(A) If, at any stage of the grading, the City Engineer or Superintendent of Public Works determines by inspection that the nature of the formation is such that further work as authorized by an existing permit is likely to imperil any property, public way, watercourse or drainage structure, he or she may require, as a condition to allowing the work to be done, that reasonable safety precautions be taken to avoid the likelihood of peril. Special precautions may include, but shall not be limited to, specifying a more level exposed slope; construction of additional drainage facilities, berms, terracing, compaction, leveling or cribbing; installation of plant material for erosion control; and reports of a registered engineering geologist whose recommendations may be made requirements for further work.
(B) Where it appears that storm damage may result because the grading is not complete, work may be stopped and the permittee required to install temporary planting to control erosion, install temporary structures or take other measures as may be required to protect adjoining property or the public safety. On large operations or where unusual site conditions prevail, the City Engineer or Superintendent of Public Works may specify the time of starting grading and time of completion or may require that the operations be conducted in specific stages to ensure completion of protective measures or devices prior to the advent of seasonal rains.
(Prior Code, § 156.23) (Ord. 2419, passed 10-24-1978)