For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings provided in this section:
(a) “Excavation” includes removal, trenching, stripping or disturbance of soil, earth, sand, rock, gravel or other similar substance from the ground.
(b) “Filling” includes the placing of any soil, earth, sand, rock, gravel or other similar substance on the ground.
(c) “Grading” includes any operation involving either excavation and/or filling.
(d) “Ground” includes, but shall not be limited to, land below the banks and the banks and beds of any river.
(Ord. 1999-02. Passed 1-11-99.)