(A) Purpose. Land alteration and grading means the reclaiming of land by depositing or moving material so as to alter the grade. The purpose of these standards is to regulate the alteration or grading of land.
(B) Permit required. A land alteration and grading permit is required for any excavating, filling, grading, or other changes in the land’s topography that results in the movement of 50 cubic yards or more of material.
(C) Permit not required. A land alteration and grading permit is not required for the following, but the city may require the submittal of a grading plan:
(1) Excavation or grading resulting in the movement of less than 50 cubic yards of material;
(2) Grading activities associated with a construction project, provided a building permit is issued;
(3) Grading undertaken in accordance with an approved preliminary plat; or
(4) Driveways permitted in conjunction with an approved building permit.
(Ord. 537, passed 11-8-2004; Am. Ord. 596, passed 2-8-2010)