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Grading and Excavating Ordinance April 16, 1996 Section 502.050 Subd. 4. No person shall undertake, authorize or permit any excavating, grading, filling or other change in the topography of a site which is not in compliance with conditions of a grading or excavating permit issued by the City, including the approved plans and all terms and conditions of the permit. Subd. 5. All grading and excavating applications, for the purpose of creating wetlands, berming, landscape amenities and other natural features that result in the moving of more than 400 cubic yards of material shall require a public hearing. To the extent possible grading permit review will be combined with other planning permit reviews. Subd. 6. Review of Grading Permits. Applications for a grading or excavation permit that require either an administrative review or approval by the City Council following a public hearing, shall be made to the City Planner on forms provided by the City. The application shall be accompanied by the fee set forth from time to time by resolution of the City Council. Subd. 7. Submission Requirements: All grading and excavation permit applications shall be accompanied by the following information: A. The legal description of the property; B. The application fee. C. Evidence of ownership or an interest in the property; D. Existing and proposed final grades utilizing two foot contour intervals; E. A survey showing the location and elevation of all roads, utilities and structures which may be impacted by the proposal; F. A tree survey showing all trees having a caliper of six (6) inches or greater and a tree preservation plan; G. A landscaping and site restoration plan; H. A development concept plan indicating how the re contoured parcel may be developed in a manner consistent with this ordinance and the comprehensive plan; I. A drainage plan which includes any engineering work for stormwater retention which may be necessary; I An erosion control plan indicating the type and location of erosion measures to be used; K. A traffic analysis showing how the materials will be removed from or delivered to the site; L.Two copies of all available soil borings together with boring location maps and any other soil information pertinent to improvements; M. Such other information as may be required by the City; and N. Schedule of building construction phasing on permit site. O. Proposed Hours of Operation P. Proposed Duration of Activity Subd. 8. Administrative Review of Grading and Excavating Permits. A. Grading or excavating plans that result in the moving of more than 50, but less than 400 cubic yards of material may be approved by the City Administrator upon recommendation of the City Planner and City Engineer. The application shall be accompanied by the submission requirements set forth in Subd. 7.