Extracted standards
5 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Grading
- GradingGrading (cut & fill)Reshaping land by removing earth (cut) or adding it (fill), often capped by volume. permit threshold20 cubic yardscubic yard (cy)A unit of earth volume used in grading limits — roughly one dump-truck scoop.
If the geologic investigation requires a permanent alternation of the property, resulting in grading which exceeds 20 cubic yards or more of earth movement, approval of a grading permit shall also be obtained
Other
- Adjacent structure distance for plot plan15 ft
The location of any existing structure on an adjacent property if within 15 feet of the proposed investigation
- Off-site disposal deposit required20 cubic yardscubic yard (cy)A unit of earth volume used in grading limits — roughly one dump-truck scoop.
If excavated material, in excess of 20 cubic yards, is to be deposited off the site, the applicant shall deposit with the city a deposit fee
- Geologic investigation permit required
A geologic investigation permit is required for all investigative trenching, boring or grading, performed mechanically or by hand.
- Site restoration timeline30 days
If the site is not restored within 30 days of the completion of the investigation, the city may restore the site and utilize the deposit for that purpose.
From the ordinance
A geologic investigation permit is required for all investigative trenching, boring or grading, performed mechanically or by hand.