J112.1 General. All parties performing grading operations, under a grading permit issued by the Building Official, shall have verification of land use entitlement and shall take reasonable preventive measures, as directed by the Building Official and incorporated into the Grading Policy promulgated by the Community and Economic Development Department, to avoid earth or other materials from the premises being deposited onto adjacent streets or properties, by the action of storm waters or wind, by spillage from conveyance vehicles or by other causes.
Grading operations of 50 cubic yards or more shall be performed by qualified individuals/entities demonstrating proficiency in grading operations to the satisfaction of the Building Official or the Building officials designated representative or observed and supervised by such an individual. Typical qualified individuals would include a licensed contractor, geologist or engineer.
J112.2 Removal of Materials Within 24 Hours. Earth or other materials which are deposited on adjacent streets or properties shall be completely removed by the permittee as soon as practical, but in any event within 24 hours after receipt of written notice from the Building Official, or NPDES Coordinator, or their designees, to remove the earth or materials, or within such additional time as may be allowed by written notice.
J112.3 Noncompliance. In the event that any party performing grading shall fail to comply with the requirements of this Section, the Building Official shall have the authority to engage the services of a contractor to remove the earth or other materials. All charges incurred for the services of the contractor shall be paid to the City by the permittee prior to acceptance of the grading.
(Ord. MC-1525, 01-15-20)