Board warns contractors on track-out and dust; formal notices possible after warnings

Board members discussed enforcement steps for construction-related track-out and dust during the meeting. When a resident asked whether notices of violation (NOVs) are issued for track-out, staff explained the stepped approach: initial contact and photographic documentation, followed by verbal warnings and, if problems continue, a formal notice of violation letter.

Speaker 1 noted that construction exits must be maintained and cited a sediment-control handbook section requiring removal of sediment rock and cleanup of tracked-off material before the next rain event or within seven days, whichever is shorter. Staff said they first contact contractors by phone and email and that recurring problems will prompt a written NOV.

Speakers also raised enforcement challenges when different subcontractors or one-off deliveries cause repeat problems, making it harder to enforce against a single responsible party. The board described a recent complaint in which dust from a construction site discolored solar panels near the shop; staff told the contractor their water truck was on order and warned more complaints could lead to formal write-ups.

No formal enforcement action was taken at the meeting; staff said they will continue to document incidents, contact contractors and escalate to formal notices if the track-out and dust problems persist.