(a) Requirement. When the development of unoccupied land is to be done in compliance with required zoning certificates or conditional zoning certificates, the developer shall obtain an engineering permit. The permit shall be issued to authorize grading, storm water management, and paving work on private property only after the City Engineer has reviewed and approved improvement plans for that work. The projected construction costs shall be verified by the City Engineer or the Director of Public Service and the Director shall assess a fee for the permit based on the projected construction costs. The fee for the engineering permit shall be in accordance with Schedule 965.01.
(b) Exception. One-, two-, and three-family dwellings.
(c) Collection. The fee shall be collected simultaneously with or prior to the applicable zoning certificate and building permit fees.
(d) Grade Permit. The grade permit required in Section 1309.06 shall be included in the engineering permit and is not applicable when an engineering permit is required.
(Ord. 2009-81. Passed 5-28-09.)