16.70.090 Minor grading.
A. Application for Grading 500 Cubic Yards or Less. Anyone who wishes to perform a nonexempt grading activity involving 500 cubic yards or less shall complete and submit to the PCDD a grading application on forms provided by the PCDD which provides the following information (Attachment A to the ordinance codified in this chapter):
1. Parcel number or legal description of lot or parcel, name, address and phone numbers for the legal owner and operator.
2. A clear, concise site plan of appropriate scale showing the entire parcel, the work area and all relevant features including topography, existing and proposed structures, roads, utilities, drainage courses, water bodies, potential hazards and vehicle access points.
3. A schematic description of the grading work to be performed including total volume of earthwork, before and after dimensioned footprints, depth, elevation, slopes and cross sections.
4. Source of fill if imported, destination if exported, duration of activity with start and end dates.
5. An erosion control and drainage plan consistent with the requirements of the stormwater management ordinance administered by the public works department.
6. Process. Applications for grading approval shall follow the procedures in Chapter 21.10 BMC.
B. Conditions.
1. All performance standards listed in BMC 16.70.070 shall apply.
2. All cuts and fills shall maintain a horizontal property line setback equal to one-half the maximum vertical cut or depth of fill; in addition, the maximum side slope shall be two-foot horizontal to one-foot vertical ratio, unless plans are provided by a licensed engineer.
3. The director may require additional conditions as may be necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare such as requiring dust control, soil contamination testing or limiting work hours. [Ord. 2004-09-065; Ord. 10677 § 3, 1995].