(A) Grading, filling, excavating or otherwise changing the topography landward of the ordinary high water mark shall not be conducted without a grading permit from the Zoning Administrator. A grading permit may be issued only if:
(1) Slopes greater than 12% (12 feet vertical rise in 100 horizontal feet) are preserved to the greatest extent possible;
(2) Earthmoving, erosion, vegetative cutting, draining or filling of wetlands and the destruction of natural amenities is minimized;
(3) The smallest amount of ground is exposed for as short a time as feasible;
(4) During construction, temporary ground cover, such as mulch is used and permanent ground cover, such as sod, is planted upon completion;
(5) Methods to prevent erosion and trap sediment are employed; and
(6) Fill is stabilized to accepted engineering standards.
(B) A separate grading and filling permit is not required for grading, filling or excavating the minimum area necessary for a structure, sewage disposal system and private road and parking area undertaken pursuant to a validly issued building permit.
(Prior Code, § 12-705)