All grading, filling and clearing operations which are allowed under this Article shall be consistent with Section 10-21-9 of this Title, and shall be designed to:
A. Minimize cuts and fills on steep or hazardous terrain.
B. Eliminate scars from cuts and fills, and preserve the natural scenic beauty of the area, such as by rounding off sharp angles at the top, toe and sides of cut and fill slopes to preserve, match or blend with the natural contours and undulation of the land, and by retaining trees, brush and other native vegetation where possible.
C. Limit clearing of vegetation or disturbances of the soil to those areas of proven stability, taking into consideration geologic hazards and soil conditions.
D. Assure that the natural runoff capacity of hillsides, slopes, graded areas, cleared areas, filled areas or streams will not be exceeded, causing flooding, erosion or silting greater than that which would have occurred if the land had been left in its natural state.
E. Determine if the proposed grading will occur within a designated flood plain which will require a separate permit from the City’s Certified Flood Plain Administrator.
F. Verify whether the applicant is compliant or noncompliant for any prior Engineered Grading Permit. (Ord. 2024.03, 3-6-2024; amd. Ord. 2024.18, 8-7-2024)