5.42.020: OPERATIONS; DISTANCE FROM RESIDENTIAL ZONES:

Subject to any modifications permitted in this chapter, no part of an excavation operation or access road, parking area, office building or crushing, screening, washing, mixing or other type of processing operation, shall be permitted closer than two hundred feet (200') to a residential zone boundary or a subdivision, or within fifty feet (50') of a public highway right of way, except for accessory access roads. (1999 Code)

5.42.030: OPERATIONS; REDUCTION IN DISTANCE PERMITTED WHEN:

Relating to existing operations, the city shall, consistent with the intent of these regulations and where the character of the terrain, of ownership of land, of surrounding development, or other special conditions would justify such modification, permit a reduction in the required yard as specified in section 5.42.050 of this chapter, so as not to impose unreasonable requirements; however, in no case shall the required distances for any excavation or accessory structure be less than fifty feet (50') from a residential zone. (1999 Code)

5.42.040: EXEMPTIONS; COMMERCIAL DISPOSAL OF MATERIALS:

The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any operation that is incident to the legitimate use of the premises. However, when such operation involves the commercial disposal of the material removed, such operation shall be limited to a maximum period of six (6) months. (1999 Code)

5.42.050: EXEMPTIONS; TOPOGRAPHICAL OR OTHER CONDITIONS:

In cases where unusual topographical or other exceptional conditions exist, variations and exemptions from this chapter may be made by the mayor after recommendation by the city planning commission. (1999 Code)

5.42.060: EXEMPTIONS; REMOVAL OF LESS THAN ONE THOUSAND CUBIC YARDS:

Excavation over a six (6) month period of less than one thousand (1,000) cubic yards from a single parcel of land, as recorded in the office of the city recorder, is not subject to the requirements of this chapter. (1999 Code)

5.42.070: EXEMPTIONS; REMOVAL OF SOD:

The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the removal of sod. (1999 Code)