(A) (1) A minor grading and excavation permit may be issued by the Comptroller for proposed projects of a minor nature. Factors used by the Comptroller in determining if a project is of a minor nature include, without limitation, the following:
(a) The development will disturb an area of land less than one-half an acre and result in less than 500 cubic yards of earth movement;
(b) The project will limit the establishment of impervious surfaces to a maximum of 5,000 square feet and will provide for the control of runoff from such surfaces;
(c) The project will not damage structures on or adjacent to the site;
(d) The project will not obstruct or block the drainage of waterways and channels;
(e) The project will not impair significant natural vegetation, biological habitats, public views, or other sensitive natural resources; or
(f) The project consists purely of land leveling.
(2) Such a permit shall require the applicant to adhere to the provisions of the approved site map, grading plan and erosion control plan and to any additional site specific conditions, with written justification for each, as required by the Comptroller in order for the project to conform to the standards set forth in this chapter. Such conditions may include but are not limited to drainage provisions, tree preservation and landscaping requirements and erosion and sediment control measurers.
(B) The application for a minor grading and excavation permit shall be made in writing on a form prescribed by the Comptroller and shall include all information, plans and maps deemed necessary for a comprehensive review of the project by the village. The application must be signed and certified by the owner of the property, or by an authorized agent. The application shall be accompanied by scaled drawings, and the permit application fee. The Comptroller may, in his or her sole and absolute discretion, waive portions of the application requirements or require additional information as needed. The application for a minor grading and drainage permit shall include, without limitation, the following:
(1) A vicinity map showing the relationship of the site to the surrounding properties, area roads, and natural and geographic features;
(2) A site map to include the exterior boundaries of the property, adjacent roads, existing and proposed structures, easements, location and type of any existing and proposed on-site sewage disposal system, major landmarks, stream alignments, contour intervals, soils description and all appropriate geologic information;
(3) A grading plan indicating elevations, dimensions, quantity, location and the extent of the proposed grading and a schedule for construction activities. The grading plan shall also include a report showing the extent and manner of tree cutting and vegetation clearing and disposal, provisions for stockpiling topsoil used in revegetation of the site, plans for replacement of treas that have been cut and plans for temporary and final revegetation of the site; and
(4) An erosion control plan which indicates necessary land treatment, structural measures and timing requirements which will effectively minimize soil erosion and sedimentation.
(Ord. 7-50, passed 7-18-07)