Erosion and sediment control is required for all land-disturbing activity in Bristol County. NPDES Construction General Permit applies to 1+ acre sites. Conservation Commission review triggers at wetland buffers.
Land-disturbing activities in Bristol County require erosion and sediment control under local construction stormwater bylaws, MA Stormwater Standards, and federal EPA NPDES Construction General Permit (for sites disturbing 1+ acre). Standard BMPs include silt fencing, straw wattles, compost tubes, erosion control blankets, stabilized construction entrances, and sediment basins. Disturbed areas must be temporarily stabilized within 14 days (per NPDES CGP). Permanent stabilization through vegetation or hardscape required at project completion. Work within 100 feet of wetlands or 200 feet of perennial streams triggers Conservation Commission review under MGL c. 131 §40 (Wetlands Protection Act). Coastal projects face additional MA CZM review. Enhanced requirements apply in impaired watersheds.
Missing erosion controls: stop-work order and fines $250 to $2,500. Sediment discharge to waterways: MassDEP fines $1,000 to $25,000 per day under MGL c. 21 §42. WPA violations: ConCom enforcement orders.
Taunton, MA
Taunton adopted a comprehensive noise ordinance (Chapter 315) on November 2, 2021, prohibiting preventable and unnecessary noise. Noise that annoys or distur...
Taunton, MA
Taunton restricts construction, demolition, alteration, and repair of buildings to 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM under Chapter 315. Work outside these hours requires a ...
Taunton, MA
Taunton's noise ordinance Chapter 315 prohibits keeping any animal or bird that causes frequent or long-continued sounds plainly audible within a noise-sensi...
Taunton, MA
Taunton enforces street parking regulations under its traffic ordinances. Parking lot landscaping is required for lots of 10+ spaces under the zoning code. T...
Taunton, MA
Taunton regulates commercial vehicle parking through traffic and zoning ordinances. Commercial vehicles must comply with general parking rules and zoning dis...
Taunton, MA
Taunton's zoning ordinance Chapter 440 regulates off-street parking and driveways. Rear yard parking areas must be at least 5 feet from adjoining property li...
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