Emergency excavations, grading, or placement of fill may be made without a permit if the reason for the excavation or grading or placement of fill is to prevent loss of life or damage to property which appears to be imminent if the action is delayed by waiting to secure said permits. In such emergency situations, those making the excavation, grading or placement of fill must contact the county engineer's office at the earliest possible time, but in no case later than the first working day following the emergency work in order to secure a formal permit. None of the provisions of this chapter are waived for emergency situations except for the prior permit requirement. (Ord. 710, 12-17-2008, eff. 1-1-2009; amd. Ord. 953, 10-26-2022)