(A) Under this subchapter, LAND RECLAMATION is the reclaiming of land by depositing materials so as to elevate the grade.
(B) All LAND RECLAMATION shall be controlled under the provisions of the State Uniform Building Code and this chapter, and shall meet the following minimum standards:
(1) The deposit of any fill shall be permitted by conditional use permit only, in all districts;
(2) The smallest amount of bare ground is exposed for as short a time as feasible;
(3) Temporary ground cover is used, and permanent ground cover, such as sod, is planted;
(4) Methods to prevent erosion and trap sediment are employed;
(5) Fill is stabilized to accepted engineering standards;
(6) Final slopes for cut slopes should be a maximum of 1:1, or 100%; fill slope 3:1 or 30%; and grade or construction slope 5:1 or 20%;
(7) A plan for control of egress and ingress must be approved by the city; and
(8) Dust control must be provided in an acceptable manner and approved by the city.
(Ord. 199, passed 2-7-2000)