§ 14.05.020. Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to regulate excavation and grading within hillside districts and excavation and grading on a slope any portion of which is greater than 15 percent in order to:

A.

Safeguard life, limb, property and public welfare;

B.

Protect streams, lakes, reservoirs, and any other water bodies from pollution with chemicals, fuels, lubricants or any other harmful materials associated with construction or grading activities;

C.

Avoid pollution of the water bodies described above with nutrients, sediment materials, or other earthen or organic materials generated on or caused by surface runoff on or across the permit area;

D.

Preserve the contours of the natural landscape and land forms; and

E.

Prevent erosion and control sedimentation.

This chapter is enacted for the protection of the public and is not for the benefit of any private person or entity.

(Ord. 7127 § 5 (part), 2007: Ord. 6483 § 2 (part), 1992)