a. The purpose of this chapter is to establish controls on the earthwork permitted by the Town in the course of, or in conjunction with, construction. The controls are established for reasons of aesthetics, sound soil engineering practice, erosion control, water quality protection and environmental sensitivity.
b. It is the intent of the Town to limit grading operations and to ensure that the public health, safety and welfare are maintained.
c. Nothing in this chapter voids the provisions of Chapter 70 of the Uniform Building Code as adopted by the Town. In the case of a conflict between this chapter and the Uniform Building Code, the more restrictive document will prevail.
d. The provisions of this grading ordinance are not intended to prevent the use of any material or method of construction not specifically prescribed by the grading code provided any such alternate has been approved under this title. The Town Engineer may approve any such alternate up to the time of the certification of the building pad if he finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the provisions of the grading code; and that the material, method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in quality, strength, effectiveness and safety.
e. It is not the intent of this chapter to preclude projects with previous tentative map or grading plan approvals from continuing with the projects as designed prior to adoption of this chapter. Grading plans submitted for review and approval before adoption of this chapter are not subject to the conditions of this chapter.
(Ord. #89-22, §92-8.02)