(A) General rule. It is unlawful to deposit upon, grade upon or excavate from the land any material in the amount of more than 25 cubic yards, or to a depth of one foot or more, without first having secured a land disturbance permit from the city.
(B) Permit exceptions. The provisions of this chapter do not apply to, and permits under this chapter are not required for the following:
(1) Excavations, grading or fills of less than 25 cubic yards of material;
(2) Construction of buildings for which a permit has been applied and issued, prior to adoption of this chapter; provided, the contemplated excavation, grading or filling operation was sufficiently described at the time of building permit application;
(3) Excavations, grading or fills by state, county or city authorities in connection with the construction or maintenance of roads, highways, parks or utilities or on slope or utility easements provided such activity is conducted within public rights-of-way or easements;
(4) Curb cuts, utility hookups or street openings for which another permit is required from the city;
(5) Agricultural activities;
(6) Cemetery graves;
(7) Refuse disposal sites controlled by other laws and regulations; and
(8) Exploratory excavations under the direction of soil engineers or engineering geologists.
(Prior Code, § 420.03) (Ord. 172, passed 3-16-1994; Ord. 04-1, passed 3-3-2004; Ord. 2008-05, passed 5-21-2008) Penalty, see § 10.99