(A) Anyone grading, excavating, filling or removing soil, trees or other vegetation, except for minor changes, such as the filling of small depressions, removal of vegetation which is diseased or endangering the public safety, etc., or paving on any lot or parcel (except the paving of driveways for single- and two-family dwellings) must first obtain a grading and paving permit.
(B) A grading and paving permit may be issued by the Administrative Official after determining that the resulting paving, change in grade or removal of trees and other vegetation in the affected area will be in conformance with all applicable provisions of this chapter and all other applicable ordinances and codes.
(C) This section shall not be construed to prohibit normal excavation or grading incidental to the construction or alteration of a building on the premises for which a building permit has been granted.
(D) Erosion and sedimentation controls for excavation, movement of soil and tree removal shall be planned and applied according to the following:
(1) A site plan shall be submitted which will provide for the proper drainage of surface water from the development so as to prevent flooding of property in the area.
(2) Temporary vegetation and/or mulching shall be used to protect critical areas exposed during development.
(3) The least area of land shall be exposed at any one time during development.
(4) Provisions shall be made to accommodate the increased run-off caused by changed soil and surface conditions during and after development.
(5) Permanent final vegetation and structures shall be installed as soon as practical in the development.
(6) Wherever feasible, natural vegetation shall be retained and protected.
(Ord. 2003-06, passed 3-3-03)