A. Compliance Required: No excavation, grading or filling shall be commenced in the city, except as hereinafter provided, and then only in full compliance with the requirements, standards and conditions contained herein.
B. Interpretation Of Provisions: The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed as permitting the applicant to carry on any commercial operation or business, or use any premises or buildings or structures thereon for any purpose not permitted by other provisions of this chapter or the zoning ordinances. For the purpose of this subsection, an excavation shall not be considered a commercial operation or business if the excavation is incidental to and necessary for the establishment or operation of a use permitted in the applicable zoning district.
C. Applicability: The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all excavations, grading or filling operations which are being worked at the time this chapter goes into effect as provided in section 7.6.3 of this chapter. No existing operation shall be extended in area or any new operation commenced after such date without first securing a permit therefor as hereinafter provided, and such operation shall be subject to all of the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 04-0-16, 2-3-2004)