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Sussex County introduces ordinance to strengthen sediment control and limit disturbance for new development
Summary
Council introduced a multi‑chapter ordinance to tighten sediment capture practices, limit the amount of land that can be disturbed at one time, and clarify buffer rules. Engineering staff described a site scoring approach that uses slope, upstream drainage area and distance to tidal waters to determine when enhanced sediment controls are required.
Sussex County Council introduced on Oct. 21 a proposed ordinance that would amend multiple chapters of the county code to strengthen sediment control and stormwater management requirements for new development.
County engineering staff described the package as three primary changes: (1) an early‑stage, site scoring algorithm that identifies projects requiring enhanced sediment capture practices; (2) restrictions on the limit of disturbance and phasing so that large bare‑earth areas are not exposed at once; and (3) tighter rules on buffer averaging so sensitive areas are not concentrated. The scoring relies on inputs such as…
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