Grading, Clearing and Grubbing.
Prior to engaging in any grading, clearing or grubbing, a development permit shall be obtained. A development permit is not required to maintain a driveway or road; provided, however, that any major change in the driveway or road or a capital improvement to a road or driveway, shall require a development permit.
Grading and clearing of existing native vegetation shall be limited to approved Buildable Areas, road or driveways, drainage facilities, liquid waste systems, and utility corridors.
Topsoil from graded areas shall be stockpiled for use in revegetation.
The boundaries of the development area shall be clearly marked on the site with limits of disturbance (LOD) fencing or construction barriers prior to any grading or clearing.
No grading is permitted within one foot of a property line, except for roads[,] driveways and utilities.
Temporary fencing shall be installed to protect natural vegetation.
Retaining walls shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height.
Restoration of Disturbed Areas.
Disturbed areas not stabilized by landscaping shall be permanently revegetated to approximate the density and species or [of] vegetation at the site prior to grading.
Abrupt angular transitions and linear slopes shall be stabilized.
All structures except retaining walls or soil stabilization improvements shall be set back from the crest of fills or the base of cuts for a minimum distance equal to the depth of the fill or the height of the cut, unless a structurally sound retaining wall is built for the cut or fill slope. Retaining walls may be part of a building.
