A. If, at any stage of grading, the public works director determines by inspection that the nature of the formation is such that further work is likely to imperil any property, public way, watercourse or drainage structure, he may require, as a condition to allowing the work to be done, that such reasonable safety precautions be taken as is considered advisable to avoid likelihood of such peril. Such precautions may include, but shall not be limited to, specifying a more level exposed slope, construction of additional drainage facilities, berms, terracing, compaction, or cribbing, installation of plant materials for erosion control, and reports of a registered soils engineer and/or of an accomplished engineer geologist whose recommendation may be made requirements for further work.
B. Where it appears that storm damage may result from work performed under this chapter, the public works director may direct that the developer take such measures as may be necessary to protect adjoining property or the public safety. On large operations or where unusual site conditions prevail, the public works director may specify the time at which grading may proceed and the time of completion or may require that the operation be conducted in specific stages so as to ensure completion of protective measures or devices prior to the advent of seasonal rains. (Ord. 754, 2016)