Chapter 29.04
GENERAL PROVISIONS

Sections:

29.04.010    Purpose and intent.

29.04.020    Applicability.

29.04.030    Right of entry.

29.04.040    Inspections.

29.04.010 Purpose and intent.

The purpose of this title is to provide for and promote the health, safety and welfare of the general public by minimizing risks to life and property and ensuring that land surface modification occurs in a manner compatible with city goals for environmental protection. To preserve natural features and functions of the land until a development plan is reviewed and approved, speculative grading is discouraged. (Ord. 4151 § 3 (part), 2008)

29.04.020 Applicability.

The provisions of this title apply to all land surface modifications conducted after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title. Except as exempted in Chapter 29.12, no land surface modification shall be performed without first having obtained a permit from the city of Kirkland. (Ord. 4151 § 3 (part), 2008)

29.04.030 Right of entry.

Where it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the provisions of this chapter, or where the city has reasonable cause to believe that there exists upon a site a condition which is contrary to or in violation of this chapter, the city is authorized to enter the site at reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties imposed by this chapter; provided, however, that such entry and enforcement shall be pursuant to a warrant or other remedy provided by law unless a public safety emergency justifies entry without a warrant or other lawful remedy. (Ord. 4557 § 4, 2017: Ord. 4151 § 3 (part), 2008)

29.04.040 Inspections.

Land surface modifications for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the city to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this chapter and other city laws and regulations. It shall be the duty of the applicant to cause the work to remain accessible for inspection purposes until approved. Approval as a result of an inspection shall not be construed to be an approval of a violation of the provisions of this chapter or of other codes or ordinances of the city. (Ord. 4151 § 3 (part), 2008)