The purpose of this Chapter is to regulate, guide, and control development in a manner that is designed to minimize adverse impacts to the properties and public rights-of-way surrounding a development. As such, no person may fill, store or dispose of earth materials; alter an existing land grade, contour or drainage pattern; or perform any other land disturbing activity, without first obtaining a grading permit pursuant to this Chapter. (Ord. 3877, 11-14-2022)