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MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ADMINISTRATIVE RULE R-6.645 <br /> R-6.645-A Purpose and Intent. <br /> 1. u ose. These rules implement Sections 6.625 to 6.645 of the Eugene Code, 1971, <br /> j I~which were adopted to restrict the discharge of sediments or other construction related materials, <br /> including hazardous substances, into the City's stormwater system in order to: <br /> 1.1 Prevent or minimize, to the maximum extent possible, negative impacts to <br /> adjacent properties, water quality and related natural resources resulting from construction <br /> activities; and <br /> i <br /> 1.2 Maintain the capacity of the City's stormwater system by minimizing <br /> sedimentation. <br /> 2. ntent. The intent of these rules, in implementing sections 6.625 to 6.645 of the <br /> .Eugene Code, 1971, is to ensure that construction related activities prevent or minimize erosion, <br /> ,sedimentation, and other stormwater related problems identified in subsection 1 above. To carry-out <br /> ;the intent of the these rules, it is the goal of the City' s erosion prevention program to review and <br /> i; respond to all erosion permit applications in a timely manner so that these provisions do not increase <br /> 'the time frame for issuing other permits. These rules are designed to provide developers and <br /> `property owners with broad discretion for addressing potential impacts of construction related <br /> <br /> ~rr` <br /> activities, so Iong as the erosion prevention measures achieve the desired outcomes. These rules <br /> therefore do not specify or mandate the use of certain erosion prevention measures, and instead, <br /> ~ provide applicants with flexibility to choose or design erosion prevention measures subject to review <br /> j by the City. The issuance of an erosion prevention permit by the City will not necessarily reflect <br /> concurrence by the City that the proposed measures will work. Instead, the City's review may be <br /> 'more limited in many cases, relying on the certification of the owners' certified professional that the <br /> ~ proposed measures will achieve the mandated outcomes. In such cases, the City's review may be <br /> limited to making an evaluation that the proposed measures address anticipated impacts. Where the <br /> City is uncertain about the likely success of the proposed measures, the City may issue the permit, <br /> and monitor the site to determine whether the measures are achieving the outcomes. If the erosion <br /> ~ prevention measures have not been successful in achieving those outcomes, the City will require <br /> I ~ compliance. ' <br /> i <br /> j R.-6.645-B Definitions. <br /> 'I <br /> In additions to the definitions contained in Sections 6.405 and 6.625 to 6.645 of the Eugene <br /> !Cade, 1971, as used herein, the following words and phrases mean: <br /> i <br /> Adjacent property. Property where erosion and/or sedimentation or construction <br /> Erosion Prevention Administrative Rule R-6.645 - 7 <br /> <br />