An erosion control permit under Section III.C. shall be obtained before any person commences a land disturbing or land development activity, pursuant to the applicability and exemption provisions of Section 17.12-1. The type of erosion control permit and the information required for approval will be based on the total area of land disturbance. A site less than one (1) acre of total land disturbance shall be in accordance with Section 17.13-2 and a site greater than or equal to one (1) acre of total land disturbance shall be in accordance with Section 17.13-3. [Code § 17.13-1.]