No permit shall be required for the following classes of excavation, grading or filling operations.
(a) Building Permit. Under provisions of a duly issued building permit.
(b) Excavation for Streets and Drains. Necessary grading, removal or excavation of topsoil, or other materials shall be permitted within the limits of the right of way or slope rights of any existing street, or for the purpose of constructing streets and other related improvements within the area of new subdivisions when made in accordance with subdivision plans approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission, which subdivision plans shall establish the elevations and grades of such streets and/or the location of such improvements, and for which a “street construction permit” or a “drain connection permit” has been issued.
(c) Other Construction Work. Construction work relating to drains, utilities or sanitary sewerage systems for which a street opening and/or other necessary permit has been issued by the Director of Building, who shall immediately notify the Building Department and the Fire Department of such permit.
(d) Farming. The provisions of this section shall not be construed as prohibiting or limiting the lawful use of land for farming or gardening, or similar agricultural use in any zoning district where and as permitted by the Zoning Ordinance.
(e) Other Exceptions. The following exceptions are exempt provided they do not alter existing drainage patterns:
(1) Lawn Installations
(2) Raised flower beds.
(3) Landscaping, including mounds.
(4) Other items as determined by the Building Director.
(Ord. 1999-02. Passed 1-11-99.)