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               This chapter is adopted for the purpose(s) of:
               
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                  (1)
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                  Regulating certain land-disturbing activity to control accelerated erosion and sedimentation
                  in order to prevent the pollution of water and other damage to lakes, watercourses,
                  and other public and private property by sedimentation; and
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                  (2)
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                  Establishing procedures through which these purposes can be fulfilled.
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               (Ord. No. 2008-18, 11-17-2008; Ord. No. 2021-10, 10-18-2021)
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