Section
12.20.010 Definitions
12.20.020 Permit required to excavate or fill; exceptions
12.20.030 Permit application; contents; filing
12.20.040 Permit application; filing fee
12.20.050 Application; investigation; permit issuance or denial
12.20.060 Investigation; criteria
12.20.070 Investigation; use of services of Town Engineer; additional fees
12.20.080 Permit to move over 100 cubic yards; required findings for approval
12.20.090 Permit; notice of issuance or denial; appeal
12.20.100 Appeal; hearing
12.20.110 Bond and certificate of insurance
12.20.120 Conditions and requirements; generally
12.20.130 Slope of sides of excavation or fill
12.20.140 Permit suspension or revocation
12.20.150 Permit expiration; issuance of supplemental permits
12.20.160 Compliance with other code provisions
12.20.170 Enforcement; appointment of deputies
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
EXCAVATION. The cutting, grading, digging or removal of earth or natural materials in a manner as to change natural or existing terrain.
FILL. The placing, carrying or depositing of earth or natural materials in a manner as to change the natural or existing terrain.
OWNER. Any person who owns the fee simple title, equitable interest or easement rights to real property.
(Prior Code, § 12.20.010)
It is unlawful for any person to make or cause or permit to be made any excavation or fill in the town, except in accordance with a permit issued as specified in this chapter; provided that, no permit shall be required to fill or excavate:
(A) By any public utility;
(B) Where less than two cubic yards of earth or material are moved; and
(C) Where grading for a building site is being made for the purpose of immediate construction of a building or improvements thereon, for which a building permit has been issued, if, in the opinion of the Building Inspector, evidenced by a statement on the aforementioned building permit, no hazard to property rights of the town or of adjoining land owners will be encountered or created by the work of excavation.
(Prior Code, § 12.20.020)
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