1363.02 DUMPING PERMIT.

   Any person desiring to dump or to allow dumping upon any property owned by them shall first apply for and obtain a permit from the Bureau of Buildings, Inspections, Licenses and Permits. Such permit shall be issued only in accordance with the following terms and conditions:

   (a)   The application shall contain the name and address of the property owner and a complete description of the property where the dumping is to occur.

   (b)   No materials other than those specified above shall be dumped or placed on such property.

   (c)   The property owner shall file a finished grade plan approved by the City Engineer and in accordance with the Storm Water Regulations of the City.

   (d)   The property owner shall solely be responsible for the type of material placed or dumped upon his property and shall immediately remove any material not permitted in Section 1363.01.

   (e)   The property owner shall deposit with the City a surety bond, certified check or cashier's check or cash in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000) as a guarantee for the faithful performance of his responsibility under this section. In the event the property owner fails to comply with the duties and responsibilities of this section, the City may perform the same and the costs thereof shall be charged against such bond. Upon completion or upon expiration of the dumping permit, the bond or portion remaining thereof shall be returned to the property owner.

   (f)   A permit under this section shall be in force and valid for a period of one year from the date of issuance, unless the permit is revoked for violations of this section.

   (g)   The fee for each permit issued under this section shall be fifty dollars ($50.00).

      (Ord. 87-095. Passed 4-21-87.)

1363.03 ENFORCEMENT.

   Should the City determine that any of the provisions of a dumping permit are being violated, notice shall be given to the permit holder to correct the same. Should the permit holder fail to correct the noted violations within five workdays, the permit shall be revoked and the bond or portion thereof shall be forfeited.

(Ord. 87-095. Passed 4-21-87.)

1363.04 INTERPRETATION.

   This chapter shall apply only to dumping which is intended to raise the elevation of the ground and shall not apply to any filling or dumping incidental to agricultural or landscaping purposes that does not result in a significant change in the topography of the property.

(Ord. 87-095. Passed 4-21-87.)

1363.99 PENALTY.

   Whoever violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree for the first offense and a misdemeanor of the third degree for each subsequent offense. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense.