§ 20.08.095. Grading or grubbing without a permit.

A.

Where work for which a grading permit is required by this chapter is started or proceeded with before obtaining the permit, the fees set forth in the annual budget shall be doubled or increased by an additional $200, whichever is greater, as a penalty for noncompliance with the grading permit requirement.

B.

The owner and developer of the property or the person or persons responsible for the initiation of grading shall be responsible for correcting any damages done by the grading on-site or off-site.

1.

Off-site correction(s) and restoration shall include, but not be limited to, repair of damages to improvements within the public right-of-way, to any portions of the county-owned storm sewer systems, and to private drain systems, and shall include the removal of any sediment and debris from the public right-of-way and drainage facilities.

2.

On-site correction(s) and restoration shall include covering of exposed soil surfaces with planting, and correction of improper grubbing or grading, and drainage.

C.

In the event that the person or persons responsible do not or cannot satisfactorily perform said restoration to comply with the provisions of this chapter, they shall post a performance bond in an amount sufficient, as determined by the director, to ensure payment of all costs of restoring the public right-of-way. Such performance bond shall be maintained in force for a period of up to one year to ensure the establishment of adequate ground cover and completion of the restoration work. No certificate of completion for said work shall be issued by the director without satisfactory completion of the restoration work.

(Ord. 2684 § 12, 1998)