504 CORRECTION OF CURRENT EROSION PROBLEMS

504.1 In instances where erosion is occurring as the result of natural forces or past land disturbing activities, but in the absence of current land disturbing activities, the Department shall have the authority to inspect the site and to order the property owner to correct the erosion problem.

504.2 Each order to correct existing problems shall specify the general corrective measures to be applied.

504.3 If the problem requires land disturbance for its correction, the owner shall obtain a building permit as required in this chapter.

504.4 The Department shall maintain and provide to homeowners who are required to correct erosion problems information relating to possible sources of financial assistance for the project.

SOURCE: Section 2 of the Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Act of 1977, 0 C Law 2-23, 24 DCR 792 (July 22, 1977), 8 DCRR §8-2:805, Hearth Regulations (1965 Edition).