(A) For purposes of this section, LAND RECLAMATION is the reclaiming of land by depositing of materials so as to elevate the grade or elevation of land.
(B) Land reclamation shall be permitted only by conditional use permit in all districts.
(C) Land reclamation shall be defined as meeting both of the following conditions:
(1) The deposition of more than 400 cubic yards of fill; and
(2) The raising of any portion of the property to an elevation greater than two feet above the original grade.
(D) The following conditions shall be met:
(1) A finished grade plan of the site which will not adversely affect the adjacent lands and as a condition thereof shall regulate the type of fill permitted;
(2) Plan for rodent control;
(3) Plan for fire control and general maintenance of the site;
(4) Plan for vehicular ingress and egress to the site;
(5) Plan for the control of material disturbed by wind or hauling of material to and or from the site;
(6) Upon receipt of application the City Administrator/Clerk/Treasurer shall forward a copy to the City Engineer for review. Where watersheds or wetlands are in question, the state’s Department of Natural Resources shall also be contacted. These technical advisers shall be instructed by the City Council to prepare reports for the Council; and
(7) Any other conditions the Council deems necessary in order to protect the health, safety and
welfare of the city.
(Ord. passed 12-17-2014)