Whenever any building or structure is demolished in whole or in part:
(a) All structure elements, materials and appurtenances thereto, including driveways and aprons, shall be completely removed from above and below the surface of the land, unless the Building Commissioner approves partial removal thereof, based upon his or her determination that complete removal would be:
(1) Physically Impractical;
(2) Harmful to a connected or adjacent structure, street, sidewalk, or alley;
(3) Environmentally unsafe, or required extensive environmental remediation;
(4) If the complete removal will cause the property to be in violation of another applicable law, code, or regulation; or
(5) If the cost of complete removal are not economically justified in light of the intended uses of the property after demolition.
(b) All gas, sewer, and waterlines shall be securely capped or plugged. All other electrical service shall be removed to the point of connection with the public utility transmission line.
(1) A Clean/Clear Hole inspection must be performed prior to backfilling.
(2) If backfilling is not taking place the same day, then the site must be secured with fencing around the excavated area. Caution tape is not permitted as a primary means of securing the excavated area.
(c) Only an approved fill material shall be used to bring the land to within four to six inches of finish grade. Approved fill material shall be suitable soils that meet Ohio Department of Transportation requirements for embankment construction to produce a firm, stable base when compacted by rolling or tamping. Only top soil shall be used to bring the land to finish grade. The top soil shall consist of loose, friable, loamy topsoil without a mixture of subsoil or refuse.
(d) The final grade of backfill shall prevent water from draining unnecessarily on to adjacent properties. Soil erosion control shall be instituted in accordance with the standards set forth in the Chapter 921 of the City of Warrensville Heights Codified Ordinance.
(e) All excavated areas shall be seeded, strawed or hydro seeded.
(Ord. 2023-050. Passed 4-18-23.)