A. General Requirement: No person may fill, store or dispose of earth materials; alter an existing land grade, contour or drainage pattern; or perform any other land disturbing activity without first obtaining a grading permit pursuant to this chapter.
B. Specific Projects Requiring A Permit: Projects that require a grading permit shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Construction of new homes or buildings;
2. Construction of new garages or auxiliary structures that change ten percent (10%) or more of the existing structure's footprint;
3. Installation of inground swimming pools;
4. Construction of an addition to an existing structure that changes ten percent (10%) or more of the existing structure's footprint;
5. Landscaping that changes the grade of the site such that existing drainage flows will be altered;
6. Any project that includes the creation of a foundation; and
7. Demolition of any building or structure. (Ord. O2008-46, 8-12-2008)