§ 34-492. Exemptions.

The following described activities shall not require a land clearing permit in order to perform clearing, excavation, and/or land disturbance activities:

(1)

Site activities subject to a valid building permit.

(2)

Utility or public works improvements.

(3)

Excavation in connection with a building, swimming pool, retaining wall, or other structure authorized by a valid building permit;

(4)

Any emergency activity that is immediately necessary for the protection of life, property, or natural resources.

(5)

Septic repair and/or alteration.

(6)

Cemetery graves.

(7)

Temporary stockpiling or storing of materials provided that such operations do not affect adjacent properties.

(8)

Accepted agricultural practices such as plowing, cultivation, construction of agricultural structures, nursery operations, tree cutting, logging operations leaving the stump and root mat intact, and cultivated sod operation.

(9)

Minor landscaping and sprinkler installation.

(Ord. No. O-237-2007, § 2, 10-16-07)