The intent of this section is not to invalidate existing discretionary permits issued by the town, but rather to prevent or mitigate accelerated erosion. The following activities shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter:
A. Activities Not Resulting In Land Disturbance: Activities where the director recognizes that no land disturbance will take place or otherwise determines activities to be exempt, including:
1. Change of use permits where there would be no expansion of land disturbing activities.
2. Construction within an existing structure.
B. Agricultural Activities: Agricultural grading and routine agricultural activities (e.g., plowing, harrowing, disking, ridging, listing, land planning, and similar operations to prepare a field for a crop, including routine clearing to maintain existing rangeland, etc.).
C. Land Clearing Activities For Fire Prevention: Land clearing and vegetation clearance around structures as required by state and local fire codes and fire prevention guidelines. Land clearing shall be limited to that required to comply with applicable fire codes and regulations.
D. Septic System And Well Installation And Repair Activities: Activities in compliance with a valid permit for septic system installation and repair or well drilling.
E. Soil Testing Activities: Routine testing of soil type and characteristics to determine soil suitability, water percolation, or similar soil tests; provided, however, that sediment from these activities shall not be allowed to enter a stream, drainage course, body of water, or onto adjacent properties.
F. Installation Or Repair Of Utility Services Within Public Rights Of Way: When necessary to grade, trench, or otherwise install, repair or replace utility services within the boundaries of utility or public rights of way when the activities are completed within seventy two (72) hours. (Ord. 254, 12-16-2014)