(A) If the grading project includes the movement of earth material to or from the site in an amount considered substantial by the Director of Public Works, the permittee shall submit the haul route for review and approval by the Public Works Department. Alternate routes or special requirement in consideration of the possible impact on the adjacent community environment, or effect on the public right-of-way itself, may be prescribed by the Director of Public Works as a condition of the grading permit. The haul route shall be approved prior to issuance of a grading permit. The haul route or the following note shall be shown on the grading plan: This plan is not an approved grading plan without an attached haul route plan approved by the Director of Public Works.
(B) Deviation from this designated haul route shall constitute a violation of the conditions of the permit issued under this chapter. When the Director of Public Works does specify a route, he or she shall do so in writing and shall notify the city police department that the haul route has been specified.
(C) The Director of Public Works may further specify load limits where, in his or her opinion, the standard load capacity of vehicles used in such hauling would cause excessive damage to streets on the designated route. Any grading or hauling contractor moving earth material in violation of this chapter shall be financially responsible for any damage to the public streets done by the hauling vehicles, and shall pay to the city the cost, as determined by the Director of Public Works, of repairing such damage.
(D) At least 24 hours before hauling is to commence, the applicant shall also be required to notify the city police department and the Director of Public Works. The Police Department or Director of Public Works may require traffic control devices to be provided by the applicant where reasonably necessary to protect the health, safety and general welfare.
(E) The permit may specify other conditions, including the posting of cash bond, which may be shown necessary in order to minimize disruption of normal traffic activities and public inconvenience, and to prevent or minimize damage to public or private streets or improvements.
(Ord. 1449, passed 10-19-05)