§ 16.40.140.4.7. Excavation, fill, and tree removal.

Prior to any land excavation, fill operation, or tree removal in a proposed subdivision development, a preliminary plat prepared in accordance with the provisions of this chapter shall be approved by the POD.

1.

Excavation. The owner requesting any excavation shall obtain a permit from the POD and shall comply with all other applicable local, county, state and federal requirements.

2.

Landfill. Prior to commencing any landfill, plans and specifications for the clearing, filling and grading operation shall be submitted by a registered engineer who will supervise the actual clearing and filling operations and a permit shall be obtained from the POD. All conditions of the approved specifications shall be met and certified by a registered engineer in charge of the project.

3.

Tree removal. Plans for tree preservation and removal shall be submitted for any plat in excess of three acres.

4.

Guarantee of improvements. A guarantee of improvements shall be provided to ensure that all conditions of the permit shall be completed.

(Code 1992, § 16.40.140.4.7; Ord. No. 287-H, § 18, 7-20-2017)