(A) Excavation, placement, or movement of less than 50 cubic yards of dirt outside of shoreland areas shall not require the issuance of a permit.
(B) Excavation, placement, or movement of more than 50 cubic yards of dirt or fill materials on nonshoreland property shall require the issuance of a permit from the Zoning Administrator.
(C) The permit may be granted subject to the conditions that:
(1) The smallest amount of bare ground is exposed for as short a time as feasible;
(2) Within a reasonable amount of time, temporary ground cover, such as mulch, is used and permanent ground cover, such as sod, is planted;
(3) Methods to prevent erosion and trap sediment are employed; and
(4) Fill is stabilized to accepted engineering standards.
(D) The following exceptions to the permitting requirements listed in this section shall apply to the nonshoreland areas:
(1) Excavation for basements associated with permitted construction activities, subject to review and approval of the City Building Official;
(2) Filling associated with driveways not within the shore impact zones or within floodplains; and
(3) Placement of topsoil for yards or gardens not exceeding 12 inches of materials.
(Prior Code, § 13.67)