ARTICLE III. SOIL EROSION, SEDIMENTATION AND POLLUTION CONTROL ORDINANCE
Needs a look
If Ashburn issues its own land-disturbance permits, an outdated ordinance can put that local authority at risk with EPD, and it affects runoff into the ditches and creeks that flood. See the fix
Plain English: what this chapter covers
This is the chapter for overgrown lots, junk cars, run-down houses and condemned buildings. It sets minimum standards for homes and rentals, like working plumbing, heat and hot water, and lays out how the city can take an owner to court, clean up or tear down a property, and put a lien on it. It also covers erosion control for land clearing and construction, protection zones around the city's water wells, and outdoor watering days.
Editor's note— Sections I—X of Ord. No. 12-05, adopted Oct. 4, 2012, amended Art. III in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former Art. III, §§ 38-136—38-145, pertained to similar subject matter, and derived from Ord. No. 04-17, §§ I—X, adopted Aug. 5, 2004.
What's in here
- Sec. 38-136 Title
- Sec. 38-137 Definitions
- Sec. 38-138 Exemptions
- Sec. 38-139 Minimum requirements for erosion, sedimentation and pollution control using best management practices
- Sec. 38-140 Application/permit process
- Sec. 38-141 Inspection and enforcement
- Sec. 38-142 Penalties and incentives
- Sec. 38-143 Education and certification
- Sec. 38-144 Administrative appeal; judicial review
- Sec. 38-145 Effectivity, validity and liability
- Secs. 38-146—38-200 Reserved
This is a plain-English guide, not legal advice. The official code is on Municode and at City Hall. Our copy is from April 30, 2026.
Online: https://jamesburgessleads.com/city-code/PTIICOOR_CH38EN_ARTIIISOERSEPOCOOR
Official version: https://library.municode.com/GA/Ashburn/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH38EN_ARTIIISOERSEPOCOOR
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