(A) Generally. The grading permit shall be denied if the proposed work cannot be designed or performed in accordance with this chapter and any other applicable ordinances, rules, regulations, or conditions.
(B) Creation of hazard. The grading permit shall be denied if the proposed work may constitute a hazard to property, result in debris being deposited on any public street or public way, result in severely impacting the quality of downstream receiving waters of the United States, or interfere with any existing drainage course. If it can be shown to the satisfaction of the City Engineer/Public Works Director that the hazard can be sufficiently mitigated by the construction of retaining structures, buttress fills, drainage devices, water quality controls or devices, or by other means, the City Engineer/Public Works Director may issue a grading permit with the condition that such mitigation measures be performed.
(C) Geologic or flood hazard. The grading permit shall be denied if the land area for which grading is proposed is subject to geological or flood hazard to the extent that no reasonable amount of corrective work can eliminate or sufficiently reduce the hazard to human life or property.
(Ord. 2022-364, passed 11-16-2022)