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)

5.42.080: EXEMPTIONS; REMOVAL OF TOPSOIL:

The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the removal of topsoil, providing the operation is not closer than ten feet (10') to any property line or to a depth in excess of eighteen inches (18"), or such as to adversely affect the drainage of the area. (1999 Code)

5.42.090: HOURS OF OPERATION; DESIGNATED:

Excavation operations shall not begin before seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. and shall not continue after the hour of six o'clock (6:00) P.M., and no operation shall take place on Sunday or legal holidays. During periods of national or unusual emergency, time and hours of operation may be altered at the discretion of the mayor. (1999 Code)

5.42.100: HOURS OF OPERATION; MODIFICATIONS:

The mayor may, consistent with the intent of these regulations, modify the provisions relative to permitted hours of operation of an excavation operation after notice to interested parties and the holding of a hearing on the matter. (1999 Code)