Environment & Sustainability | Clearing and Grading
b. After an application has been filed and reviewed, the director shall also ascertain whether such grading work complies with the other provisions of this chapter. If the application and plans so comply, or if they are corrected or amended so as to comply, the director may issue to the applicant a grading permit. A grading permit shall be valid for the number of days stated in the permit but in no case shall the period be more than two years; provided, that when operating conditions have been met, the permit may be renewed every two years, or less if a shorter approval and/or renewal period is specified by the director. c. No grading permit shall be issued until approved by federal, state, and local agencies having jurisdiction by laws or regulations. d. Upon approval of the application and issuance of the grading permit, no work shall be done that is not provided for in the permit. The director is authorized to inspect the premises at any reasonable time to determine if the work is in accordance with the permit application and plans. e. The permits from the director shall be required regardless of any permits issued by any other department of City government or any other governmental agency who may be interested in certain aspects of the proposed work. Where work for which a permit is required by this chapter is started or proceeded with prior to obtaining the permit, the violator shall be subject to such civil penalties as provided in Chapter 23.40 SMC. However, the payment of such civil penalties shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with
the requirements of this chapter in the execution of the work nor from any other penalties prescribed thereon.
H. Liability insurance required—Exception
The permittee shall maintain a liability policy in the amount of $100,000 per individual, $300,000 per occurrence, and $50,000 property damage, and shall name the City of Sammamish as an additional insured. Exception: Liability insurance requirements may be waived for projects involving less than 10,000 cubic yards. Liability insurance shall not be required of other public agencies.
I. Operating conditions and standards of performance
1. Any activity that will clear, grade, or otherwise disturb the site, whether requiring a clearing or grading permit or not, shall provide erosion and sediment control (ESC) that prevents, to the maximum extent possible, the transport of sediment from the site to drainage facilities, water resources, and adjacent properties. Erosion and sediment controls shall be applied as specified by the temporary ESC measures and performance criteria and implementation requirements in the City’s erosion and sediment control standards. 2. Cuts and fills shall conform to the following provisions unless otherwise approved by the director:
a. Grading.
i. Excavation. Excavation shall not exceed 10 feet.
ii. Fill. Fill shall not exceed five feet.
184 | Title 21: Sammamish Development Code
Effective | January 1, 2022
Made with FlippingBook Ebook Creator