, CO
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Fountain, CO
Fountain does not have a publicly documented citywide RV street parking ban like Colorado Springs. El Paso County general parking standards may apply. On pri...
Fountain, CO
Colorado state law (C.R.S. §42-4-1204) and Fountain's traffic code limit large commercial vehicle parking in residential areas. Heavy trucks (typically GVWR ...
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