Chapter 12.07
Excavation and Grading
Sections:
12.07.010 Adoption by reference.
12.07.020 Subsection 3309.4(3) UBC amended.
12.07.030 Subsection 3310.4 UBC added.
12.07.040 Subsection 3316.3 UBC added.
12.07.060 Property damage liability.
12.07.070 Remedies not exclusive--Costs.
12.07.010 Adoption by reference.
Appendix Chapter 33, “Excavation and Grading,” of the 1997 Uniform Building Code, is hereby adopted by reference except as otherwise provided in this chapter, and shall apply to excavation and grading within the City. (Ord. 02-727 § 2).
12.07.020 Subsection 3309.
4(3) UBC amended. Subsection 3309.4(3) of Chapter 33 of the 1997 Uniform Building Code, as adopted by reference in DMC 12.07.010, is amended to read as follows:
3. Limiting dimensions, elevations or finish contours to be achieved by the grading, proposed drainage channels and related construction, and an erosion and sedimentation control plan approved pursuant to Chapter 22.01 DMC, Stormwater Management Regulations and Requirements.
(Ord. 02-727 § 3).
12.07.030 Subsection 3310.
4 UBC added. A new subsection 3310.4 of Chapter 33 of the 1997 Uniform Building Code, as adopted by reference in DMC 12.07.010, is added to read as follows:
The fees provided for in this Section 3310 shall include any and all consultant costs incurred by the City in administering the permit.
(Ord. 02-727 § 4).
12.07.040 Subsection 3316.
3 UBC added. A new subsection 3316.3 of Chapter 33 of the 1997 Uniform Building Code, as adopted by reference in DMC 12.07.010, is added to read as follows:
Erosion from any grading activities shall be controlled in accordance with an erosion and sediment control plan approved pursuant to Chapter 22.01 DMC, Stormwater Management Regulations and Requirements.
(Ord. 02-727 § 5).
12.07.050 Violation--Penalty.
The City may stop work as necessary to abate violations. Any violation of this chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense. (Ord. 02-727 § 6).
12.07.060 Property damage liability.
Violators of this chapter shall be liable for all resulting property damages and for the cost of restoring the worksite to its condition prior to such violation, including the cost of controls necessary to prevent health hazards, erosion, and other forms of environmental impact. (Ord. 02-727 § 7).
12.07.070 Remedies not exclusive--Costs.
The enforcement provisions provided for in this chapter are in addition to any and all other available remedies. Should the City obtain an injunction or other relief against the violator, the violator shall pay all City costs incurred in seeking said injunction or other relief. (Ord. 02-727 § 8).