Site Design and Erosion Control ORDINANCES
“The nation that destroys its soil, destroys itself" ~ F.D. Roosevelt
NEW STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND EROSION CONTROL ORDINANCES
On Tuesday, May 16, 2017, the City of Danville passed a revised stormwater management ordinance as well as a new erosion control ordinance. Both become effective May 27, 2017. Please see the New SW & EC Ordinances page for more information. This page will be updated to reflect the new ordinances once they become effective.
SITE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS
Site development stormwater management requirements, along with all other design and permit requirements, can be found on the Engineering & Urban Service's Plan and Permit Review Process page.
CONSTRUCTION SITE EROSION CONTROL
Don't let pollution leave your site!
No one wants to cause polluted runoff. But it happens all too often.
Whether you're a homeowner doing a small job in your back yard, or a large construction contractor, it's your responsibility to ensure you prevent erosion and other forms of pollution at the job site.
The City of Danville ensures that all construction projects which disturb 1 acre or more of ground meet the NPDES requirements set forth in the Clean Water Act, and regulated by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA). If your project needs an NPDES permit, it is your responsibility to implement measures to control the discharge of sediment and other pollutants from your site to prevent them from entering the creek, river or lake downstream.
As part of the NPDES permit from the IEPA (ILR10), your project will need to develop a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), which calls out potential pollutant sources and how they will be controlled, as well as site plans which include temporary and permanent measures (silt fence, sediment basins, check dams, concrete washout areas, temporary and permanent seeding, etc.) to prevent soil and other pollutants from leaving the construction site.
Some of the other requirements of the permit are:
* Having the permit, plans and SWPPP onsite at all times
* Having the applicable documents signed by a responsible party
* Qualified Personnel performing weekly and after-rain event inspections. The City of Danville has developed an inspection report form, which can be printed as one page, double-sided, to facilitate your inspection requirements. This thorough, yet concise report will guide you in inspecting and maintaining your erosion control measures.
* Installing all erosion and sediment control measures per design details and specs. Most E&S BMP details can be found in the Illinois Urban Manual.
* Performing any and all maintenance necessary to prevent erosion and runoff pollution, including maintaining "in good and effective operating conditions, all erosion and sediment control measures and other Best Management Practices"
* Notification to the IEPA at certain times throughout the life of the project
* Retaining records related to your NPDES permit for at least 3 years
See the links below for more information. Your design engineer will be able to help you develop and implement the documents required. Be sure to tell them erosion control and pollution prevention are important to you!
If you have any questions regarding your site or the ILR 10 permit, you can also contact our Stormwater Engineer Colleen Ruhter, P.E. or the Assistant City Engineer Eric Childers.
Whether you're a homeowner doing a small job in your back yard, or a large construction contractor, it's your responsibility to ensure you prevent erosion and other forms of pollution at the job site.
The City of Danville ensures that all construction projects which disturb 1 acre or more of ground meet the NPDES requirements set forth in the Clean Water Act, and regulated by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA). If your project needs an NPDES permit, it is your responsibility to implement measures to control the discharge of sediment and other pollutants from your site to prevent them from entering the creek, river or lake downstream.
As part of the NPDES permit from the IEPA (ILR10), your project will need to develop a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), which calls out potential pollutant sources and how they will be controlled, as well as site plans which include temporary and permanent measures (silt fence, sediment basins, check dams, concrete washout areas, temporary and permanent seeding, etc.) to prevent soil and other pollutants from leaving the construction site.
Some of the other requirements of the permit are:
* Having the permit, plans and SWPPP onsite at all times
* Having the applicable documents signed by a responsible party
* Qualified Personnel performing weekly and after-rain event inspections. The City of Danville has developed an inspection report form, which can be printed as one page, double-sided, to facilitate your inspection requirements. This thorough, yet concise report will guide you in inspecting and maintaining your erosion control measures.
* Installing all erosion and sediment control measures per design details and specs. Most E&S BMP details can be found in the Illinois Urban Manual.
* Performing any and all maintenance necessary to prevent erosion and runoff pollution, including maintaining "in good and effective operating conditions, all erosion and sediment control measures and other Best Management Practices"
* Notification to the IEPA at certain times throughout the life of the project
* Retaining records related to your NPDES permit for at least 3 years
See the links below for more information. Your design engineer will be able to help you develop and implement the documents required. Be sure to tell them erosion control and pollution prevention are important to you!
If you have any questions regarding your site or the ILR 10 permit, you can also contact our Stormwater Engineer Colleen Ruhter, P.E. or the Assistant City Engineer Eric Childers.
ILR10 GENERAL PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
DEVELOPING YOUR STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN
EPA information on Developing Your SWPPP
Stormwater and the Construction Industry - Planning and Implementing Erosion and Sediment Control Practices
Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Field Guide
Stormwater and the Construction Industry - Planning and Implementing Erosion and Sediment Control Practices
Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Field Guide
EROSION CONTROL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
Various erosion and sediment control training and certification programs exist throughout the country. Consider some basic training to fulfil the requirement for "Qualified Personnel" to perform the site inspections in Illinois.
CPESC - Certified Professional in Erosion & Sediment Control
CESSWI - Certified Erosion, Sediment and Stormwater Inspector
CISEC - Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control
Iowa DOT Erosion and Sediment Control Training and Certification Program (1-2 hrs, online)
Maryland Responsible Personnel Certification (4-5 hrs, online)
CPESC - Certified Professional in Erosion & Sediment Control
CESSWI - Certified Erosion, Sediment and Stormwater Inspector
CISEC - Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control
Iowa DOT Erosion and Sediment Control Training and Certification Program (1-2 hrs, online)
Maryland Responsible Personnel Certification (4-5 hrs, online)
Contacts
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Stormwater Engineer
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(217)431-3441
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Eric Childers
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Engineer III
Assistant City Engineer
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(217)431-2385
(217)431-2259
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Emails can be sent to stormwater@cityofdanville.org - We are located at 1155 E Voorhees St. Danville, IL 61832
