The purpose of these excavation and fill regulations is to regulate the excavation, filling, and grading of land as an activity requiring a permit in order to preserve and protect the land as a natural resource, to safeguard life, limb, property and the public welfare, and to preserve the natural environment and the stability of hillsides.

Any activity requiring an excavation and fill permit under Chapter 97, Excavating and Filling of Land, shall require a zoning permit prior to the commencement of any excavation or filling or grading of land.

Any activity exempt from an excavation and fill permit under Chapter 97, Excavating and Filling of Land, shall not require a zoning permit.