A. Limited Permit: Notwithstanding the provisions of section 11-2-1 of this chapter, a land disturbance permit limited to clearing and grubbing activities may be issued by the City for a development project for which final site plan or final subdivision approval has not yet been granted; provided, that final application has been made and final engineering grading plans have been reviewed and accepted by the city engineer or designated representative.
B. Requirements: The following shall be required to be submitted to, and receive approval from, the city engineer prior to issuance of any land disturbance permit for clearing and grubbing:
1. Preliminary title report, in a form satisfactory to the city engineer and city attorney, evidencing that the developer is the vested owner of the property to be cleared and grubbed.
2. A separate set of engineering drawings and specifications which define the nature, extent and location of the clearing and grubbing activities to be performed. These drawings and specifications shall include a stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) and revegetation plan, which meet city standards and ordinances.
3. Payment for the review and processing of the clearing and grubbing land disturbance permit, and estimated payment for inspection of the clearing and grubbing activities. The developer will be invoiced for the city staff time required to review and inspect the clearing and grubbing activities.
4. Separate revegetation and restoration bonds for the clearing and grubbing work and site restoration work to be performed, to ensure the site will be restored to an acceptable condition.
5. A letter from the developer and one from the contractor indicating that each understands and agrees to the following:
a. The land disturbance permit for clearing and grubbing limits the work to that identified on the separate set of engineering drawings and specifications submitted and approved for clearing and grubbing;
b. Work will be stopped if it exceeds that identified in the clearing and grubbing plans and specifications; and
c. Developer and contractor will be jointly and severally responsible and liable for any damages caused by exceeding the scope of the clearing and grubbing plans and specifications. Developer and contractor shall further warrant that they have received all applicable local, state and federal permits for the work.
C. Stop Work Order: If the developer or contractor fails to comply with the provisions of the clearing and grubbing land disturbance permit, including, but not limited to, expansion of work beyond that identified in the clearing and grubbing land disturbance permit, the city may stop work. (2001 Code § 81-2-011; amd. Ord. 10-27, 9-8-2010)