(A) No person, firm or corporation may disturb, change or reshape existing topography in conjunction with building construction, site grading or landscaping without first applying for a grading permit from the City Surveyor and Engineer. Site grading or landscape work undertaken as part of required subdivision improvements, in accordance with plans approved by the City Surveyor and Engineer, shall not be subject to the provisions of this chapter.
(B) When the City Surveyor and Engineer determines that the proposed work is of sufficient scope to require a grading plan, a grading plan shall be submitted to the City Surveyor and Engineer showing that the proposed site grading, landscaping or building shall not adversely affect or change drainage patterns on adjacent property; shall also show erosion control measures, if required, to prevent siltation of downstream properties and drainage facilities; and shall also show how site grading and landscaping shall not adversely affect the principal usage of the site.
(C) Building permits shall not be issued for any structure, construction or addition until a grading plan, or revision to an existing grading plan, is approved by the City Surveyor and Engineer or until a waiver of permit and a waiver of plan submittal has been issued by the City Surveyor and Engineer as provided herein.
(D) The provisions of this chapter shall govern undeveloped properties where erosion sedimentation problems exist as determined by the City Surveyor and Engineer.
(Prior Code, § 2-155) (Ord. 92-27, passed 6-1-1992)