In all zoning districts, the regulations set out in Sections 17.36.020 through 17.36.050 shall apply.

(Prior code § 17.72.010 (part))

Before any developer or other firm, person or agency changes or alters the contour of any land proposed to be subdivided, developed or changed in use by grading, excavating or the removal of the natural topsoil, trees, or other vegetative covering thereon for the purpose of development, construction or other purposes, he or his agent shall submit to the city engineer a plan to control erosion and sedimentation which can be expected to occur if appropriate precautions are not taken to arrest such waste and soil depletion. No such grading, excavating or removal of trees and related vegetation shall be undertaken until after a permit for such work shall have been issued by the city engineer, or his designated assistant.

(Prior code § 17.72.010 (A))

The city engineer, or his designated assistant shall review the erosion control plans as submitted, make suggestions and changes necessary to reasonably control soil erosion, and shall take the necessary steps to ensure compliance by the developer or other responsible person with the erosion control plans as finally approved. Erosion and sedimentation control shall be exercised throughout the time of excavation, landfill and/or construction. No such work shall be finally approved until after appropriate seeding, sodding, plantings, mulching or other appropriate erosion control measures have been taken. Approval of plans by the city engineer shall in no way make the city liable.

(Prior code § 17.72.010 (B))

The city engineer is hereby granted authority to require the posting of a performance bond by any such persons who desire to change the contour of the land. Such bond shall be in the amount he reasonably expects the cost would be to the city to enter upon the property for the purpose of taking corrective action where such developer or other person has failed to satisfactorily control either erosion or sedimentation.

(Prior code § 17.72.010 (C))

The following control measures shall be observed during the development of property or when changing the contour of the land:

A.

The smallest practical area of land will be exposed at any time during development;

B.

When land is exposed during development, the exposure will be kept to the shortest practical period of time;

C.

Where necessary, temporary vegetation and/or mulching will be used to protect areas exposed during development;

D.

Sediment basins will be installed and maintained to remove sediment from runoff waters from land undergoing development or substantial change of grade;

E.

Provisions are to be made to effectively accommodate the increased runoff caused by changes of soil and surface conditions during and after development;

F.

Permanent final vegetation and structural development are to be installed as soon as practical in the development;

G.

The development plan is to be adapted to the topography and soils so as to create the least erosion potential;

H.

Wherever feasible, trees, shrubs and natural vegetation are to be retained and protected to control erosion.

(Prior code § 17.72.010 (D))