No permit shall be issued by the Service Director for the removal of topsoil, earth or dirt from any lots or lands in the City, unless such person owning, renting, leasing or having possession of such lots or lands files with the Service Director a written application therefor, and the application shall contain the following information:
(a) The full name and address of the applicant, and if the applicant is a partnership, the name and address of each of the partners, and if the applicant is a corporation, the names of its principal officers;
(b) The description of the land from which the topsoil, dirt or earth is to be stripped and removed, specifying the quantity of land involved; the description shall be accompanied by a plat plan;
(c) If the applicant is not the owner of the land described, then the names and address of the owner shall be stated and the owner's written consent to the work proposed shall be attached to the application;
(d) Permits for removal of topsoil, earth or dirt shall be issued only upon proof by the applicant that the land is free from any liens, unpaid taxes, assessments and judgments obtained by the City;
(e) The method of stripping and removal to be employed;
(f) The time within which the work shall be commenced and completed;
(g) The type of reseeding or replanting proposed for the land;
(h) The depth of topsoil now on the property, the amount to be removed and the amount to remain;
(i) The method of drainage to be used during the operation and after its completion and the topography of the land after removal therefrom;
(j) The ultimate purpose of the land after removal of the topsoil, earth or dirt;
(k) A statement that the applicant shall bear the expense of the city inspector during the operation under the permit;
(l) The applicant shall furnish a minimum performance bond in the sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000), and an additional bond of five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each acre or fraction thereof included in the permit; and
(m) Such other information as the Director shall deem necessary.
(Ord. 97-1952. Passed 11-24-52.)