Chapter 15.11
GRADING, EXCAVATION AND LAND FILLING
Sections:
15.11.040 Prohibited excavation, grading, and filling.
15.11.080 Expiration of permit.
15.11.090 Grading, excavation and land filling permit fee.
15.11.100 Repealed.
15.11.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter includes but is not limited to regulating the grading, excavation and filling of land in order to minimize erosion and sedimentation of watercourses and wetlands; minimize the need for and maintenance of drainage facilities; minimize adverse effects on ground and surface waters; minimize their potential for earth slides and slippage; and maintain the maximum natural vegetation. (Ord. 1225 § 1, 2013; Ord. 884 § 1, 1996).
15.11.020 Permit required.
A grading permit is required for grading, excavation or filling of land except as exempted below. (Ord. 1225 § 1, 2013; Ord. 884 § 1, 1996).
15.11.030 Exemptions.
A grading permit is not required for:
A. Excavation and grading in association with a building permit;
B. Excavations required for installation of public improvements;
C. Excavations for the study of soil and groundwater conditions;
D. Landscape installation which does not result in a fill more than one foot in depth placed on natural terrain with a gradient less than 20 percent or an earth berm not more than four feet in height and which does not exceed 50 cubic yards on any one lot; or
E. Excavations, grading or filling when required as a condition of a preliminary plat, short plat, or binding site plan. (Ord. 1225 § 1, 2013; Ord. 884 § 1, 1996).
15.11.040 Prohibited excavation, grading, and filling.
Excavation, grading, or filling is prohibited in the following areas and situations:
A. Within 50 feet of the top of the bank of any watercourse except as required by an approved drainage plan;
B. If the work would result in the deposit of materials or otherwise have effects on public rights-of-way, easements, and property; or
C. On slopes greater than 40 percent in gradient. (Ord. 1225 § 1, 2013; Ord. 884 § 1, 1996).
15.11.050 Permit application.
The permit application shall be provided by the director of planning and building and include the following:
A. The name, address, and telephone number of the owner of the property on which the work is to be performed;
B. The name, address, and telephone number of the person doing the work;
C. A map of the site which includes: topography, vegetation, wetlands and watercourses, public improvements, structures and rights-of-way or other easement and such features within 300 feet of the work site;
D. The names and addresses of all property owners and residents within 350 feet of the work site;
E. A grading plan indicating the areas to be filled or excavated, the contours of the land after filling or excavating and the amount of material to be moved;
F. If material is to be moved from or to another lot or parcel of property, the application shall include the location of the site, the route to be followed, and evidence of compliance with the regulations of the government with jurisdiction over the site to borrow from or receive material;
G. A plan for the control of erosion and water quality during and after the site work;
H. A plan for drainage of the site;
I. A plan for restoration of vegetation or landscaping on the site;
J. An estimate of the cost of the work to be undertaken;
K. A SEPA environmental checklist; and
L. Other such information as may be required by the director of planning and building including engineering geological study, soils, and hydrological studies. (Ord. 1225 § 1, 2013; Ord. 884 § 1, 1996).
15.11.060 Application review.
The director of planning and building shall review all applications for grading permits. The director of planning and building shall comply with public notice and hearing requirements stated in CMC Title 14. (Ord. 1225 § 1, 2013; Ord. 884 § 1, 1996).
15.11.070 Sureties.
The director of planning and building may require, as a condition of the permit, a surety to be posted to secure the applicant’s obligation to comply with the conditions of the permit. The surety may be up to 125 percent of the estimated cost of the work. (Ord. 1225 § 1, 2013; Ord. 884 § 1, 1996).
15.11.080 Expiration of permit.
A grading permit shall expire six months from the date of issuance. The director of planning and building may grant one extension of time for an additional six months. (Ord. 1225 § 1, 2013; Ord. 884 § 1, 1996).
15.11.090 Grading, excavation and land filling permit fee.
A permit fee shall be paid for each grading permit in accordance with fees set by resolution adopted by the Cashmere city council. (Ord. 1225 § 1, 2013; Ord. 943 § 18, 1999; Ord. 884 § 1, 1996).
15.11.100 Enforcement and penalties.
Repealed by Ord. 943. (Ord. 884 § 1, 1996).