Richmond requires an approved Erosion and Sediment Control (E&SC) plan for land-disturbing activities over 2,500 square feet under the Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Law (VA Code 62.1-44.15:51) and local ordinance.
Richmond DPU reviews and approves E&SC plans and inspects active sites. Required BMPs include silt fence, inlet protection, construction entrances, and stabilization within 7 days of final grading. Sites in the CBPA or near RPAs face stricter standards. Certified Responsible Land Disturber (RLD) must be designated on every site. The 2,500 sq ft threshold is lower than Virginia's general 10,000 sq ft trigger because Richmond is in a CBPA locality.
Civil penalties up to 5,000 dollars per violation per day; stop-work orders issued for non-compliance.
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