Environmental
Virginia's Erosion and Sediment Control Law requires:
AProperty owners to maintain all existing vegetation
BLand-disturbing activities above a threshold acreage to implement erosion and sediment controls✓ Correct
CAll new construction to use permeable paving
DAll developers to restore wetlands equal to any wetlands disturbed
Explanation
Virginia's Erosion and Sediment Control Law (Code § 62.1-44.15:51 et seq.) requires land-disturbing activities of 10,000 sq ft or more (or less in some localities) to have approved erosion and sediment control plans.
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