(a) The requirements under this chapter are in compliance with 327 IAC 15-5 (Rule 5) and apply to all persons meeting the requirements of 327 IAC 15-5-2. In general, this chapter requires the control of polluted runoff from construction and improvement sites with a land disturbance greater than or equal to one acre, or disturbances of less than one acre of land that are part of a larger common plan of development or sale if the larger common plan will ultimately disturb one acre or more of land.
(b) The requirements under this chapter do not apply to persons who are involved in agricultural land disturbing activities or forest harvesting activities.
(c) The requirements under this chapter do not apply to the following activities, provided other applicable permits contain provisions requiring immediate implementation of soil erosion control measures:
(1) Landfills that have been issued a certification of closure under 329 IAC 10;
(2) Coal mining activities permitted under IC 14-34;
(3) Municipal solid waste landfills that are accepting waste pursuant to a permit issued by the department under 329 IAC 10 that contains equivalent stormwater requirements, including the expansion of the landfill boundaries and construction of new cells either within or outside the original solid waste permit boundary.
(d) In addition to the requirements of this chapter, post construction runoff control plans shall be developed in accordance with the town’s stormwater quality management plan, the state of Indiana Stormwater Quality Manual, and the city of Indianapolis Stormwater Design and Construction Specifications Manual in order to ensure that established water quality standards will be maintained during and after development of the site and that post construction runoff levels are consistent with any local and regional watershed plans. By reference, the following portions of the city of Indianapolis Stormwater Design and Construction Specifications Manual (CISWDCSM), as adopted July 25, 2001 by the Indianapolis Department of Public Works, are incorporated into this chapter:

(e) In general, the post construction runoff control plan includes permanent erosion, sediment, and runoff control measures that focus on reduction of total suspended solids (TSS) and other pollutants typical of parking lots, rooftops, driveways, and other developed areas.
The erosion and sediment control plan (refer to town Ordinance No. 1027) addresses temporary control measures for the reduction of sediment migration during construction activities. Most of the measures often included in an erosion and sediment control plan are not intended for permanent installation, such as silt fences and straw bales. Vegetation installed prior to or during construction to alleviate sediment migration and erosion may be retained at the site after construction, pending approval by the town. In addition, some acceptable BMPs (refer to Section 13.52.050(c) of this chapter) may be constructed for use during construction activities and retained at the site for permanent use once construction has been completed. (Ord. 1044 §3, 2005).