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§ 8-22 MARTINSVILLE CODE (c) Where land-disturbing activities involve lands under the jurisdiction of the city and Henry County, a plan shall be submitted to both jurisdictions for review and approval or may be submitted to the board for approval. (d) In order to prevent further erosion, the building official may require submission and approval of a conservation plan for any land identified as an erosion impact area. (Ord. of 2-23-82, §§ 3.2-3.4; Ord. No. 90-15, 11-27-90) State law reference--Control plan required, Code of Virginia, § 21-89.6. Sec. 8-23. Review and approval or disapproval. (a) The building official shall have the responsibility of reviewing and approving erosion and sediment control plans submitted under this article. During his review of any plan, he shall consult with the city engineer and other personnel or the Virginia Polytechnic Institute Extension Service for technical advice and assistance. (b) In determining the adequacy of a plan, the building official shall be guided by the requirements, standards and recommendations contained in this chapter and the 1980 Edition of the Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook, as amended. (c) A plan shall be approved, within forty-five (45) days from receipt thereof by the building official, if the plan meets the requirements of the board's regulations. (d) If a plan is disapproved, within forty-five (45) days from the receipt thereof, the building official shalj specify, in writing, such modifications, terms and conditions as will permit ap- proval of the plan and communicate these requirements to the applicant. (e) If no action is taken by the building official within forty-five (45) days of the receipt of a plan, the plan shall be deemed approved and a land-disturbing permit shall be issued under article III of this chapter. (Ord. of 2-23-82, § 3.3; Ord. No. 90-15, 11-27-90) State law reference-Approval or disapproval of control plans, Code of Virginia, § 21- 89.6. See. 8-24. Changing approved plan. An approved plan may be changed: (1) Where inspection has revealed the inadequacy of the plan to accomplish the erosion and sediment control objectives of the plan; or (2) When the person responsible for carrying out the approved plan finds that, because of changed circumstances or for other reasons, the approved plan cannot be effectively carried out, and proposed amendments to the plan, consistent with the requirements of the regulations, are agreed upon by the building official and the person responsible for carrying out the plan. No changes in time sequence greater than one year shall be granted. Postponement of any work included in an approved plan for longer than one year shall require the applicant to receive a new permit for this work. (Ord. of 2-23-82, § 3.5; Ord. No. 90-15, 11-27-90) State law reference-Similar provisions, Code of Virginia, § 21-89.6. Supp. No. 24 496