1. City of Las Cruces Erosion Control Ordinance
Chapter Wind Erosion Control

2. Why Try to Control Dust? Health Concerns EPA Non-attainment status
PM-10 and PM-2.5
Respiratory issues
Potential for Coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever)
EPA Non-attainment status
Impacts Federal monies
Property damage
Landscaping damage
Doors
Roofs

3. Existing Ordinance Adopted in April 2000.
City’s first attempt at addressing/controlling fugitive dust creation.
Not generally viewed as needed or enforceable
“we live in the desert and the wind blows…”
Contains the mechanics but has several problems:
Lacks clarity of requirements
Dust control plans not well defined
Responsibilities not outlined
RACMS listed but not detailed on how to implement
Enforcement difficult

4. Goal of Proposed Changes
Create an ordinance that effectively mitigates the creation of fugitive dust/dirt.
Define what constitutes a violation of the ordinance.
Outline clear and enforceable control methods.
Require effective control measures for site specific sources.
Ordinance applicable to broad spectrum:
General applicability
Development
Permanently sited sources
Government activities

5. Goal of Proposed Changes
Create a Dust Control Plan template required for applicable activities.
Menu approach with specific applications
Standard format aids in understanding and enforcement
Require to kept on site as well as permit file (as applicable)

6. Issues “One size fits all approach”
Different measures and requirements depending on location and conditions?
Expense of implementing control measures.
Costs impact Private and City activities
Development
Road construction and maintenance
Utilities construction and maintenance
Facilities construction and maintenance
Commercial activities
Enforcement
Training for staff
Proactive vs. Reactive

7. Issues Public input and participation. Develop education component
Efforts to date have been staff driven
Public input needed
Creates ideas, buy-in and understanding
Develop education component
Reasons for control
Methods of control
Raise awareness

8. Next Steps??? Proceed with internal rewrite?
Consider creation of a committee to review ordinance and propose changes?
Maintain existing regulations?