(a) An applicant for an escarpment permit shall request a preapplication conference with the escarpment area review committee. The purpose of the conference is to determine what information must be submitted with the permit application to allow a complete evaluation of the proposed project. After the conference, the committee shall advise the director of its findings and recommendations.
(b) After the preapplication conference, the applicant shall submit an application for an escarpment permit to the director. The application must be on a form approved by the director and be signed by the owner of the property. Except as otherwise provided in this division, the following items must be provided as part of the application:
(1) The name and address of:
(A) the owner(s) of the property; and
(B) the person(s) who prepared the plans and drawings submitted.
(2) A general vicinity map of the proposed development site.
(3) A one inch = 100 feet scale site plan showing details of the terrain and area drainage. This site plan must be a contour map with two-foot contour intervals.
(4) A one inch = 50 feet scale cross section and plan review of any proposed structures.
(5) Results of the slope stability analysis required under Section 51A-5.205.
(6) The soil erosion control plan required under Section 51A-5.206.
(7) The grading plan required under Section 51A-5.207.
(8) The vegetation plan required under Section 51A-5.208.
(9) Financial assurance in the form of a letter of credit, a performance bond, or other instrument payable to the city of Dallas for all improvements related to the required soil erosion control, grading, and vegetation plans to insure that funds are available to the city to implement those plans if the developer fails to implement them.
(10) A performance and maintenance bond for each private development contract for the construction of public infrastructure improvements.
(11) One inch = 100 feet scale transparent overlay drawings of the required soil erosion control, grading, and vegetation plans such that a composite map can be created by combining the overlay drawings and the site plan required under Subsection (b)(3).
(12) Cost estimates and timetables for implementation and completion of work specified in the required soil erosion control, grading, and vegetation plans.
(13) Any other information that the director determines to be necessary to allow for a complete evaluation of the proposed project.
(c) If the director determines that one or more of the items listed in Subsection (b) is not necessary to allow for a complete review of the proposed project, he shall waive the requirement that the item or items be provided.
(d) All plans, drawings, and specifications submitted as part of an application for an escarpment permit must comply with the requirements of this chapter and all applicable ordinances, rules, and regulations of the city of Dallas.
(e) Upon submission by the applicant of a complete application for an escarpment permit, the director shall forward copies of all materials submitted to the escarpment area review committee for consideration. Upon review of all materials submitted, the committee shall furnish the director a written report containing its recommendations and comments concerning the proposed project. The director shall consider the committee’s report before making a decision to grant or deny the escarpment permit.
(f) If the application and other materials submitted show that the proposed project complies with the requirements of this chapter and all applicable ordinances, rules, and regulations of the city of Dallas, the director shall issue an escarpment permit and forward the application to the building official for further action. Otherwise, the director shall deny the escarpment permit.
(g) The building official shall not issue a building permit for any project for which an escarpment permit is required unless the director has first issued an escarpment permit authorizing the work.
(h) The director may not authorize any disturbance of the land for development purposes until both the required soil erosion control and grading plans have been submitted and approved. After the approval of both of these plans, the director may issue a limited permit to authorize clearing and grubbing.
(i) A decision made by the director to grant or deny an escarpment permit may be appealed to the board of adjustment in the same manner that appeals are made from decisions of the building official.
(j) An inspector from the department shall monitor all development for which an escarpment permit is required to ensure compliance with the approved plans, the requirements of this chapter, and all applicable ordinances, rules, and regulations of the city of Dallas. (Ord. Nos. 19455; 25047; 26000; 28073)