Englewood combines Chapter 358 soil disturbance controls with Chapter 370 surface drainage rules to govern grading, regrading, and on-site drainage during development.
Grading and drainage activities in Englewood are governed jointly by Chapter 358 (Soil Erosion and Sediment Control; Soil Removal) and Chapter 370 (Stormwater and Surface Drainage). Chapter 370 finds that uncontrolled flow poses a danger to public health and welfare through flooding, soil erosion, and property damage, and requires drainage plans for regulated activities. Chapter 358 requires a certified erosion plan before any soil is disturbed and conditions the certificate of occupancy on City Engineer certification of compliance. Englewood also restricts construction near drainage rights-of-way, prohibiting structures from being constructed, altered, located, or placed too close to drainage canals, brooks, or streams.
Unpermitted grading or improper drainage can trigger stop-work orders, refusal of certificates of occupancy, daily fines, and required restoration of impacted properties or watercourses.
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